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Wax

KT Tunstall · 2018

47 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music

Intimate folk melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, capturing the essence of personal growth and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate reflections on personal growth
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • warm melodies for quiet moments
  • thoughtful lyrics for deep contemplation
  • gentle flow for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Wax' was released in 2018, KT Tunstall was navigating a new phase in her career after several years of mainstream success from her debut album 'Eye to the Telescope' in 2004. This album marked her return to a more introspective songwriting style following a hiatus and showcased her evolution as an artist willing to explore deeper emotional themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Marling· Regina Spektor· Birdy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Little Red Thread 3:26
  • 2 Human Being 3:29
  • 3 The River 3:40
  • 4 The Mountain 3:57
  • 5 The Healer (Redux) 3:48
  • 6 Dark Side of Me 3:36
  • 7 Poison in Your Cup 3:48
  • 8 Backlash & Vinegar 4:06
  • 9 In This Body 3:21
  • 10 The Night That Bowie Died 3:49
  • 11 Tiny Love 4:36
  • 12 John the Conqueror 2:51
  • 13 Throw Down Boy 3:07

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