album review: tiger suit by kt tunstall

so, kt tunstall has a new album out entitled tiger suit, and boy-oh-boy, is it good.

some highlights:

* uummannaq song - the leadoff song on the album draws you in with it's driving beats, plucky guitar line, 80's feel and sultry vocals. man, do i love the lyrics on this one: hold your fire /i'm coming out and i'll tell you the truth /i was trying to raise my roof /did you see it /that i needed to prove /that my stinger always stays /you said she's beautiful when she plays /did i hit you in the proper place? SNAP!
* glamour puss - it's hard to resist this one. makes me want to listen to it, loud, while driving somewhere.
* difficulty - heartfelt and raw. i so lovelovelove this song - my very favorite off the album: what can i do in this world for you / is difficulty my friend? / keeping me company when i know / i don't need it, i don't need it.
* golden frames - reminds me vaguely of green onions by booker t and the mgs with it's opening bass lines. and of a possible jaunt to a small bar somewhere deep in lousiana.
* the entertainer - so pretty. sing it like you never said it before / mean it with your wasted heart / try to believe that there’s something to stay for / there’s always before and after / the entertainer.

here's a live video of tunstall singing uummannaq song:

tunstall recently visited with the ps22 chorus and sang her new single, fade like a shadow, with them. check it out here:



and finally, here's my fave, difficulty:



want to see kt on tour? check out the upcoming dates:

Oct 31 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Nov 1 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
Nov 2 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox SODO
Nov 4 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Nov 5 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
Nov 7 - Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
Nov 8 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre
Nov 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Music Box
Nov 12 - San Diego, CA@ House of Blues
Nov 16 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
Nov 18 - Minneapolis, MN @ Epic
Nov 19 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
Nov 21 - Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
Nov 22 - Detroit, MI @ The Crofoot
Nov 23 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Theatre
Nov 25 - Montreal, QU @ Club Soda
Nov 26 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
Nov 27 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Nov 29 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Dec 1 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5

i hope i can snag a babysitter so i can see her at the music box!

buy tiger suit HERE.