WAX by Kt Tunstall - Uhune

ALBUM

On this second installment of a proposed "soul, body, and mind" trilogy kicked off with 2016's KIN, singer/songwriter KT Tunstall continues her 2010s rebirth, focusing on the physical and embracing the core of humanness with all its flaws and beauty. While the healing KIN marked the restoration of Tunstall's soul after the emotionally exhausting Invisible Empire/Crescent Moon, WAX awakens her body as she reclaims her sense of self, fighting to live life "with no negative emotion" while wondering "if it's unreasonable to feel." WAX harks back to her first three albums with their catchy hooks and raw, emotional punch. Cleansing single "The River" sparkles with life, an empowering Drastic Fantastic rallying cry, while the confessional "Dark Side of Me" and the smoky rocker "The Healer" recall the most electrifying moments of Tiger Suit. Aside from a brief dip into IE/CM contemplation on the Fleetwood Mac-ish "Poison in Your Cup," WAX is full of vigor, pulsing with a visceral charge on the strutting "Little Red Thread" and the infectious singalong "In This Body." Producer Nick McCarthy (Franz Ferdinand) injects subtle but inspired touches to the effort, like adding synth to both the driving "Human Being" and highlight moment "The Mountain," a slinky, intergalactic exploration that sounds unlike anything Tunstall has ever done. These effects add brightness and texture to her typically impeccable songcraft, resulting in a reinvigorated triumph for an artist who considered leaving music behind just years prior to WAX's release. Here, Tunstall has rekindled the fire with one of her tightest and most inspirational records to date.

1. Little Red Thread

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Angelo Petraglia
Kate Victoria Tunstall; Composer

2. Human Being

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Nick Mccarthy
Kate Victoria Tunstall; Composer

3. The River

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Terefe
Kate Victoria Tunstall; Composer

4. The Mountain

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Nick Mccarthy
Kate Victoria Tunstall; Composer

5. The Healer (Redux)

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Kate Victoria Tunstall; Composer

6. Dark Side of Me

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Terefe
Kate Victoria Tunstall
Tyler Connolly; Composer

7. Poison in Your Cup

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Kate Victoria Tunstall; Composer

8. Backlash & Vinegar

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Kate Victoria Tunstall; Composer

9. In This Body

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Karen Poole
Tim Bran
Kate Victoria Tunstall
Roy Kerr; Composer

10. The Night That Bowie Died

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Nick Mccarthy
Kate Victoria Tunstall
Sebastian Kellig; Composer

11. Tiny Love

Primary Artist: Kt Tunstall; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Terefe
Kate Victoria Tunstall; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 36 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Rostrum Records

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 4, 2018

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

192641062704