Saving My Face

Monday, November 19, 2007

"Hold On," the first single from KT Tunstall's second album "Drastic Fantastic," was enthusiastically received by triple A radio, topping airplay charts for 10 weeks, making Tunstall one of only two female solo artists to secure the No. 1 spot for as long a time[...more]
"Hold On," the first single from KT Tunstall's second album "Drastic Fantastic," was enthusiastically received by triple A radio, topping airplay charts for 10 weeks, making Tunstall one of only two female solo artists to secure the No. 1 spot for as long a time (Sarah McLachlan first set the record in 1997 with "Building a Mystery"). The 32-year-old singer/songwriter from St. Andrews, Scotland, delivers another polished pop gem with follow-up "Saving My Face." A refreshingly forthright lyricist, Tunstall takes aim at plastic surgery and 50-year-old women who try to look like teenagers in this arena-friendly anthem. The song, which builds to an emotional crescendo punctuated by "whoa, oohs" and "oh, yeahs," showcases Tunstall's growing sophistication as both writer and vocalist. Although unapologetically embracing a pop sensibility with "Saving My Face," she successfully combines accessibility with a nuanced and heartfelt message.

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