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The Sick-Leaves’ debut album Tunnel Vision was independently released in April 2006. The album was nominated for a 2007 South African music award in the category of Best Alternative Album: English. It was also nominated in 2007 for Best Album by Blunt magazine.

Tunnel Vision was recorded at Kaydee Studios, Johannesburg South Africa between November 2005 – January 2006. It was produced by Matthew Fink, mixed and mastered at .45. All music and lyrics composed by Eksteen Jacobsz. Drums by Warrick Poultney. Cover artwork by Frikkie Eksteen. Tunnel Vision is published by Sony/ATV.

Radio:

Two singles off Tunnel Vision were playlisted on national radio station 5FM: “All these foolish things (I’ve said)” and “Such a Waster”, that went to no. 11 on the 5FM Top 40. Four singles were playlisted on campus charts and did well with All these foolish things (I’ve said), ‘Such a Waster’ and ‘To Below and Above’ all reaching no. 1 on multiple charts. Interviewed on 5FM in 2007 & 2009 by Koula as the featured artist for that week. Interviewed in 2009 on Highveld’s Homebrew show. Interviewed regularly on campus stations.

TV:

There is an animated music video off the album for the song ‘All These Foolish Things (I’ve said)’ which is on rotation on MK & also on MTV Europe. Track off Tunnel Vision ‘To below & above featured on Super sport Boardriders episode. TV appearances include: MK Studio 1 & Channel Go Rock performance. ‘All These Foolish Things (I’ve said)’ used for Rocking the Daisies tv & radio ad which aired on 5FM, MK & Vuzu for the month of September & October.

The single: ‘Such a waster’ was included on a SL magazine compilation cd which garnered significant interest. ‘Tunnel Vision’ has received extensive media coverage following its release and there is still significant interest in the album.

Press quotes:

Tunnel Vision, a shimmering, melodious triumph…the best SA rock album of the year by a country mile.
Matthew Freemantle – SL Magazine, 2007.

This South African band is more than just a clever name, they’re the freshest thing local rock has seen in a long time. The band has also succeeded in producing an unique spin on a genre that refuses to die out.
Nikki Temkin - Sunday Times album review, 2007.