The Georgian-born British singer-songwriter originally penned almost an album's worth of material in a matter of weeks, only to discard it. Katie is awesome. Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019. She has a beautiful voice and sings catchy and clever songs. 3:47 PREVIEW Red Balloons. Complete your Katie Melua collection. Katie Melua präsentiert auf ihrem neuen Album The House ein faszinierend schillerndes Panoptikum mit stilistischen Einflüssen von Chanson ("A Moment Of Madness"), Rock ("Plague Of Love"), Pop ("A Happy Place") und Country ("I'd Love To Kill You"). However the excellent ones outweigh the filler by a country mile. The first single from the album, "The Flood", was released on 17 May 2010 and was written by Melua, Guy Chambers and Lauren Christy. The House is one small step for mankind, one giant leap for Katie Melua. Inoffensive, house trained, porcelain pretty, scandal free. I'm walking up foolishly And at the end of the hall was a door And I got pulled in by a sound But I wish I'd never found In the privacy of your own room Where flowers in the wallpaper bloom Where I just don't understand In the privacy of your room Look away now, look away now At the moon Oh Is somebody watching me? And her voice is a wonderful and beautiful as ever. The third single To Kill You With A Kiss(called I'd Love To Kill You on the album) was released at … Call Off The Search is a great album. It is possibly my favourite album so far this year(and I've heard many) and an album I'll be playing for a long time to come. Katie Melua. While longtime producer Mike Batt is on board here, journeyman electronic producer William Orbit takes the main production helm. The first single from the album, "The Flood", will be released on 17 May 2010 and was written by Melua, Guy Chambers and Lauren Christy. May 2010. 1. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The result is Melua's most mature album to date and one that will certainly draw well-earned comparisons to such art pop icons … Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2010. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Film. Step up to a new residence. The music is loaded with surprises that take me places I am enjoying. They're excellent songs, and refreshing compared to the seemingly never-ending Mike Batt songs that are starting to all sound the same (as on Katevan). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2012. 4:03 PREVIEW A Happy Place. The singer/songwriter’s three subsequent albums “The House” in 2010, “Secret Symphony” in 2012, and “Ketevan” in 2013 all entered the UK album chart in the top ten, which added Melua to a very select group of female artists to achieve six consecutive UK Top 10 studio albums, including Madonna and Kate Bush. It is loaded with awarenesses and lovely energy shifts. Review: Katie Melua, The House. Katie Melua. This is a great album, one of her best. Album No. She was born in the Georgian S.S.R., but moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then relocated to England at the age of 14. In Winter (Special Edition) Katie Melua. 2010 Preview SONG TIME I'd Love to Kill You. Katie Melua. View Lyrics: No Fear Of Heights. View wiki Vocalist Katie Melua's 2010 album The House is an atmospheric, romantic, and sometimes eerie album of arty adult alternative pop. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the … At least half of the record is fragrantly classy and, occasionally, even beautiful. The House Katie Melua. The first single from the album, "The Flood", was released on 17 May 2010 and was written by Melua, Guy Chambers and Lauren Christy. Sometimes, she practically leaps off the stage (the disco interlude in the middle of "The Flood"). On the final track of 2007’s Pictures, a cover of Leonard Cohen’s In My Secret Life, Katie Melua sang of missing a loved one. It is in my car when I drive, and then goes into my home for the stereo system, upon arrival back at my house. View Lyrics: Tiny Alien. The House is the fourth studio album by the Georgian-born British singer-songwriter Katie Melua, and will be released on 24 May 2010. I have been a big fan of Katie Melua for some time and this did not disappoint. View Lyrics: Red Balloons. 2:57 PREVIEW The Flood. She isn't as well known here in the states as she should be, but don't let that stop you from getting this album. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In Winter. A young Katie Melua who grew up in Belfast The family then moved to Surrey, followed by London — and the shy Georgian girl was “fascinated” by British culture. The Flood: 11. 6. Yes, we all knew she was a quality singer and songwriter with an impressive catalogue of perfectly constructed, emotive songs under her belt but I don't think we expected this. 2. 4. You can almost picture a gaslit South Chicago tavern, as Melua gypsy-struts her way through the disturbing weirdness of "I'd Love to Kill You" (with a kiss, so she says); the oompah heartbeat of "A Moment of Madness;" and the self-conscious, spotlit twirl of "Red Balloons." WATCH. 2:57 PREVIEW The Flood. Highly recommended! / I'm walking up foolishly / And at the end of the hall was a door / And I got pulled in by a sound / But I Other Albums by Katie Melua. 3. 3:27 PREVIEW A Moment of Madness. Some of the songs have a stronger beat, even almost a dance beat, which is nice to have as a part of a larger Katie Melua collection. KATIE MELUA - House - CD in Music, CDs | eBay. Track Listing : 1.I’D Love To Kill You (Katie Melua, Guy Chambers) – 02:57 . View Lyrics: The Flood. Live in Concert (feat. Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013. 11. Maybe it was the lyrics to "I'd Love to Kill You," which I didn't quite understand. So today, if I look at Katie's entire body of work up to now, House stands out as unique, refreshing, more personal, and one of her best. She is beyond compare! Please try again. [8], In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at #4 with 29,611 copies sold in its first week.[9]. 5. The House (Album Version) Katie Melua. This is a simply gorgeous album and Melua's best by far. 4:20 PREVIEW Tiny Alien. View Lyrics: The One I Love Is Gone. 12 tracks. I am totally "addicted" to this CD. Other Albums by Katie Melua. A Moment of Madness: 3. But now, in hindsight, and after listening to it many times since then, House has grown on me. I opened the door to see Who is up the stairs? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2020. The One I Love is Gone: 13. Twisted Katie Melua. Review: Sin Gives Vibrant Expression to the Paradox of Michelangelo’s Art. Bonus DVD - PAL), Album No. 1. Live in Concert. Despite lacking William Orbit's trademark sound, it's got sparks of invention and wonder. 1. This album has been described as sonically epic, adventurous and dramatic and, whilst appealing to Katie's fans, also promises to draw a new audience. I'd Love To Kill You. Late in getting my review up, but better late than never. For starters, Katie wrote or co-wrote most of the songs and she did a wonderful job. There is really no one like her. The House. Vocalist Katie Melua's 2010 album The House is an atmospheric, romantic, and sometimes eerie album of arty adult alternative pop. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2010 Vinyl release of "The House" on Discogs. Probably my favourite album of hers. Please try again. So today, if I look at Katie's entire body of work up to now, House stands out as unique, refreshing, more personal, and one of her best. Slightly dark and quirky, much like Katy I would imagine. Live in Concert. Some great songs and brilliant production. This Katie Melua discography is ranked from best to worst, so the top Katie Melua albums can be found at the top of the list. Katie Melua "The House": Who is in that house? Katie Melua - The House Album Lyrics; 1. Plague Of Love: 9. I’d Love to Kill You: 7. Katie Melua. 12. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Trying to move on from her initial hyper-success must be challenging. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Katie Melua - The House at Discogs. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2019. Katie Melua. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Melua is not all self-absorbed drama, however, as evidenced in her funky spin in "God on the Drums and the Devil on the Bass," and her self-deprecating hypochondria in "Plague of Love." B-Sides: The Tracks That Got Away. 8. 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I'd Love To Kill You: 6. While longtime producer Mike Batt is on board here, journeyman electronic producer William Orbit takes the main production helm. Unable to add item to List. This is Melua's first studio album not to be produced by Mike Batt. This is the title track from the fourth studio album by Katie Melua. View Lyrics: A Moment Of Madness. Katie Melua always had an air of The Stepford Wives about her. She has a great voice and the music/production standards are at the very highest. 8. The House is the fourth studio album by British-Georgian singer Katie Melua, released on 24 May 2010 by Dramatico. Gori Women's Choir), Katie Melua Collection (Incl. About “The House” This is Melua’s first studio album not to be produced by Mike Batt. An unusual but beautiful collection of songs. What a superb CD - I love it. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. There are bits of cabaret confetti littered throughout Melua's latest. This is Melua's first studio album not to be produced by Mike Batt. 2.The Flood (Katie Melua, Guy Chambers, Lauren Christy) – 04:03 . Katie Melua. [7] The second single A Happy Place was released in July 2010, featuring a remix of the track by Sparks. This album sounds more like Katie herself. While longtime producer Mike Batt is on board here, journeyman electronic producer William Orbit takes the main production helm. Who is in that house? We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.