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~ Katie Melua
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  • Audio CD (3 Nov 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Dramatico
  • ASIN: B0000CGD12
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,748 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Call Off The Search 3:24£0.69
Listen  2. Crawling Up A Hill 3:25£0.69
Listen  3. The Closest Thing To Crazy 4:12£0.69
Listen  4. My Aphrodisiac Is You 3:34£0.69
Listen  5. Learning The Blues 3:23£0.69
Listen  6. Blame It On The Moon 3:47£0.69
Listen  7. Belfast 3:21£0.69
Listen  8. i Think It's Going To Rain Today 2:30£0.69
Listen  9. Mockingbird Song 3:06£0.69
Listen10. Tiger In The Night 3:07£0.69
Listen11. Faraway Voice 3:13£0.69
Listen12. Lilac Wine 4:10£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

No doubt 18-year-old Katie Melua has got used to being tagged "the next Norah Jones". After all, the similarities between her debut, Call Off the Search, and Jones's own five-Grammy-winning Come Away with Me more than support the comparison. Both feature precociously graceful and accomplished singers swirling through a haze of sweetly sensual sways--warm, slurred and gloriously lazy--and both certainly belong in the same stress-relieving rack in the easy-listening section. Yet to view Melua as a soundalike is to miss the strength and allure of her own distinctive character. Hers is intimate contemplation spiced with the jazzy drama of an off-Broadway musical. From the flamboyant inflections of her voice and the drowsy orchestra backing "The Closest Thing to Crazy" and "Learnin' the Blues", to the honky-tonk seduction of "My Aphrodisiac Is You", there's a street-smart attitude to her tender swoon that means the image of a dimly lit basement is never far away. With the velvety lounge of "Blame It on the Moon", the dreamy romance of the title track and the devilish blues of "Crawling Up a Hill", it's an eccentric and charming collection that very much stands Melua as a talent in her own right. --Dan Gennoe


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'Call Off The Search' is the debut album from Georgia born singer/songwriter Katie Melua. Produced and co-written by Mike Batt, the album is a mix of contemporary adult pop, jazz,blues and world music. The single 'The Closest Thing To Crazy' is also included.

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A restoration of faith, 30 Sep 2005
By roger13 "filmbuff" (Suffolk, UK.) - See all my reviews
I stopped buying CD's in this genre ages ago because everyone seemed to come from the same 'factory'. Then I caught "The closest thing to crazy" on the Terry Wogan show. I was so bowled over by it that I stopped the car to listen properly. What an amazing voice! An order for the CD followed quickly and I was not disappointed. This girl is undoubtedly one to watch. About 18 months on I'm still putting the headphones on late at night and playing "Lilac Wine" over and over... People keep comparing Katie with Norah Jones but her emotional involvement, dynamic & musical range, and pure artistry remind me far more of Barbra Streisand, and I can offer no greater compliment. Can't wait to hear the new album!!
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89 of 96 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Star is born, 11 Sep 2003
I had the chance to hear some of the tracks of CALL OFF THE SEARCH already and was blown away. Katie Melua is a new Talent discovered by Composer and Arranger Mike Batt. The Album has a jazzy and bluesy feel and reminds on old classics by Ella Fitzgerald. Katie's Voice is so brillant and she wrote some of the songs herself. Katie sings classics like "Climbing Up A Hill" as well as her own compositions like "Spider's Web".

But the real winner of the Album is her first Single. Mike Batt's new arrangement of "Closest Thing To Crazy" which has been played on BBC2 already and many Fans have signed her Guestbook on her own website www.katiemelua.com asking for her Album or Single.

When I first heard some of the tracks I had to think: "Ah, yes. This is exactly what I missed in our charts for all those years."
It made me feel warm and cozy and I can't wait to hear the rest of the Album.
Now finally her Album is available. Let's buy it and play that old fashioned music again.... (and again...and again...)

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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional new talent, 19 Nov 2003
By J. Humphries "TigersTog" (UK) - See all my reviews
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What an excellent album - all the tracks are subtle, different, with a bluesy jazzy rocky thing going on that makes her hard to pigeon-hole
For all lovers of Nora Jones, Eva Cassidy, Dido or just good well crafted and original songs - get it and love it!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Oh No!
I'm sorry but the opening two sentences of the product description beggar belief. That's all. To all Norah Jones fans take it from me there is no comparison.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Ray Parton

4.0 out of 5 stars NICE DEBUT ALBUM FROM KATIE
VERY NICE EASY TO LISTEN TO ALBUM DISPLAYING TRAITS OF JAZZ/BLUES IN ITS MILDEST FORMS-VERY NICE TO LISTEN TO FOR A RELAXING CHILL OUT HOUR OR IN THE CAR. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. C. Casson

1.0 out of 5 stars Grating
I honestly don't think this woman can sing. "Closest Thing to Crazy" drives me nuts, her voice sidles up to the notes and grates. Part of the time she's not even in tune. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by Kate

4.0 out of 5 stars So what, I'm well into my sixties
I have no idea what the previous reviewers are going on about. Anyway, I claim superiority over all of the daft buggers, since I've recently hurtled into my 65th year. Read more
Published on 5 May 2007 by bugrit

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
All I can add is that Katie has warbled to me driving the length and breadth of Britain, with the sun gently rising in the very early morning and when the country is asleep very... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2006 by Ian Grace

5.0 out of 5 stars Lost and Found
It's tempting to call Melua a Norah Jones wannabe and in some respects you could be right (they share a similar bluesy-jazz influence) However, her style is much different, more... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2006 by Ms. L. Thacker

1.0 out of 5 stars Complete Nonsense
A young 20 something should write about the struggle with whats about to come in life or REBEL, I don't want no mortgage no 9 to 5 etc etc. Read more
Published on 18 April 2006 by Normal

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Too Special, But A Decent Album
Katie Melua's voice truly is impressive, and this album is complimentary to her, but I don't think we should get too hooked oir expect too much from her. Read more
Published on 16 April 2006 by OSH

5.0 out of 5 stars The Passion of The Rose
An outstanding recording both lyrically and instrumentally that spans all age-groups. While there is a touch of the jazz and blues with this recording it also possesses that... Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2006 by Robert Park

2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing special at all
I bought the album, but can't stand listen to it anymore. I dont like her voice.
The songs are ok. Read more
Published on 29 Jul 2005 by Bankia

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