CD Katie Melua – Album No. 8
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| 1 | A Love Like That | 3:04 |
| 2 | English Manner | 4:25 |
| 3 | Leaving The Mountain | 3:34 |
| 4 | Joy | 3:34 |
| 5 | Voices In The Night | 4:51 |
| 6 | Maybe I Dreamt It | 3:19 |
| 7 | Heading Home | 3:42 |
| 8 | Your Longing Is Gone | 3:22 |
| 9 | Airtime | 3:25 |
| 10 | Remind Me To Forget | 3:33 |
Katie Melua – Album No. 8 (BMG, 2020)
Discover a transformative milestone in the career of the acclaimed Georgian-British singer-songwriter. Released in October 2020, Album No. 8 marks a significant creative departure for Katie Melua, showcasing her first studio effort where she served as the primary lyricist. Produced by Leo Abrahams and recorded in Tbilisi, Georgia, this album finds Melua moving away from her signature delicate vibrato toward a softer, more intimate "head voice" that perfectly suits the record’s introspective mood.
Musically, the album is an artfully textured blend of intimate pop, chamber-pop swells, and '70s Krautrock influences. While it touches on the end of her marriage, it transcends the typical "breakup record," instead offering a deep, judgment-free exploration of self-reflection complemented by fuzzy synths and ghostly guitars. Critics have praised the record for its technical prowess and "symphonic finery."
Key Tracks Include:
- "A Love Like That" – A dusky, cinematic lead single.
- "Voices in the Night" – A late-night lounge groove with brass accents.
- "Leaving the Mountain" – A balladic dazzler inspired by a journey to the Caucasus Mountains.
- "Remind Me to Forget" – A Brian Eno-esque track reflecting on change.
- "Joy" – A yearning, post-punk influenced standout.
This CD release from BMG includes a 12-page booklet, making it a must-have for fans of Melua’s evolving artistry and listeners of high-quality contemporary indie-pop.