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Piece by Piece
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Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602498576250
Label: Umvd Labels
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Umvd Labels
Release Date: 2006-06-06
Studio: Umvd Labels
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Piece By Piece, the 2nd album by Katie Melua, comes nearly 2 years after the release of her multi-platinum selling debut album Call Off The Search, and contains a larger percentage of self-penned songs than the previous album which demonstrates significant developments of Katie as a singer and writer. Features 12 total tracks including the first single 'Nine Million Bicycles'. ''Although people talk about the 'difficult second album', we have enjoyed the pressure and the pleasure of trying to get this album right for ourselves initially, rather than specifically worrying about what the audience will think'' said Katie. Dramatico. 2005.
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Summary: Wish I could've heard a little bit of this one first
Comment: My brother recommended this chick. He lives in Germany and he and his girlfriend think she's just awesome. I went to amazon assuming I could hear a few tracks before I bought. No such luck. Not sure why they do that for some, but not others. SO I took my brother at his word and gave this one a try. I guess maybe I am just too old for baby-voiced singers, but I just do not see the fascination. I kept wanting her to clear her throat and BELT out a little something. Her song choices are very *young* as well, the lyrics are not very sophistocated.
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Summary: An awesome little lady with a wonderful voice
Comment: I love Katie's music as much as Eva Cassidy's. I love the songs she sings and her lovely voice. What a cutie !!! This CD has many of my favorites.
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Summary: Piece by Piece Like a Piece of Dove Chocolate
Comment: I first heard Katie Melua perform on the Graham Norton show on BBC America, and was immediately curious to hear more.
Piece by Piece is a lovely album. Katie Melua has a voice like the smoothest, silkiest dark chocolate: sweet, fluid, without being cloying.
The first two songs, Shy Boy and 9 Million Bicycles are catchy and easy to listen to over and over.
On Piece by Piece, she uses her voice like an elegant instrument.
Halfway up the Hindukush is so tuneful, my teenage daughter and I were singing the chorus together in line at Publix last night while we waited on our deli sandwiches. To find an album that we BOTH enjoy together is a special treat, since she typically leans towards something completely different. She tells me it's got drug references in it, but if it does, it's something akin to Puff the Magic dragon- great tune, regrettable content.
Blues in the Night....well, I am a drum corps fan from way back, and that's a classic, so no complaints there. Katie does a clear, crisp, pleasing job of it. She's created her own style with it.
The backup musicians are on Piece by Piece are excellent, and I would like to hear more of them. I understand it's a solo album, but's a waste of good horns not to use them, especially for an album that has such a jazzy flavor. The harmonica player was notably good.
Blue Shoes is relaxing to the point of, well, boring. But it's the only cut that strikes me that way.
Thank You, Stars is a nice tune, and for some reason, reminds me of Petula Clark, which makes me think, I would LOVE to hear Katie Melua sing the upbeat classic Downtown.
In fact, I would like her to record an album with more upbeat songs, less minor key, bluesy stuff. Not to throw down on this album, it's great, but I would sincerely like to hear her effortless voice in a wider range of genres.
There's a reason Katie Melua is the #1 selling artist in Europe. Piece by Piece is well on it's way to being on our "most played" list on both my daughter's and my Ipods. We will be buying all her other releases to add to our CD collection, as well as looking forward to her new releases.
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Summary: Katie Melua is a joy to listen to.
Comment: I first heard Katie Melua when watching the film Miss Potter. I was immediately taken with her and ran out to buy this album. I have since turned a great many friends on to her and hopefully her popularity in the States will grow as much as it has in Europe. Her voice is unique and wonderful and strangely compelling. While some have compared her to Nora Jones (whom I also like very much), she has a very different sound and her songwriting is a joy.
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Summary: Melodic and Romantic
Comment: Since the majority of the music I listen to is from the 1950s-1970s, I was most surprised to be introduced to a singer of today whom I liked so much. This collection of songs is exceptional in that they are all of a very high standard. Katie Melua's music is a special blend of blues, soft jazz and there are even ethnic elements in certain songs.
The first thing that strikes the listener is the beautiful melodies of the songs: numbers such as "9 Million Bicycles" have already become classics. The instrumentation on all pieces has been carefully arranged to enhance these melodies and the musical introduction and accompaniment are often beautiful in themselves. Katie Melua has an interesting voice full of emotion; however, what impressed me about her singing is not the quality of her voice but her unique and perfect intonation. Other reiviewers have compared her with singers such as Eva Cassidy (whose voice is indeed very beautiful) yet the melodies Katie sings are so special. As regards her vocal intonation and timing, I might even go as far as saying that at times she reminds me of Billie Holliday - yet the voice is, of course, distinct. Most people like to compare singers but I feel that in many ways Katie Melua is unique. There is something about her music that is not only relaxing, romantic and beautiful; it is also something very different.
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