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| Call off the Search | 
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| Artist: Katie Melua
Label: Dramatico
Category: Music
List Price: $27.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 229317
Format: Single, Enhanced, Import
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 802987000727
EAN: 0802987000727
ASIN: B0000CGD12
Release Date: February 3, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Call Off the Search - Katie Melua, Batt, Mike | | • | The Shirt of a Ghost - Katie Melua, Melua, Katie | | • | Deep Purple - Katie Melua, De Rose |
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Call Off the Search was released in the U.K. in November 2003 to deserved acclaim, alongside countless declarations that this 19-year-old British music school-educated, Russian-born singer is "the next Norah." There are similarities--Melua does work within a jazz/blues idiom, is talented beyond her years, and concentrates more on classics than her own material (ten are covers and two originals). But she's far more of a classic showbiz type singer than the sultry and sophisticated-sounding Jones. On the single "The Closest Thing to Crazy," for instance, Melua's phrasing is pure show tune. But it works for her, as it did for Lena and Liza before. The only weak link resides in a few straightahead blues songs, notably the 12-bar stomp "My Aphrodisiac Is You." Melua has the talent, she just lacks the soul to put oomph into a song that namechecks the Kama Sutra (this is as it should be, of course, as she's a teenager, but the choice of material is suspect nonetheless). Melua is a great torch singer who deserves the spotlight; odds are you'll eagerly await her next album before you're even done listening to this one all the way through. --Mike McGonigal
Album Description
Call Off The Search is the debut album from Georgia born singer/songwriter Katie Melua. The album is a mix of contemporary adult pop, jazz, blues and world music. Enhanced CD features 12 tracks plus video footage of 'Katie Melua - Starting Out, 2003'. Dramatico. 2003.
Album Details
She Comes from the European State of Georgia (Via Belfast). 19-year-old Singer Katie Melua is Often Compared by the UK Press as the "New Norah Jones". She was Discovered by Musical Impresario Mike Batt (Art Garfunkel, David Essex, Justin Hayward, the Wombles) , who Praised her Freshness and Originality. This Album Zoomed to the Top of the UK Album Chart at the Start of 2004. The Disc is Enhanced with a Short Video Document of the Singer's Rise to Fame.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Superb June 7, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Mr Fourie, another South African reviewer unfortunately cannot tell the difference between Norah Jones and Katie Melua.........sad because Melua exudes such appeal, warmth and 'listen to me' spunk. A superb debut album, a ringing voice and great songwriting ability.
 Call Off The Search February 15, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Tipped by many to be the UK's answer to Norah Jones, Katie Melua's debut album is an absolute delight on first listen - lusty, mature vocals complementing a varied mixture of original jazz-tinged ballads and standards. The sexually charged My Aphrodisiac Is You, the vulnerable balladry of The Closest Thing To Crazy and the mature reading of Lilac Wine draw the listener in. I listened non-stop to this record on first release, it kind of sucks you in and makes you feel warm and fuzzy. A couple of dozen plays later, its flaws become clearer - it's all a bit too polished for its own good, and the songwriting is overly formulaic - but still, this is a special and hugely promising debut and is a deal better than the more hyped Joss Stone or Jamie Cullum. Recommended.
Better than Norah Jones May 22, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am from Belfast in Northern Ireland where Katie Melua lived after fleeing from Georgia (Not the one in the US) so I may be biased plus her single Closest thing to crazy has never been off the radio here - but she is much better than Norah Jones - her foreign accent lends a lot to the songs which many she wrote herself - including a song about Belfast which was refreshingly about the good things we have here. A good CD to relax to and chill out - buy it if you like Norah Jones. Hopefully she will become better known in the US.
Brilliant! May 31, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
How can you not love this album? I truly like every track. I have listened to this CD over and over, and I never get sick of Katie's voice!!!! My favorite tracks are: Call Off The Search, Crawling Up a Hill, Closest Thing To Crazy, I Think It's Going To Rain Today, Faraway Voice and Belfast. Check it out!!!!
 Solid debut from talented singer-songwriter March 3, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Katie Melua's debut album is one that does not quite capture the intimacy of the songs when listened to at home. The single "Closest Thing to Crazy" comes across wonderfully and Belfast demonstrates a not often heard ability for using metaphors in a pop song. Sadly, the other tracks all seem to have suffered somewhat in the production process and are all a bit glossy, having lost a certain amount of rawness. Her voice, however, has a charming innocent quality reminiscent of Björk and I can well imagine her being excellent live. This is definitely worth catching for lovers of mellow female singer-songwriters and readily accessible for those looking for something of that ilk.
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