View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2010 Vinyl release of "The House" on Discogs. 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. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2012. There is really no one like her. Unable to add item to List. This is Melua's first studio album not to be produced by Mike Batt. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 8. Katie is awesome. Review: Test Pattern Is a Genre-Straddling Exploration of Sex, Race, and Power. Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2010. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Katie Melua - The House at Discogs. KATIE MELUA - House - CD in Music, CDs | eBay. [8], In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at #4 with 29,611 copies sold in its first week.[9]. Please try again. Katie Melua’s ‘The House’ is her fourth (and her first not to be produced by Mike Batt) studio album, released on May 24, 2010 by Dramatico 1956. God On the Drums, Devil On the Bass: 5. Not Katie’s best, but it has some good songs. 3:47 PREVIEW Red Balloons. Album No. 1. 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. While longtime producer Mike Batt is on board here, journeyman electronic producer William Orbit takes the main production helm. The second single A Happy Place was released in July 2010, featuring a remix of the track by Sparks. William Orbit's delicate-sounding production is superb and really suits Kate's pure, breathy vocals and gives the songs a contemporary feel that will bear many repeat listens. View Lyrics: The Flood. 8 (Signed Amazon Exclusive) (Deluxe CD Edition). The House. 5. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Vocalist Katie Melua's 2010 album The House is an atmospheric, romantic, and sometimes eerie album of arty adult alternative pop. And her voice is a wonderful and beautiful as ever. WATCH. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Original, deep and fun. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I opened the door to see Who is up the stairs? I opened the door to see Who is up the stairs? There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. This is a great album, one of her best. But the icing on the cake is Guy Chambers who co-writes nearly all the best songs: 'The Flood', 'Tiny Alien' 'A Happy place' and the fun, Eastern European-flavoured 'A moment of Madness'. Includes the new single 'A Love Like That'. Katie Melua - The House Album Lyrics; 1. In Winter. I bought the album due to its William Orbit connection (producer) rather than as a Melua fan. 2. 12 tracks. Vocalist Katie Melua's 2010 album The House is an atmospheric, romantic, and sometimes eerie album of arty adult alternative pop. 8. Some great songs and brilliant production. There are bits of cabaret confetti littered throughout Melua's latest. View Lyrics: A Moment Of Madness. / 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 6. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the … Twisted Katie Melua. This is a simply gorgeous album and Melua's best by far. B-Sides: The Tracks That Got Away. Review: Sin Gives Vibrant Expression to the Paradox of Michelangelo’s Art. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Album No. 2.The Flood (Katie Melua, Guy Chambers, Lauren Christy) – 04:03 . 2:57 PREVIEW The Flood. Maybe it was the lyrics to "I'd Love to Kill You," which I didn't quite understand. 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. I will buy more of her CD's and an additional copy of "The HOUSE" to have for myself, and to give as gifts to loved ones. View wiki I absolutely love it! View Lyrics: Red Balloons. It is in my car when I drive, and then goes into my home for the stereo system, upon arrival back at my house. A Moment of Madness: 3. This isn't rock, pop, or Broadway, yet, at the same time, it is. View Lyrics: God On The Drums, Devil On The Bass. Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013. Who is in that house? The third single To Kill You With A Kiss (called I'd Love To Kill You on the album) was released at the end of November 2010. I'd Love To Kill You. What a superb CD - I love it. This is a unique voice in the realm of music today, and one which does not have a huge amount of other artists to compare with. Complete your Katie Melua collection. She has a beautiful voice and sings catchy and clever songs. 4:03 PREVIEW A Happy Place. 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. Red Balloons: 10. Step up to a new residence. Ultimate Collection. The music is loaded with surprises that take me places I am enjoying. At least half of the record is fragrantly classy and, occasionally, even beautiful. While longtime producer Mike Batt is on board here, journeyman electronic producer William Orbit takes the main production helm. Katie Melua always had an air of The Stepford Wives about her. The Georgian-born British singer-songwriter originally penned almost an album's worth of material in a matter of weeks, only to discard it. I’d Love to Kill You: 7. An item in used but good condition. Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016. Play on TIDAL or open in our Desktop app Share. 2:57 PREVIEW The Flood. The production is pretty good in my opinion: there's no longer Katie with just a classic guitar, she tries out different instruments as well. Melua adds enough mystery to each vocal performance that you're not sure where she's going to go with it. There is really no one like her. Plague Of Love: 9. I'd Love To Kill You: 6. 2010 Preview SONG TIME I'd Love to Kill You. 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. No Fear Of Heights: 8. Slightly dark and quirky, much like Katy I would imagine. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. View Lyrics: Plague Of Love. 2010 Preview SONG TIME I'd Love to Kill You. 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"). The first single from the album, "The Flood", was released on 17 May 2010 and was written by Melua, Guy Chambers and Lauren Christy. Oh Oh Oh Who is in that house? The House Katie Melua. 1. Live in Concert. Ultimate Collection. An unusual but beautiful collection of songs. House is great, and one of her best. [7] The second single A Happy Place was released in July 2010, featuring a remix of the track by Sparks. 11. 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. View Lyrics: No Fear Of Heights. 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. 2010 fourth studio album recorded at Air Studios in London produced by William Orbit. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2020. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2010. Katie Melua. 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. This is the title track from the fourth studio album by Katie Melua. The House is the fourth studio album by British-Georgian singer Katie Melua, released on 24 May 2010 by Dramatico. 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? This album sounds more like Katie herself. The House Lyrics: Who is in that house? Katie Melua. 3:27 PREVIEW A Moment of Madness. Late in getting my review up, but better late than never. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2020. This is Melua's first studio album not to be produced by Mike Batt. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014. The House: 12. Ketevan. Despite lacking William Orbit's trademark sound, it's got sparks of invention and wonder. Call Off The Search is a great album. "The House" is an interesting album; it is obvious Katie Melua tried a new sound and I think it pays off. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Sometimes, she practically leaps off the stage (the disco interlude in the middle of "The Flood"). Review: Fear of Rain Uses Mental Illness as Grist for the Tension Mill. Probably my favourite album of hers. The result is Melua's most mature album to date and one that will certainly draw well-earned comparisons to such art pop icons … Film. It is loaded with awarenesses and lovely energy shifts. Available to pre … Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2019. 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. Review: Katie Melua, The House. 8 is the forthcoming full length studio album by Katie Melua, released worldwide October 16th. View Lyrics: Tiny Alien. 2. While longtime producer Mike Batt is on board here, journeyman electronic producer William Orbit takes the main production helm. I am totally "addicted" to this CD. Some great songs - not all. Album No. View Lyrics: The One I Love Is Gone. Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019. Please try again. Katie Melua. Ketevan “Katie” Melua (Georgian: ქეთევან “ქეთი” მელუა, surname pronounced IPA: /ˈmeluˌɑː/; born 16 September 1984) is a British-Georgian singer-songwriter and musician. Other Albums by Katie Melua. Gori Women's Choir), Katie Melua Collection (Incl. Track Listing : 1.I’D Love To Kill You (Katie Melua, Guy Chambers) – 02:57 . Katie Melua. 4:20 PREVIEW Tiny Alien. 4. 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. 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). I never paid much attention to Katie Melua and thats because she was always dumped in the Jazz section of local stores (I hate Jazz). Vocalist Katie Melua's 2010 album The House is an atmospheric, romantic, and sometimes eerie album of arty adult alternative pop. The House. 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. I'd Love To Kill You ... Katie Melua. 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. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. For starters, Katie wrote or co-wrote most of the songs and she did a wonderful job. The House is the fourth studio album by British-Georgian singer Katie Melua, released on 24 May 2010 by Dramatico. Listened to it over and over on first go. I have been a big fan of Katie Melua for some time and this did not disappoint. Other Albums by 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. View Lyrics: A Happy Place. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. In Winter (Special Edition) Katie Melua. About “The House” This is Melua’s first studio album not to be produced by Mike Batt. Katie Melua. Maybe I was caught by surprise, and compared it too much to Katie's previous albums. 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." But now, in hindsight, and after listening to it many times since then, House has grown on me. Katie Melua "The House": Who is in that house? However the excellent ones outweigh the filler by a country mile. I opened the door to see Who is up the stairs? I've had a change of heart... House is one of my favorites, Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2013. Producer William Orbit adds subtle electronic coloring, turning each song into a tableau of its own. Bonus DVD - PAL), Album No. She is beyond compare! 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. Live in Concert. The One I Love is Gone: 13. The Flood: 11. Katie Melua. May 2010. Highly recommended! God on the Drums Devil on the Bass: 4. The House (Album Version) Katie Melua. The House is the fourth studio album by the Georgian-born British singer-songwriter Katie Melua, and will be released on 24 May 2010. To be honest, when House first came out it wasn't one of my favorites. Trying to move on from her initial hyper-success must be challenging. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. 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." LISTEN. Katie Melua. 1. 12. 3. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. List of the best Katie Melua albums, including pictures of the album covers when available. 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. Katie Melua. Inoffensive, house trained, porcelain pretty, scandal free. 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. The House is one small step for mankind, one giant leap for Katie Melua. Her usual writing partner, Mike Batt offers the equally brilliant and atmospheric 'God on Drums, Devil on the Bass'. / I opened the door to see / Who is up the stairs? This is Melua's first studio album not to be produced by Mike Batt. She has a great voice and the music/production standards are at the very highest. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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. A Happy Place: 2. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Live in Concert (feat. KM has a great voice but it's not got much weight and depth, which is all too apparent here. 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