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Pictures by: Katie Melua List Price: £15.99 CD-Charts Price: £4.98 You Save: £11.01 (69%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0802987008129 Label: Dramatico Manufacturer: Dramatico Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Dramatico Release Date: October 01, 2007 Studio: Dramatico Sales Rank: 763 MPN: 35 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Reviews: Those who were irked last time around by Katie Melua’s unsubstantiated claims that there are, and I quote, "nine million bicycles in Beijing" and that indeed "that’s a fact, it’s a thing we can’t deny"--when at best it can be no more than an exaggerated guesstimate and at worst just plain made up--will be pleased to learn that there are no comparable aspersions on new album Pictures. There may still be instances when things just don’t seem to make much sense at all, and metaphors can tire in her company, though set alongside a trademark melting lullaby such moments don’t really tend to linger. Pictures is an album that, while essentially doing only what it should and little more, also begins to signal that her potential could yet be realised. Where she has always had the silk-lined voice of a fairy admiring her beauty in a dew-drop, and her albums of modern mainstream jazz have become naturally affiliated with bubble baths by candlelight, or large glasses of red wine sipped slowly, or both, this is where she starts exhibiting signs of maturity. On "What I Miss About You", "Spellbound" and "Perfect Circle" she sounds older, more contemplative, almost commanding, and genuinely soulful. Rising above the generic parapet she makes small steps towards an identity of her own. Perhaps more than just a pretty voice after all. --James Berry Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - I was put off by the reviews, but won't let that happen againI really liked Katie's first two albums but delayed buying this one for over 6 months because of all the poor reviews. And, having finally decided "what the heck,I'll see for myself", I was disappointed when I first played it through - despite having low expectations because of the reviews. Then I played it again and it wasn't quite so bad. And then I played it a lot in the car (& had the other albums there for comparison). And it grew and grew and grew on me. And now it is probably my favourite album of hers. My favourite tracks have varied over time, and I probably still feel that the middle is a little weaker. Certainly, some of the lyrics are rather naff (and even irritating) - but 'twas ever so, and also true of other artists. ... Read More: Rating: - Contractual Obligation AlbumMonty Python released an album with this title in the early 80s and this is what this album from Katie feels like. The songs are pleasant and pass an enjoyable 45 minutes but there are no standout tracks as there were on the excellent first two albums. The highlights are 'If I were a sailboat' and 'Ghost Town', both of which received much radio play. 'What it says on the tin' just grates on me as it's one of those annoying 'in' sayings that no-one had heard of until a few years ago (a bit like 'rocket science') and 'If the lights go out' is just plain depressing lyrically. What I don't understand is why the gorgeous 'When you taught me how to dance'; Katies song from the film 'Miss Potter' is not included here as that really would provide a standout ... Read More: Rating: - Outstanding PicturesPictures is a CD that seems to collect very diverse opinions and I am baffled by this. Yes, the songs are 'easy' to the ear and simple lyrics - but so what? Surely the point of music is to enjoy the performance and not to look beyond. Katie Melua has here an excellent collection of songs and is supported by equally excellent musicians. For me the whole collection is a joy to listen to. I'm not sure why a fellow reviewer found it a problem when Melua thought a song was well written - in her opinion. What has it to do with the joy of listening to this CD? Katie Melua I like this CD and will derive much pleasure from it, please continue with more of the same. Rating: - "nine million bicycles in Beijing" "Katie Melua's unsubstantiated claims that there are, and I quote, "nine million bicycles in Beijing" and that indeed "that's a fact, it's a thing we can't deny"--when at best it can be no more than an exaggerated guesstimate and at worst just plain made up", Very interesting. About 16 000 000 people live in Beijing. According to Wikipedia the ratio of bicycles to people is estimated at 1 to 2. One may assume that in a big city it is slightly higher? On that basis 9 million seems a reasonable estimate (if it is only that!) Rating:  - Just a bit of fun!Okay, so the lyrics aren't so sophisticated. So what? The music is still pretty damn good. I got into the album instantly, as i found the music to be very accesible, easy listening; instantly likeable. I have been a Melua fan from the start and I am pleased to see her going in a different route, her music now being alot more entertaining and uplifting. Some of the lyrics may be called childish, i personally find them charming. For example, 'if the lights go out' has beautiful lyrics of love until the end of time, whereas i don't understand why some people are taking such issue with the lyrics of 'if you were a sailboat' among others. The concept of the album shows that she is not expecting us to take the lyrics too seriously and that she is trying to ... Read More: |
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