Katie Melua - Call Off the Search (2023 Remaster) (2023) mp3 / Flac / Hi-Res

This 20th anniversary reissue was remastered at Metropolis Studios in London and includes B-sides and seven unreleased demos recorded in 2002. The liner notes, written by Pete Paphides, include contributions from a new interview with Katie.

Katie Melua's debut album, Call Off The Search, immediately made her a new standout talent. The album, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, showcases her unique vocal style that blends jazz, blues and folk influences with contemporary pop sensibilities. The album was co-written and produced by Mike Batt, who played a central role in developing the album's gorgeous and sophisticated sound

The central theme of "Call Off The Search" is love and self-discovery, expressed through a collection of soulful and introspective songs, including the lead single "The Closest Thing to Crazy," which immediately captivated audiences worldwide with its soulful performance and captivating melody. The album was praised by critics and listeners for its mature and soulful sound, especially considering that Katie Melua was only 19 years old at the time of its release.

"Call Off The Search" resonated with a wide audience, becoming a commercial success and one of the best-selling albums of 2003. This 20th anniversary reissue was remastered at Metropolis Studios in London and includes B-sides and seven previously unreleased and unadulterated demos recorded by Katie and Mike Batt in 2002. The liner notes, written by Pete Paphides, include contributions from a new interview with Katie.

Tracklist
1. Katie Melua - Call off the Search (2023 Remaster)
2. Katie Melua - Crawling up a Hill (2023 Remaster)
3. Katie Melua - The Closest Thing to Crazy (2023 Remaster)
4. Katie Melua - My Aphrodisiac Is You (2023 Remaster)
5. Katie Melua - Learnin' the Blues (2023 Remaster)
6. Katie Melua - Blame It on the Moon (2023 Remaster)
7. Katie Melua - Belfast (Penguins and Cats) (2023 Remaster)
8. Katie Melua - I Think It's Going to Rain Today (2023 Remaster)
9. Katie Melua - Mockingbird Song (2023 Remaster)
10. Katie Melua - Tiger in the Night (2023 Remaster)
11. Katie Melua - Faraway Voice (2023 Remaster)
12. Katie Melua - Lilac Wine (2023 Remaster)

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