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Manufacturer: Dramatico
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0802987008129
Label: Dramatico
Manufacturer: Dramatico
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Dramatico
Release Date: 2007-10-01
Studio: Dramatico
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Summary: I was put off by the reviews, but won't let that happen again
Comment: I 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. What it doesn't have is anything with the very immediate catchiness of '9m bicycles' or 'Closest Thing to Crazy', but as a whole CD it is no worse for that.
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Summary: Contractual Obligation Album
Comment: Monty 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 track for this collection. I'll be listening to 'Call off the Search' and 'Piece by Piece' for a long time yet but I fear this album will just gather dust.
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Summary: Outstanding Pictures
Comment: Pictures 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.
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Summary: "nine million bicycles in Beijing"
Comment: "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!)
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Summary: Just a bit of fun!
Comment: 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 have a bit of fun, with her previous albums having quite a downbeat feel. Lets just be thankful that there arent any obscene claims about the number of bicycles in Beijing!
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Summary: I was put off by the reviews, but won't let that happen again
Comment: I 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. What it doesn't have is anything with the very immediate catchiness of '9m bicycles' or 'Closest Thing to Crazy', but as a whole CD it is no worse for that.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Contractual Obligation Album
Comment: Monty 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 track for this collection. I'll be listening to 'Call off the Search' and 'Piece by Piece' for a long time yet but I fear this album will just gather dust.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding Pictures
Comment: Pictures 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.
Customer Rating:
Summary: "nine million bicycles in Beijing"
Comment: "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!)
Customer Rating:
Summary: Just a bit of fun!
Comment: 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 have a bit of fun, with her previous albums having quite a downbeat feel. Lets just be thankful that there arent any obscene claims about the number of bicycles in Beijing!
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