Katie Melua Call Off The Search Vinyl LP 2024

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

Katie Melua's debut album, Call Off The Search, instantly established her as a remarkable new talent. The album showcased her unique vocal style, blending jazz, blues, and folk influences with contemporary pop sensibilities. The album was co-written and produced by Mike Batt, who played a crucial role in crafting the album's lush and sophisticated sound.

The central theme of Call Off The Search revolves around love and self-discovery, expressed through a collection of heartfelt and introspective songs, including lead single, ‘The Closest Thing to Crazy,’ which immediately captured audiences worldwide with its emotive delivery and captivating melody.

Critics and listeners alike praised the album for its mature and soulful sound, especially considering Katie Melua was just 19 years old at the time of its release. Call Off The Search resonated with a broad audience, earning commercial success and critical acclaim, becoming one of the best-selling albums of 2003.