Live at the O² Arena
Katie Melua · 2009
77 min · 19 tracks · blues · jazz · traditional folk music
Melua's live performance intertwines jazz, blues, and folk, showcasing her haunting vocals and emotive storytelling.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like emotional peaks haunting vocals in live setting intimate storytelling moments
- Context
- By the time 'Live at the O² Arena' was released in 2009, Katie Melua had already established herself as a prominent artist following her breakthrough album 'Call Off the Search' in 2003. This album captures her growth as a performer, showcasing her ability to connect with audiences through both original compositions and covers.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, traditional folk music
Live at the O² Arena is an album by Katie Melua, released in 2009. Melua's live performance intertwines jazz, blues, and folk, showcasing her haunting vocals and emotive storytelling. The album received positive critical reception for its intimate atmosphere despite being recorded in a large venue. It reflects Melua's influence on the contemporary jazz and pop scenes, solidifying her status as one of the UK's leading female artists at that time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live at the O² Arena sound like?
Melua's live performance intertwines jazz, blues, and folk, showcasing her haunting vocals and emotive storytelling. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes Live at the O² Arena by Katie Melua notable?
The album received positive critical reception for its intimate atmosphere despite being recorded in a large venue. It reflects Melua's influence on the contemporary jazz and pop scenes, solidifying her status as one of the UK's leading female artists at that time. By the time 'Live at the O² Arena' was released in 2009, Katie Melua had already established herself as a prominent artist following her breakthrough album 'Call Off the Search' in 2003. This album captures her growth as a performer, showcasing her ability to connect with audiences through both original compositions and covers.
Who is Live at the O² Arena for?
Live at the O² Arena works well if you're into wave-like emotional peaks, haunting vocals in live setting and intimate storytelling moments.
How many songs are on Live at the O² Arena?
Live at the O² Arena has 19 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Piece by Piece 3:19
- 2 Lilac Wine Standout 4:07
- 3 Kviteli potlebi (Yellow Leaves) 2:54
- 4 My Aphrodisiac Is You 4:20
- 5 Crawling Up a Hill 3:25
- 6 Mary Pickford 3:14
- 7 Blues in the Night 4:20
- 8 If You Were a Sailboat 3:57
- 9 Ghost Town 3:41
- 10 Perfect Circle 7:12
- 11 Spider’s Web 3:58
- 12 Toy Collection 3:15
- 13 Scary Films 4:08
- 14 Mockingbird Song 4:15
- 15 The Closest Thing to Crazy Standout 4:16
- 16 Nine Million Bicycles Standout 3:35
- 17 On the Road Again 4:56
- 18 Kozmic Blues 5:19
- 19 I Cried for You 3:31
Release Date
May 18, 2009
Artist Origin
Soviet Union
Runtime
77 min 52 sec
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