Pictures
Katie Melua · 2007
44 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · traditional folk music
A melodious blend of jazz-inflected pop with introspective lyrics and rich, emotive vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for thoughtful reflection introspective moments of quietude melodic storytelling with emotional depth
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Pictures' was Katie Melua's third studio album following her successful sophomore effort, 'Piece by Piece' (2005). At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading voice in contemporary folk and jazz-pop, having already achieved significant commercial success across Europe.
- If you like
- blues, jazz, traditional folk music
Pictures is an album by Katie Melua, released in 2007. A melodious blend of jazz-inflected pop with introspective lyrics and rich, emotive vocals. 'Pictures' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received widespread acclaim, further establishing Melua's signature sound. The album includes hits like 'If You Were a Sailboat,' which contributed to its chart performance and radio play. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pictures sound like?
A melodious blend of jazz-inflected pop with introspective lyrics and rich, emotive vocals. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes Pictures by Katie Melua notable?
'Pictures' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received widespread acclaim, further establishing Melua's signature sound. The album includes hits like 'If You Were a Sailboat,' which contributed to its chart performance and radio play. Released in 2007, 'Pictures' was Katie Melua's third studio album following her successful sophomore effort, 'Piece by Piece' (2005). At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a leading voice in contemporary folk and jazz-pop, having already achieved significant commercial success across Europe.
Who is Pictures for?
Pictures works well if you're into steady pacing for thoughtful reflection, introspective moments of quietude and melodic storytelling with emotional depth.
How many songs are on Pictures?
Pictures has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mary Pickford 3:12
- 2 It’s All in My Head 4:03
- 3 If the Lights Go Out 3:14
- 4 What I Miss About You Standout 3:48
- 5 Spellbound 3:00
- 6 What It Says on the Tin 3:44
- 7 Scary Films 4:02
- 8 Perfect Circle Standout 4:00
- 9 Ghost Town 3:31
- 10 If You Were a Sailboat Standout 4:02
- 11 Dirty Dice 3:39
- 12 In My Secret Life 4:23
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
Soviet Union
Runtime
44 min 44 sec
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