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Secret Symphony

Katie Melua · 2012

37 min · 11 tracks · blues · jazz · traditional folk music

A lush blend of blues-infused pop and jazz, wrapped in introspective lyrics and melodic sophistication.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective tunes for quiet evenings
  • uplifting melodies for contemplative listening
  • smooth transitions between heartfelt tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party anthems
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Secret Symphony' was released in January 2012, Katie Melua had already established herself as a successful artist with hits like 'Nine Million Bicycles'. This album marked her first release after a three-year hiatus and showcased a more mature sound, blending her traditional folk roots with orchestral arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Norah Jones· Amy Winehouse· Lana Del Rey

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gold in Them Hills 3:31
  • 2 Better Than a Dream 3:10
  • 3 The Bit That I Don’t Get 3:12
  • 4 Moonshine 2:41
  • 5 Forgetting All My Troubles 3:22
  • 6 All Over the World 2:55
  • 7 Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 4:33
  • 8 The Cry of the Lone Wolf 3:59
  • 9 Heartstrings 2:53
  • 10 The Walls of the World 3:25
  • 11 Secret Symphony 3:51

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