When georgian-born katie Melua signed with Mike Batt's independent record label Dramatico in September 2002, no-one could have imagined that by the release of her third album, 'Pictures', in 2007, she would be the biggest-selling UK-based, female artist in the world. Her first two albums, 'Call Off The Search' and 'Piece By Piece' both became international number ones with singles such as 'The Closest Thing To Crazy' and 'Nine Million Bicycles' becoming airplay hits around the world. As one of Britain's most successful artists of the past decade, the release of 'The House' heralds a new phase in Katie's musical career. Recorded at Air Studios in London, the new album is produced by William Orbit and sees Katie writing on her own and with Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams, World Party), Rick Nowels, Mike Batt and singer-songwriter and long-time friend Polly Scattergood. The resulting album, entitled 'The House' has been described as sonically epic, adventurous and dramatic and, whilst appealing to Katie's fans, also promises to draw a new audience. Written by Katie with Chambers & Lauren Christy, the first single 'The Flood' had its worldwide premier on BBC Radio 2. 'The Flood' was one of the songs that enticed william orbit out of his self-imposed retirement as a producer: 'I was captivated by Katie's voice when i first heard her demos in october last year and, although not having been involved in record production for some time, felt that i just had to work with her. It turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and a pleasure from start to finish.' recalls William. 'When i first started working with Katie, i posted on Twitter that there was some pure magic about the sessions. As the album progressed I felt this magical quality more and more and i believe that the record that she has made is very special indeed.'

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. I'd Love To Kill You
2. The Flood
3. A Happy Place
4. A Moment Of Madness
5. Red Balloons
6. Tiny Alien
7. No Fear Of Heights
8. The One I Love Is Gone
9. Plague Of Love
10. God On The Drums Devil On The Bass
11. Twisted
12. The House