Released 16th March 2009

Synopsis: Amazing though it is, the story of how Melody Gardot overcame the effects of a near-fatal accident to become one of the vocal sensations of 2008 is not the most extraordinary thing about the 23-year-old Philadelphia singer-songwriter. It is simply that here is a voice in a million; one that touches the soul.

Melody’s debut album ‘Worrisome Heart’ introduced, in The Sunday Times’ words: “a remarkable talent by any measure”, with songs of quiet, wistful poetry in arrangements that “ooze after-hours sophistication”. Yet the follow-up, for release in March 2009, marks a substantial leap forward. ‘My One And Only Thrill’ is an intensely creative milestone, transcending genre distinctions of jazz and blues to offer a haunting personal musical statement that will appeal to all music-lovers. Here, with the help of Grammy Award-winning producer Larry Klein, Melody captures and holds her audience in the palm of her hand, as with her acclaimed live shows.

These eleven songs, covering a wide range of emotions, are all her own except for an irresistible, Brazilian take on Somewhere Over The Rainbow. It would take a heart of stone to remain unmoved by the poignant title track My One And Only Thrill. And when the album is finished (as Irving Berlin wrote truly) the song is over, but the Melody lingers on . . .

Melody Gardot plays the Union Chapel on Wednesday 11th March.

1. Baby I’m A Fool
2. If The Stars Were Mine
3. Who Will Comfort Me
4. Your Heart Is As Black As Night
5. Lover Undercover
6. Our Love Is Easy
7. Les Etoiles
8. The Rain
9. My One And Only Thrill
10. Deep Within The Corners Of My Mind
11. Over The Rainbow

Produced by Larry Klein.

‘My One And Only Thrill’ is available to pre-order from iTunes on
10th February and is released on 16th March

Hot Brands Verdict
This is a stunning and beautiful album, evocative and haunting, it is perfect late night music. Melody has a wonderful voice, soulful and lingering, and this album gives her opportunity to explore a range of emotions. There are so many fabulous tracks its hard to pick a favourite; we loved the opening Baby I’m A fool , Lover Undercover, Our Love is Easy, The Rain, the title track My One and Only Thrill, and her wonderful interpretation of Over the Rainbow. What we also loved about this album is its originality, this is a perfect for a relaxing weekend, take off your shoes, curl up on the sofa, lie back and enjoy…

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