Live At The Royal Albert Hall 16 May 2023 [Limited Edition 2CD] (2024)

"The 38-year-old thanks the audience for an “incredibly special show” as it’s the only one of this tour that is being recorded and she lets them know that “when it comes to making some noise, don’t be polite”. She places hand on heart and smiles at the audience as she sings the words to the chorus. “It’s overwhelming to be here, I’m nervous and excited”, Katie announces before being handed an acoustic guitar for "Nine Million Bicycles". The audience immediately recognises the first initial notes, and they respond with a resounding cheer and whistles. Written by Mike Batt, Nine Million Bicycles quicky became one of Katie’s best-known recordings. Katie Melua has laid bare her most personal thoughts tonight, an intimate show perfectly executed. Even in the presence of thousands of others it felt like she was confiding in you her deepest secrets." (Rockshot Magazine)