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and was released through

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on 24 November 2008 in the United Kingdom. The album was produced by Max Richter, producer of

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. The album has been compared to

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Track listing

#"Dancing Bears" – 3:26 #"One Day at a Time" – 5:01 #"The Savages" – 3:23 #"Heavens Door" – 5:04 #"Urique" – 4:56 #"Rocking Horse" – 3:21 #"September Sky" – 5:32 #"A Storm in a Teacup" – 5:01 #"The Kiss" – 4:51 #"Flowers" – 6:13 #"Water Under the Bridge" – 3:16 #"What to Do" – 3:36 #"The Kiss Epilogue" – 1:44

Credits

– vocals, lyrics * Max Richter – Piano, Hammond organ & Rhodes * Marc Pilley – Acoustic & Electric guitars & Banjo * Katherine Macintosh – Cor Anglais & Oboe *

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– Flute * Simon Cottrell – Bass * Simon Rawson – Viola *

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– Cello * Uli Fenner – 1st Violin * Sharleen Clapperton – Violin

References

{{Authority control Kelli Ali albums 2008 albums One Little Independent Records albums