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 Melanie C - 'Northern Star', 1999 • 1st Album / 2023: Orange Vinyl for National Album Day |
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 5th April 2021, 12:14 PM
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QUOTE(Mr.X @ Apr 5 2021, 12:12 PM)  #JusticeforLifeinMono  Life in Mono isn't Silver. |
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5th April 2021, 12:16 PM
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QUOTE(tommie @ Apr 5 2021, 12:14 PM) Life in Mono isn't Silver. Should be 10 x platinum babes 
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5th April 2021, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(schizo_spice @ Apr 5 2021, 12:48 PM) Getting a silver album (60k) is an achievement nowadays. Certainly is I’d say a silver album is a successful album now. 100k is a big seller and 200K+ is a huge campaign 🙈 how times have changed. |
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18th October 2021, 10:26 PM
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My review for Melanie C's 'Northern Star'
Go The album opens with the drum beat & bass of track “Go”, before breaking into chugging guitars & chimes before Melanie affirms her new career path if you will & its exciting & unexpected at the same time. Along William Orbit’s trademark sound echoes throughout that makes this track is far different from anything on the first 2 Spice Girls albums & that’s a good thing as this is Melanie remerging as a solo artist. A fantastic start to the album. Northern Star Up next is title track & the second single which is a great track for Melanie to show off her warm vocal skills to full effect on this rather tender yet haunting ballad awash with a beautiful string arrangement & a heartfelt melody. This was a smart decision releasing this as the 2nd single as it showcases a softer more artistic side to Melanie C, further proving her versatility as a solo artist. Goin’ Down The album’s lead single is up next. This was a hard introduction to the new Melanie C and was quite a shock to many (including me). Laced with distorted guitars & synth sirens mixed with Melanie’s powerful yet effected vocals that are brash & in your face that certainly makes a bold yet artistic statement. This was a very risky choice for a lead single that may have been a bit too out there to fully pay off (given its swift plummet down the charts), but with this & the follow up singles, she did get to embody everything she wanted to be in a solo performer. I Turn to You The album’s 4th single is next here & fared so well in its single & remix forms that both versions ended being featured on here. The track is an absolute belter, especially in its single form with its pulsating baselines, dramatic strings & euphoric melodies. Then of course the mixtures of various sounds such as electronica, dance, house & trance brings everything together beautifully into this glorious number. If That Were Me Slowing things down now with this slower ballad which became the album’s 5th & final single. The track opens with gentle acoustic guitars & almost entirely stripped back production is this song that’s solely focused on the lyrics (which don’t all entirely lands their emotional impact needed), yet creates something rather simple, intimate & yet very thought provoking. Don’t think this fully worked as a single & perhaps would have been better suited staying on the album. Never Be the Same Again This track has a different feel to everything we’ve heard so far on this album with its laid-back R&B grooves & perhaps that’s thanks to the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lobes involvement may have influenced it. The song was the album’s 3rd single & became a real turning point in Melanie’s career as a solo artist & quite rightfully so as this song is simply superb with its hypnotic melody, silky smooth vocals, brilliant mid-tempo beats & layered harmonies. Then there’s of course Left Eye’s cool rhythmic raps that flows brilliantly with the rest of the solid production. Both artists are on top form here & this becoming Mel’s first solo #1 was well deserved & brought the album to the forefront with the record buying public. Why After 5 singles in a row, we finally get to another non-single with this trip-hop leaning number that starts off quite simple before evolving into a guitar driven climax. The mid-tempo beats are fine but takes a long time getting off the ground. Suddenly Monday This next number opens with a bouncy piano & bassline that gives this a rather uplifting feel on this brit-pop flavoured track & along with a rather chirpy brass section really gives a warm happy feel. Good song, a firm highlight. Ga Ga Chugging guitars & vintage vocal effects gives this track a catchy rock sound that sits on the album pretty well & contrasts quite nicely with the lead single – which is probably why it was its b-side. Be The One Another slower number that’s ushered in by acoustic guitars, swiftly followed by Melanie’s tender vocals & some great vocal harmonies. It’s a simple track that suits her voice well but doesn’t quite stand out amongst the albums far showier moments. Closer This is a stunning track that I didn’t fully get on first listen, but after hearing it again….WTF was I thinking as it’s simply gorgeous with its atmospheric production, beautiful Latin influences & delicate melodies which makes this a firm standout moment. Feel The Sun Thankfully this album closes on an almighty high with this fantastic track. A gorgeous number with soaring strings, rich vocals & excellent production that truly resonates with you the listener. This is a stunning track & one of the album’s very best. This post has been edited by Nina West: 20th October 2021, 05:47 PM |
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 18th October 2021, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE(Mr.X @ Apr 3 2021, 03:41 PM) We never give the album version of I Turn To You any credit. Now THAT is a an amazing song, forgotten by the trash that is the single release The album version is not forgotten. It is doing very well on Spotify. |
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19th October 2021, 06:13 AM
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Omg closer is NOT a filler track it’s stunning!! 😱
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19th October 2021, 09:53 AM
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That’s the first time I’ve seen Closer disregarded as filler! It’s a highlight 😱 A great review overall though.
Maybe a coincidence that you reviewed it on the album’s 22nd anniversary! |
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19th October 2021, 11:40 AM
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Loved that review except calling Closer a album filler I agree with the rest.
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19th October 2021, 02:39 PM
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One of the best albums of those years. Best solo album ever. IMHO part of the trinity (Spice, Spice World, Northern Star).
I don’t agree with Closer being called a filler, but I can get some people not being into long outros and stuff. |
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19th October 2021, 08:58 PM
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Fantastic album.
Did she do a track by track review? |
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19th October 2021, 09:03 PM
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QUOTE(Babyboy @ Oct 19 2021, 11:58 PM) Fantastic album. Did she do a track by track review? Yes, see here. This post has been edited by Voodoo: 19th October 2021, 09:04 PM |
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19th October 2021, 10:52 PM
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Closer is easily one of my fave tracks on NS, the production in particular is flawle$$.
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20th October 2021, 02:08 PM
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22 years, wow I feel ancient ! Such an iconic album
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20th October 2021, 04:00 PM
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Closer (edit) should have been the 5th single
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20th October 2021, 05:48 PM
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I gave 'Closer' another listen & rexamed it, hope u guys like it?
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20th October 2021, 08:17 PM
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 20th October 2021, 08:30 PM
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QUOTE(Nina West @ Oct 19 2021, 01:26 AM) Closer This is a stunning track that I didn’t fully get on first listen, but after hearing it again….WTF was I thinking as it’s simply gorgeous with its atmospheric production, beautiful Latin influences & delicate melodies which makes this a firm standout moment. Now that's better.  I recommend watching this unofficial video that brings to life the beauty of 'Closer': |
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20th October 2021, 08:39 PM
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See kids, bullying someone into liking something works.
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21st October 2021, 06:21 AM
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QUOTE(tommie @ Oct 20 2021, 09:39 PM) See kids, bullying someone into liking something works. 
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21st October 2021, 09:23 AM
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QUOTE(tommie @ Oct 20 2021, 08:39 PM) See kids, bullying someone into liking something works. Boys by former Little Mix Jesy. I dare you 😂 |
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