Back catalogue:

Review: Melanie's extensive six-CD boxed set, Neighbourhood Songs, is an extensive look into her career for fans and music historians alike. With over 100 tracks, most previously unreleased, this collection offers a comprehensive journey through Melanie's music, meticulously curated by Melanie herself and her team. The painstaking audio restoration ensures that even lo-fi recordings shine, bringing out the essence of Melanie's folk and pop repertoire. The accompanying 20-page booklet, adorned with unseen photographs and insightful essays from fans and experts like Mark Paytress and Dave Thompson, enriches the experience further. For enthusiasts, the bonus CD 'Centre of the Circle' adds another layer of discovery, featuring tracks that couldn't fit into the main set. Overall, Neighbourhood Songs is a definitive showpiece of Melanie's enduring impact and musical evolution. Melanie's passed away early this year of 2024. What better way to celebrate her music then to get a copy of this.

Review: Released in 1970, this album stands as one of Melanie’s most significant albums. It features her third studio effort, highlighted by the Top Ten single 'Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)', which was inspired by the enthusiastic response to her Woodstock performance. The album also includes a touching cover of The Rolling Stones' 'Ruby Tuesday'. which reached the Top Ten in the UK. Melanie’s voice, both beautiful and emotive, remains one of the album’s greatest strengths, evoking deep feelings and occasionally giving listeners goosebumps. While the songwriting is rooted in the folk-pop style of the Woodstock era—sometimes quirky and occasionally flat—the lyrics are generally well-crafted and deeply sincere. Melanie’s ability to connect with her audience emotionally is undeniable and continues to resonate, showcasing a voice and style that have endured the test of time.