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This version of NORTHERN STAR replaces the previous version and contains two bonus tracks.
U.K. rerelease contains two bonus cuts--"Never Be The Same Again" (Feat. Lisa Lopes) (Radio Version) and "I Turn To You" (Hex Hector Mix) (Radio Version).
The debut solo effort from Melanie C proves that the musical sensibilities of the woman otherwise known as Sporty Spice are informed by far more than just bublegum pop. The majority of these songs are about forced maturation, leaving loved ones behind, and facing up to the realities of a world colored by tragedy, heartache, and emotional pain.
William Orbit adds his deft production touch to the album-opening "Go!," creating an electronic soundscape at once insurgent and ethereal. Electronics also tinge the fiery "Goin' Down," on which the song's principal character, stung by betrayal, declares "From this little hitch/I have become a superbitch." "If That Were Me" is an affecting composition on which the singer addresses the plight of the homeless. Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of TLC fame makes a guest appearance on the catchy "Never Be the Same Again." Even Rick Rubin takes a turn in the production booth for the Beatles-esque romp "Suddenly Monday." Perhaps the album's most inviting track is the bittersweet ballad "Be the One," on which Mel floats through the upper register with grace and ease.
Reissue of Sporty Spice's smash debut with two additional tracks, remixes of the hit single 'Never Be The Same Again' (Single Mix) and the future hit 'I Turn To You' (Hex Hector Radio Mix). 2000 release. Standard jewelcase.
Personnel includes: Melanie C, Bryan Adams (vocals); Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (rap vocals).
Producers: Rick Rubin, William Orbit, Craig Armstrong, Marius DeVries, Rick Nowels.
Engineers: Gary Thomas, Randall Wine, Chris Fogel.Rolling Stone (11/11/99, pp.130-2) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Madonna-esque symphonic ballads...Beatle-ish power pop...Garbage-y dance rock...and way more well-sung goodies than you prefab-pop haters might expect....Give it up for Gifted Spice."
Spin (1/00, pp.122-3) - 6 out of 10 - "...jacks musical/lyrical phrases from the '60s and '70s, like a girl-powered Oasis....She grabs phrases out of the atmosphere and coos them with all the sweetness she can confabulate....[a] curiously shimmering star-lite in pop's milky way."
Q (12/99, p.136) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...a highly competent, brightly burnished pop record....unleashes the rock beast within....there's plenty of variety and, more importantly, some solid tunes. Not bad at all."
CMJ (11/22/99, p.22) - "...sassy, charming....Mel is striking out on her own, alive and kicking....Girl power!"
Melanie C - Northern Star Songs
Northern Star Music Review
Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)    List All 16 Reviews Unbelievable!
Melanie's debut album "Northern Star" is the best album that I have heard in a very long time. I was drawn to her mesmerizing voice, but I was very surprised by the overall quality of the album. Each song has a different sound and can connect with the listener on several different levels. Highlights of the album include "Northern Star", "I Turn to You", "Feel the Sun", "Never Be the Same Again", and "Why". I have had this album for quite some time and it has always been in my CD player as I hardly listen to anything else. I was not disappointed at all in this album and I would be willing to bet that there are many others that would agree with me on this one.
Congratulations Melanie, I can't wait for the next one!
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 One of the best adult pop album ever created
There is no doubt that Northern Star is among the best adult rock&roll - pop/rock albums ever created. If you don't know Melanie C then you missed a BIG part of golden music. NEVER think she's still the sporty spice, becouse with this album shes REAL.
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Very Good
This cd is great all the track are good escpecially I Turn To You and Never Be The Same Again.
Submitted by leo2002_sp (San Pwedro, CA)
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This review is for a different format. extrodinary
melanie c is extrodinary she has one of the best voices in the world her talent is rivaled only by celine dion' whitney houston and amy lee of evanescence she is a really unique vocalist and my fave song is feel the sun
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This review is for a different format. Simply stunning.
A fantastic album and one of the best in my collection, 7 years after it's original release. Spawning 2 number singles in the UK this album has been the launchpad for Mel's succesful solo career.
Northern Star is everyhing an album should be.
Go and get it. You will be suprised.
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