Search - Melanie C :: Northern Star

Impressive debut,

rick me | Netherlands | 12/18/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Although this is her first album(solo), it was the last one I've heard. I've had it in my closet for a long time but the only tracks I listened to were 'I turn to you' and 'Never be the same again'. When I heard some tracks from her third album, I decided to listen to some more. It impressed me. I also checked her second album out and it was very differend but still good. I decided to give 'Northern Star' a chance, and I am glad I did.



The opener, Go, is a real 'Melanie C' song. Although the opening of the song might make it seem like a rock-track; don't be fooled because it is not. It turns catchier whole the time. The second track, Northern Star, is the first single. Again the opening of the song is decieving, because it seems like a ballad. Although it is a little like a ballad, it's chorus is more then just a slow ballad. It's not one of my favorits. Goin' down gives the album a twist. This is really a rock track and Melanie's voice does well. It was also chosen as second single and although the album has a lot of stronger/catchier tracks, this is the albums highlight to me. I turn to you definatly is one of those stronger and catchier tracks, which also has that 'Melanie C' feeling which I can't describe. It's been on the radio loads of times and I am sure you know it, even if you don't know it's name. 'If that were me' gives a nice touch to the album, and the track is OK. Lyrics are nice. Don't listen to it too much though; you will get bored of it. 'Never be the same again' is probably the best track on the album. It featered 'Left Eye' some sort of female rapper. Normally I don't like it when other people 'rap along' but in this song, I can honestly say it does not annoy me one bit. 'Why' is a filler to me, but it's not that bad. Give it a try. 'Suddenly Monday' really is a stand-out track to me and not because it's catchy, has powerfull lyrics, but just because it gives a special touch to the album that cannot be missed. It really gives an 70/80 feeling. One of the tracks that makes this album worth 4 stars. 'Ga Ga' is just like 'why', another filler. Altough I do think it's better than 'Why'. 'Be the one' gives me a happy feeling and I just like the song. It could have had more instruments, etc. But anyway it does fine without all that too. 'Closer' is almost like a copy of Northern Star, and almost as good. 'Feel the sun' is a perfect way to end the album. The chorus is stunning and I want to listen to it over and over."

Surprisingly Good

Justin | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | 08/03/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This really is a surprisingly good collection of songs from the ex-Spice Girl. Her voice is quite unique (as opposed to the other Spices) and makes for genuinly good listening. As a late 20's aussie male I have no shame in saying I like this album. Just so you can see my credibility take a look at my profile. The best songs are Northern Star, I Turn To You, If That Were Me and Suddenly Monday. Sure it's not deep and meaningful but it's good fun."

Mel C is very talented!!

Vanessa | Padova, Italy | 09/15/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Well, I admit this is the only one cd of Mel C I own, coz through years I've lost my "passion" for the Spice Girls and their single members. Anyway I loved this album from the first time I heard it, although there are some songs I regularly skip. My fav ones are Northern Star (maybe also Mel thinks so as she named her album just like my fav track, Goin' Down, Feel he Sun and Never Be The Same Again, but I listen glady about all the songs. I don't like very much I Turn To You (I dunno why she chose this track as single)and Suddently Monday. This last is a bit silly but I understand Mel wanted to put different kinds of genres!! I don't think this is an album only for the Spice lovers, I would recommend it to anyone (apart from people fond of heavy metal music), it contains rock songs, some pop and other slower...if u have the possibility to find this album, buy it! :0)"