This Time (Melanie C album)
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This Time is the fourth studio album released by British singer/songwriter Melanie C. It was primarily released on 30 March 2007 in Germany
, Austria
and Switzerland
. It was released in United Kingdom
and some other countries On 2 April. The album features the singles "I Want Candy
", "The Moment You Believe
", "Carolyna
" and "This Time
".
On April 8, 2008 Melanie released the album in Canada
in physical release with "Carolyna
" being the first single. In early June, Melanie C confirmed the fifth single to be taken from the album would be "Understand
", it was released in July 2008 only in Canada
as a dedication to her Canadian fans.
, Red Girl Records
.
The songs "What If I Stay" and "Don't Let Me Go" are cover versions of two songs originally written and recorded by Speedway
lead singer Jill Jackson
for her debut solo album.
Germany
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, Austria
Austria
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and Switzerland
Switzerland
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. It was released in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and some other countries On 2 April. The album features the singles "I Want Candy
I Want Candy
"I Want Candy" is a song written and originally recorded by The Strangeloves in 1965 that went to number 11 in the United States. It is a famous example of a song that uses the Bo Diddley beat.-Original version:...
", "The Moment You Believe
The Moment You Believe
"The Moment You Believe" is a 2007 ballad, which became the first single in Europe from Melanie C's fourth album This Time. Written with and produced by Peter Vettese, it has been soundbed for the spring advertising campaign for German TV show Nur die Liebe zählt...
", "Carolyna
Carolyna
"Carolyna" was the second single to be taken from This Time, the fourth solo album of British singer Melanie C in both UK and European territories. Released on 18 June 2007 in the UK and around this period elsewhere...
" and "This Time
This Time (Melanie C song)
"This Time" is the fourth and final international single from Melanie C's fourth solo album of the same name, releasing in UK the same week with Spice Girls re-united for the world tour in Los Angeles....
".
On April 8, 2008 Melanie released the album in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in physical release with "Carolyna
Carolyna
"Carolyna" was the second single to be taken from This Time, the fourth solo album of British singer Melanie C in both UK and European territories. Released on 18 June 2007 in the UK and around this period elsewhere...
" being the first single. In early June, Melanie C confirmed the fifth single to be taken from the album would be "Understand
Understand (Melanie C song)
"Understand" is the second and final domestic Canadian single from Melanie C's fourth solo album This Time.-Music video:Melanie C mentioned during her appearance on the MuchMusic Video Awards that she would be using footage shot at the awards show for the video of "Understand".The video was aired...
", it was released in July 2008 only in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
as a dedication to her Canadian fans.
Overview
This Time was written and recorded throughout the second half of 2006 and early 2007 and released on Chisholm's own record labelRecord label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, Red Girl Records
Red Girl Records
Red Girl Records is a London, UK based independent record label founded by Melanie C, after parting ways with her record label Virgin Records. All of Melanie's activities are decided upon and funded by herself, alongside her business partner and manager, Nancy Phillips.-Studio albums:*2005:...
.
The songs "What If I Stay" and "Don't Let Me Go" are cover versions of two songs originally written and recorded by Speedway
Speedway (band)
Speedway were a Scottish pop rock group, who were formed in 2001, by Glaswegians Jill Jackson and Jim Duguid . The band acquired three more members in that year, with the keyboardist and vocalist Tom Swann from Edinburgh plus guitarist Dan Sells, now lead singer of The Feeling , and signed with...
lead singer Jill Jackson
Jill Jackson (singer)
Jill Jackson is a lesbian Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist. Her material includes rock, folk and alternative country music.-Career:...
for her debut solo album.
Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriter(s) | Producer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Understand Understand (Melanie C song) "Understand" is the second and final domestic Canadian single from Melanie C's fourth solo album This Time.-Music video:Melanie C mentioned during her appearance on the MuchMusic Video Awards that she would be using footage shot at the awards show for the video of "Understand".The video was aired... " |
Adam Argyle & Melanie Chisholm Melanie Chisholm Melanie Jayne Chisholm is an English singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman professionally known simply as Melanie C . She is best known as one of the five members of the girl group Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed "Sporty Spice"... |
Steve Mac | 3:43 |
| 2. | "What If I Stay" | Adam Argyle & Jill Jackson Jill Jackson (singer) Jill Jackson is a lesbian Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist. Her material includes rock, folk and alternative country music.-Career:... |
Stephen Hague Stephen Hague Stephen Hague is an American music producer most active with various British acts in the 1980s. He was an influential figure in the synthpop movement.-Early career:... |
3:17 |
| 3. | "Protected" | Guy Chambers Guy Chambers Guy Chambers is an English songwriter and record producer, perhaps best known for his long partnership with Robbie Williams.- Biography :... , Melanie Chisholm Melanie Chisholm Melanie Jayne Chisholm is an English singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman professionally known simply as Melanie C . She is best known as one of the five members of the girl group Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed "Sporty Spice"... & Cathy Dennis Cathy Dennis Cathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress... |
Guy Chambers & Richard Flack | 4:37 |
| 4. | "This Time This Time (Melanie C song) "This Time" is the fourth and final international single from Melanie C's fourth solo album of the same name, releasing in UK the same week with Spice Girls re-united for the world tour in Los Angeles.... " |
Adam Argyle | Joel Edwards & Robin Barter | 3:32 |
| 5. | "Carolyna Carolyna "Carolyna" was the second single to be taken from This Time, the fourth solo album of British singer Melanie C in both UK and European territories. Released on 18 June 2007 in the UK and around this period elsewhere... " |
Melanie Chisholm, Paul Gendler & Steve Mac | Steve Mac | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Forever Again" | Adam Argyle ,Kevin D Hughes & Lee Graves | Stephen Hague | 3:44 |
| 7. | "Your Mistake" | Adam Argyle & Melanie Chisholm | Greg Hatwell & Marc Lane | 3:55 |
| 8. | "The Moment You Believe The Moment You Believe "The Moment You Believe" is a 2007 ballad, which became the first single in Europe from Melanie C's fourth album This Time. Written with and produced by Peter Vettese, it has been soundbed for the spring advertising campaign for German TV show Nur die Liebe zählt... " |
Melanie Chisholm & Peter-John Vettese | Peter-John Vettese Peter-John Vettese Peter-John Vettese , also known as Peter Vettese, is a British keyboardist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.... |
3:55 |
| 9. | "Don't Let Me Go" (featuring. Adam Argyle) | Adam Argyle & Jill Jackson | Stephen Hague | 3:57 |
| 10. | "Immune" | Pete Woodroffe, Charlie Grant & James Bourne James Bourne James Elliot Bourne is an English singer-songwriter and co-founder of pop bands Son of Dork and Busted. He is currently pursuing a solo career under the name Future Boy. His albums have sold over six million copies... |
Stephen Hague | 4:47 |
| 11. | "May Your Heart" | Melanie Chisholm & Gary Clark | Stephen Hague & Gary Clark Gary Clark (musician) Gary Clark is a Scottish musician who formed a band with his brother Kit Clark, and long time friend, Ged Grimes in 1984, initially under the name of Spencer Tracy... |
4:04 |
| 12. | "Out Of Time" | Melanie Chisholm ,Phil Thornalley & Dave Munday | Phil Thornalley | 3:47 |
| 13. | "Fragile" (Portuguese and Brazilian bonus track) | Melanie Chisholm & Greg Hatwell | Greg Hatwell | 4:05 |
| 14. | "I Want Candy" (bonus track) | Richard Gottehrer ,Bert Russel ,Bob Feidman & Gerald Goldstein | Stephen Hague | 3:24 |
| 15. | "First Day of My Life First Day of My Life (Melanie C song) "First Day of My Life" is the third single from Melanie C's third solo album, Beautiful Intentions. It was released on 30 September 2005 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland only. Later it was released internationally and peaked at number-one in Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain selling over... " (Italian bonus track) |
Guy Chambers & Enrique Iglesias | Richard Flack | 3:24 |
B-Sides
| * | Title | Single B-side | Songwriter(s) | Producer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | "Fragile" | The Moment You Believe and Carolyna - UK DVD | Melanie Chisholm/Greg Hatwell | Greg Hatwell | 4:05 |
| * | "Already Gone" | I Want Candy - UK 7" | Melanie Chisholm/Phil Thornalley/Dave Munday | Stephen Hague | 4:12 |
| * | "First Day of My Life First Day of My Life (Melanie C song) "First Day of My Life" is the third single from Melanie C's third solo album, Beautiful Intentions. It was released on 30 September 2005 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland only. Later it was released internationally and peaked at number-one in Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain selling over... " |
Carolyna - UK CD (released as single in 2005 - Europe Only) | Enrique Iglesias/Guy Chambers | Richard Flack | 4:04 |
| * | "We Love to Entertain You" | This Time - UK CD | Melanie Chisholm/Greg Hatwell | Greg Hatwell | 3:34 |
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| Germany | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Europe | |
| Canada | |
| Brazil |
Chart performance
| Chart | Providers | Peak position |
Certification | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Albums Top 100 | Media Control | 8 | Gold | 15,000+ |
| German Album Chart | Media Control | 15 | ||
| Austrian Album Chart | Media Control Europe | 26 | ||
| Top 100 European Album Chart | IFPI | 34 | ||
| Swedish Album Chart | GLF | 48 | ||
| Poland Album Top 100 | ZPAV | 54 | ||
| The Official UK Album Chart | BPI/The Official UK Charts Company | 57 | 13,502 | |
| Italian Album Top 100 | FIMI/Nielsen | 77 |