Polished mid-tempo pop rock defined by acoustic textures and a mature, reflective vocal performance. A portrait of an artist finding peace in her own independence.
It's the sound of a Spice Girl growing up and finding her own lane in sophisticated guitar-pop.
A warm, reflective collection of songs that balances the sting of past mistakes with a quiet, hopeful resilience.
Released in 2007 on her own Red Girl Records, This Time is Melanie C's fourth studio effort and a definitive statement of her creative independence. Following the success of Beautiful Intentions, this record leans further into adult contemporary and pop-rock territories, moving away from the dance-pop and britpop influences of her earlier career. The album was recorded during a period of stability, featuring collaborations with seasoned songwriters like Guy Chambers and Cathy Dennis, which resulted in a more cohesive, if more traditional, pop structure. Notably, the album includes a cover of the 60s classic 'I Want Candy', which serves as a high-energy outlier to an otherwise introspective and mid-tempo tracklist. Critics noted the album's maturity and Chisholm's vocal growth, though some felt the songwriting played it safe. It remains a fan favorite for its sincerity and its role in cementing her status as a successful independent artist in the UK music landscape.
Put this on for
Rain streaking the window while the kettle whistlesMorning sunlight hitting the kitchen table just rightThat quiet drive home after a long weekend awayJournaling through a decision you already madeDusting off old photos and feeling okay about itWalking through a park when the air finally turns coolLate night tea with the house finally silent
Moments worth waiting for
The swell of the string arrangement on the title track that underscores the hard-won optimism of the lyrics.
The gritty, blues-inflected guitar riff that kicks off Carolyna, providing a sharp contrast to the album's softer moments.
The vulnerable, unadorned piano opening of The Moment You Believe before the full band kicks in for the soaring chorus.
Sounds like
2007s production with a 2000s soul
Sits beside
White Lilies Island - Natalie Imbruglia, Life for Rent - Dido, Under My Skin - Avril Lavigne, The Spirit Room - Michelle Branch
Lyrical territory
self_examination, love_lost, nostalgia
03Deviation
This Time · vs · Melanie C
Artist
This Album
Medium Energy
Energy · ↓ −15% less than usual
On this album, medium energy sits about 15% less prominent than across the rest of the artist's catalogue.
