| Melting Pot | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | 23 February 1998 | |||
| Recorded | 1990–1997 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, Madchester | |||
| Length | 74:15 | |||
| Label | Beggars Banquet | |||
| Producer | Chris Nagle, David Allen, Flood, Steve Hillage, Dave Charles, The Charlatans | |||
| The Charlatans chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 8.2/10[2] |
| Select | 4/5[3] |
Melting Pot is a greatest hits album by the British alternative rock band The Charlatans (known in the United States as The Charlatans UK). Featuring tracks from their time on Beggars Banquet Records between 1990 and 1997, the album was released on 23 February 1998. The cover features a picture of The Weaverdale cafe (subsequently renamed The Melting Pot, but closed in November 2016, and serving now as a BBQ takeaway[4]) in Northwich, the site of the group's first meeting after signing to Beggars in 1990. The song "Opportunity Three" is a remix by Flood of the song "Opportunity" from the Some Friendly album; the remix otherwise appeared only on the Over Rising EP.
The album was re-released on 20 May 2002 with a slipcase to match the artwork of B-sides compilation Songs from the Other Side. No changes were made to the album artwork or track listing.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Blunt, Brookes, Burgess, M. Collins, R. Collins unless otherwise stated
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Only One I Know" | Baker, Blunt, Brookes, Burgess, R. Collins | 4:00 |
| 2. | "Then" | 4:14 | |
| 3. | "Opportunity Three" (from Over Rising EP) | Blunt, Brookes, Burgess | 7:28 |
| 4. | "Over Rising" (from Over Rising EP) | Baker, Blunt, Brookes, Burgess, R. Collins | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Sproston Green" (US version) (1991 non-album single and B-side to "Weirdo") | Baker, Blunt, Brookes, Burgess, R. Collins | 4:20 |
| 6. | "Weirdo" | Blunt, Brookes, Burgess, R. Collins | 3:45 |
| 7. | "Theme from the Wish" (B-Side of "Weirdo") | Blunt, Brookes, M. Collins, R. Collins | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Patrol" (The Chemical Brothers mix) (B-Side of "Jesus Hairdo") | 7:00 | |
| 9. | "Can't Get Out of Bed" | 3:12 | |
| 10. | "I Never Want an Easy Life If Me and He Were Ever to Get There" | 4:13 | |
| 11. | "Jesus Hairdo" | 3:13 | |
| 12. | "Crashin' In" | 5:02 | |
| 13. | "Just Lookin'" | 3:51 | |
| 14. | "Here Comes a Soul Saver" | 3:25 | |
| 15. | "Just When You're Thinkin' Things Over" | 4:55 | |
| 16. | "One to Another" | 4:30 | |
| 17. | "North Country Boy" | 4:03 |
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Platinum | 300,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Review: Melting Pot – The Charlatans UK". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
- ↑ Pitchfork Media review
- ↑ Harris, John. "Review: The Charlatans – Melting Pot, Beggars Banquet". Select. EMAP Metro (March 1998): 83.
- ↑ http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/14843510.Iconic_caf___pictured_in_Charlatans__39__Melting_Pot_album_serves_up_last_meal/ Northwich Guardian
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ↑ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 1998". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ↑ "British album certifications – Charlatans – Melting Pot". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
External links
- Melting Pot at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)