Name: Meltdown
Brand: Ash

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4050538786637

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Colour

Orange

Colour details

Orange / Black Splatter

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Discogs ID

[r25210588]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / orange

4050538379105

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Digipack.

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2019-01-11

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Echo

Echo is an independent record label that was launched by Chrysalis Group in 1994. Since its inception, Echo has been dedicated to promoting and distributing quality music from a diverse range of artists.

One of the notable achievements of Echo was its distribution partnership with MCA Music Entertainment GmbH in Germany, which began in 1995. This collaboration allowed Echo to reach a wider audience and establish a strong presence in the German music market.

Throughout its history, Echo has released several singles that have garnered attention and acclaim. Some of these include *Melanie Garside - Has And To Do*, *Subcircus - Shelley's On The Telephone*, *Engineers - Home*, *The Stands - When The Night Falls In* (with b-sides *Come Out From In* and *A Long Time Away From*) and *Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Weight Of The World* (with b-sides *Mercy* and *Feel It Now*). These releases showcase the label's commitment to showcasing talented artists across various genres.

Leaving behind the power-pop leanings of their previous albums, frontman Tim Wheeler and his bandmates crank it up to 11 right from the opening riffs of the title track. This is the sound of a band who have spent a lot of time listening to the Smashing Pumpkins, particularly Siamese Dream, and it shows on tracks such as Orpheus and Out of the Blue. Wisely, though, they've kept the self-indulgence at bay - Meltdown is the sound of a band having fun, and its energy is often infectious. Even Wheeler's voice, often the band's weak point, is improved by the well-placed harmonies of guitarist Charlotte Hatherley. Best of all, though, is drummer Rick McMurray, who sounds like he's grown an extra set of arms since recording their last album - the rocking Clones would be half the song without his relentless beats. Meltdown is easily Ash's best album since 1977; this is the sound of a band becoming interesting again.

Meltdown

Music GB