Melon: Remixes for Propaganda

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Melon: Remixes for Propaganda
Remix album by
U2
Released1995
GenreDance
Length63:42
LabelIsland
ProducerNick Angel
U2 chronology
Zoo TV: Live from Sydney
(1994) 		Melon: Remixes for Propaganda
(1995) 		Original Soundtracks 1
(1995)

Melon: Remixes for Propaganda is a compilation of

remixes released by Irish rock band U2 exclusively to members of the band's magazine/fan club, Propaganda, in spring 1995. Some of the remixes were previously available on singles and some have been re-released on later singles and compilations, while some remain exclusive to this set. The title "Melon" is an anagram of "Lemon", which is a reference to U2's song of the same name
that appears on two tracks of the album.

Background

The idea behind the album began when U2 lead singer

£30 as late as 2010.[3]

Melon spawned numerous bootleg imitations and was widely bootlegged itself. Various releases, known as "fruitlegs" or "fruitboots", have been released as compilations of official and unofficial remixes of various U2 songs.[4] Although they claim to be official with the "Remixed for Propaganda" subtitle and a fake copyright, only Melon was approved by the band and released through the fan club.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

When promotional copies of Melon were distributed to the music press, Island Records requested they listen to the album, but not publish a review. However, several press outlets did provide some feedback about the release. The Austin American-Statesman mentioned how some songs only retained one feature of the original, such as the vocal track or guitar riff, and stated how the remixes were "so radically deconstructed that the original can be difficult to recognize".[6] The Washington Post stated how bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr. were "virtually wiped off the tracks" and replaced by drum machines, and how The Edge's guitar work and Bono's vocals were heavily modified. The Post also had a phone number in which readers could call to hear a sound bite of the album.[1]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Bono (except "Numb" by The Edge); all music is composed by U2

Melon: Remixes for Propaganda track listing
No.TitleRemixed byLength
1."Lemon" (The Perfecto Mix)Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne8:57
2."Salomé" (Zooromancer Remix)Pete Heller and Terry Farley8:03
3."Numb" (Gimme Some More Dignity Mix)Rollo & Rob D8:47
4."Mysterious Ways" (The Perfecto Mix)Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne7:08
5."Stay" (Underdog Mix)Underdog6:45
6."Numb" (The Soul Assassins Mix)Soul Assassins3:57
7."Mysterious Ways" (Massive Attack Remix)Massive Attack4:51
8."Even Better Than the Real Thing" (The Perfecto Mix)Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne6:39
9."Lemon" (Bad Yard Club Mix)David Morales8:36
Total length:63:42

"Lemon (The Perfecto Mix)" previously appeared on the singles for "Lemon" and "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)". "Lemon (Bad Yard Club Mix)" also appeared on the "Lemon" single. "Salomé (Zooromancer Remix)" first appeared on the "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" single. "Mysterious Ways (The Perfecto Mix)" was a B-side for the "Mysterious Ways" single, while "Even Better Than the Real Thing (The Perfecto Mix)" was released on the single for "Even Better Than the Real Thing".

"Numb (Gimme Some More Dignity Mix)", "Stay (Underdog Mix)", "Numb (The Soul Assassins Mix)", and "Mysterious Ways (remixed by Massive Attack)" were all previously unreleased tracks, although "Numb (The Soul Assassins Mix)" was later included as a B-side on the single for "

The Best of 1990-2000
.

Promo release

In addition to the album on CD, Island Records also officially released a four-track

12" vinyl to disc jockeys.[7]

Melon: Remixes for Propaganda promo track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Salomé" (Zooromancer remix)8:02
3."Numb" (the Soul Assassins mix)3:58
4."Numb" (Gimme Some More Dignity mix)8:47
9."Lemon" (Bad Yard Club mix)8:36

Personnel

U2

Technical personnel

  • Nick Angel – production

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Harrington, Richard (8 February 1995). "A Gift for U2 Fans". The Washington Post. p. B7.
  2. San Jose Mercury News
    : 3C. 23 January 1995.
  3. guardian.co.uk
    . Retrieved 26 October 2010.
  4. ^ "Fakes: Fruit Boots". U2Wanderer.org. Retrieved 10 January 2009.
  5. ^ Allmusic review
  6. ^ McLeese, Don (31 January 1995). "Album shows breadth of Sir Douglas' blues". Austin American-Statesman: D5.
  7. ^ "Melon (Promo)". U2Wanderer.org. Retrieved 10 January 2009.

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