Reason cover

Reason

Melanie C · 2003

48 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A polished blend of pop rock and introspective lyrics, showcasing a mature sound post-Spice Girls fame.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Here It Comes Again — This track serves as an energetic opener that captures the album's blend of pop sensibility with a sense of self-reflection, setting a tone for Melanie's journey.
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    Lose Myself in You — The emotional depth of this ballad showcases Melanie's vocal prowess and lyrical vulnerability, reflecting on love and longing.
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    Soul Boy — With its infectious rhythm and uplifting message, this track represents the album's overall theme of optimism and personal growth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a mix of upbeat and introspective tracks but lacks standout compositions that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to slower ballads and introspective themes.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • The album closes with a track that features a gradual fade-out, creating a sense of resolution and finality.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • introspective listening experiences
  • mid-tempo reflective moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Represents a departure from her earlier commercial sound, showcasing maturity.
Career context
Released in 2003, 'Reason' is Melanie C's third studio album and marks her departure from the more commercial sound of her previous work. Following the success of her debut, this album reflects her artistic evolution as she seeks to establish a solo identity separate from her Spice Girls roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Emma Bunton· Shaznay Lewis· Dido

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Here It Comes Again 4:19
  • 2 Reason 4:20
  • 3 Lose Myself in You 4:12
  • 4 On the Horizon 3:37
  • 5 Positively Somewhere 3:43
  • 6 Melt 3:44
  • 7 Do I 3:34
  • 8 Soul Boy 4:28
  • 9 Water 3:38
  • 10 Home 4:40
  • 11 Let's Love 3:23
  • 12 Yeh, Yeh, Yeh 4:21

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