Melpo Mene
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Melpo Mene
- Genres: Rock
Biography
Erik Mattiason, the man behind Melpo Mene, might have never reached an audience outside of his native Sweden if "I Adore You," the lead single from his second studio album, hadn't been featured in a popular Volvo advertisement in 2008. Naming his project for the Greek muse of tragedy, Mattiason began recording his folky, electronica-tinged songs in the early 2000s. He was signed to Imperial Recordings, the home of like-minded singer/songwriter Jose Gonzalez, in 2003, and his debut EP on that label, Don't Save Me, was released the following spring. Another EP, Hello Benjamin, came out in the autumn, and his debut full-length, Holes, hit stores in Scandinavia before the year was out. His third EP, 2005's Jedi, signaled the end (for the time being, at any rate) of Mattiason's relentless release schedule. After three years of relative quiet, the erstwhile unknown Melpo Mene found himself launched into the mainstream when Volvo snapped up "I Adore You," a track from his upcoming album, for a commercial that aired around the globe, notably in the United States. His sophomore album, Bring the Lions Out, came out on Imperial in the summer of that year. ~ Margaret Reges, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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Melpo Mene
This article is about the band. For other uses, see Melpomene (disambiguation).
| Melpo Mene | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Indie, pop |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Imperial Recordings |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Erik Mattiasson | |
Melpo Mene is an independent band formed and headed by musician Erik Mattiasson from Stockholm, Sweden. Their 2008 album release, Bring the Lions Out, included the single "I Adore You", which was used in a 2008 Volvo car commercial.[1] Initially, their debut album Holes was not available in North America except as a digital download through iTunes until the release of Bring the Lions Out, after which both were available in physical copy.[2]
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Discography
Compact discs
- Holes (2004)
- Bring the Lions Out (2008)
- Behind the Trees (2012)
Vinyl records
- Lady 7"
- Don't Save Me 7"
Extended plays
- Don't Save Me EP
- Hello Benjamin EP
- Jedi EP
Singles
- "Holes" (Holes, title track)
- "I Adore You" (Bring the Lions Out)
- "Snakes and Lions" (Bring the Lions Out)
References
- ^ "Ohio Rocks Inc. Album Review". https://secure1.bondware.com/~ohiorocks/news.php?viewStory=62.
- ^ "Brooklyn Vegan Interview". http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2008/02/a_spotlight_on.html.
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