Melon: Remixes for Propaganda
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| Melon: Remixes for Propaganda | ||
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| Remix album by U2 | ||
| Released | 1995 | |
| Genre | Dance | |
| Length | 58:04 | |
| Label | Island | |
| Producer(s) | Nick Angel | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| U2 chronology | ||
| Zooropa (1993) |
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.
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[edit] Track listing
- "Lemon" (The Perfecto Mix) – 8:57
- previously available on the "Lemon" and "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" single
- "Salomé" (Zooromancer Remix) – 8:02
- previously available on the "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" single
- "Numb" (Gimme Some More Dignity Mix) – 8:47
- previously unreleased
- "Mysterious Ways" (The Perfecto Mix) – 7:07
- previously available on the "Mysterious Ways" single
- "Stay" (Underdog Mix) – 6:45
- previously unreleased
- "Numb" (The Soul Assassins Mix) – 3:58
- previously unreleased, but later made available on the "Last Night on Earth" single
- "Mysterious Ways" (Remixed by Massive Attack) – 4:50
- previously unreleased
- "Even Better Than the Real Thing" (The Perfecto Mix) – 6:39
- previously available on the "Even Better Than the Real Thing" single
- "Lemon" (Bad Yard Club Mix) – 8:36
- previously available on the "Lemon" single
Music by U2, words by Bono. Produced by Nick Angel.
- Tracks 1, 4, and 8 remixed by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne.
- Track 2 remixed by Pete Heller and Terry Farley.
- Track 3 remixed by Rollo and Rob Dougan (as "Rob D").
- Track 5 remixed by Underdog.
- Track 6 remixed by Soul Assassins.
- Track 7 remixed by Massive Attack.
- Track 9 remixed by David Morales.
[edit] Promo track listing
In addition to the album on CD, Island Records also officially released a four-track 12" vinyl to disc jockeys.[1]
- "Salomé" (Zooromancer Remix) – 8:02
- "Lemon" (Bad Yard Club Mix) – 8:36
- "Numb" (The Soul Assassins Mix) – 3:58
- "Numb" (Gimme Some More Dignity Mix) – 8:47
[edit] Personnel
- Bono - lead vocals
- The Edge - guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Adam Clayton - bass guitar
- Larry Mullen, Jr. - drums
[edit] Fruitlegs
Melon spawned numerous bootleg imitations and was widely bootlegged itself. All releases were compilations of official and unofficial remixes of various U2 songs. Since each bootleg was named after a fruit, they are often referred to as the "fruitlegs" or "fruit boots."[2] 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. Below is a list of the known "fruitlegs" in circulation:
- More Melon
- Apple (2 versions)
- Apricot
- Banana
- Blackberry
- Cherry
- Grapes
- Kiwi
- Mandarin
- Mango
- Orange
- Papaya
- Peach (2 versions)
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Raspberry
- Strawberry (2 versions)
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Discography entry at U2 Wanderer — Comprehensive details on various editions, cover scans, lyrics, and more.
- List of "fruitlegs" and "fruit boots" at U2 Wanderer
