This CD compiles all of their sold-out Sylem EPs, including both 2001 singles – Chinese Whispers and I Don’t Believe In You (also in the festive 50 at Number 35).
Suikerspin is a fantastic collection of bittersweet, sometimes dark but always groovy pure pop. This is an album for those who like their pop archetypically perfect with a fair measure of charm.
Melys are certainly cruelly underrated oddballs currently on the fringes of British rock. Their sound has been described as Dusty Springfield backed by Saint Etienne.
With an ever growing European fan base, increasing amounts of promotion, radio airplay and critical acclaim, will 2002 be the year that sees Melys step centre stage at last? They certainly deserve it but one gets the feeling that, although they would welcome it, they won’t lose any sleep if it doesn’t happen.