Mêlée

[Soot and Stars]

Mêlée

Mêlée is an indie group that mixes a perfect blend of pop piano driven melodies with soulful vocals. I first discovered them through their debut single when I found it on a Rhapsody playlist. It was the most infectious pop rock I'd heard since New Radicals. In fact, it sounded like something Greg Alexander of the New Radicals would create. I guess I'm not the only one who thought it was catchy and infectious because I found out it was picked up for a car commercial. Here's the single!

Built To Last


The song came off of this great album:

Mêlée-Devils and Angels
(like the cover myself)

Here's some great tracks included some brilliant ballads and retro pop songwriting similar to Billy Joel and Hall and Oates!

Can't Hold On
(Love this song! Just an epic ballad!)


She's Gonna Find Me Here
(A close second! Just classic!)


Love Carries On


....and following the Hall and Oates reference, a spot on cover:

You Make My Dreams Come True


Check them out and let me know what you guys think!

 

[Cosmic Harmony]

Re: Melee

I must confess, I was more driven to check this thread out because I liked the album cover from your avatar more than me just being curious.

But upon actually listening to their music I have to say that do like it. If these guys aren't on the fast track to pop success then I'm dumbfounded because they SO should be. Their music has everything it takes to be a hit without selling their souls to the generic music industry lords.

"Can't Hold On" was my favorite song that you posted.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Re: Melee

Cool band and cool artwork...I need to look into these guys for sure.

I agree with Harmony on Can't Hold On and yes, it's an "epic" ballad.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Re: Melee

Holy Cow...I'm lovin' all of this and it looks like I will have to order it...as I see Best Buy, Borders, B & N...don't carry in store...big surprise.

But I am getting this and it will be hard copy!!

 

[Soot and Stars]

Re: Melee

It's not easy to find Metal! It wasn't commercially successful or pushed by the label which is sad. I would look for it at a more independent chain rather than the big names because that's where I found both of the albums they've released!

 

[METALPRIEST]

Re: Melee

Yeah I can order it.

 

[Cosmic Harmony]

Re: Melee

It's not easy to find Metal! It wasn't commercially successful or pushed by the label which is sad.

Very sad indeed. So sad in fact that I think I'm going to go drive my car into a lake.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Re: Melee

I've added Built To Last to my myspace page as one of my videos and tossed it on my FB! That tune is a grower. Like that song alot...well written.

 

[Gabble Ratchet]

Re: Melee

I finally got around to listening to these guys and I liked what I heard. The vocalist sounds a lot like Newton Faulkner IMO and the music as a whole has a pop/rock feel that's actually really enjoyable. It's a similar feeling I get when I listen to some of Snow Patrol's non ballad songs. Of the 4 random songs I listened to, Imitation was my favourite

 

[Soot and Stars]

I REALLY LOVE the new song from these guys and can't believe they have another shot at success!

Mêlée-The Ballad of You and I


It's free on I-Tunes right now! Get it quick!

The upcoming album is:

Mêlée-The Masquerade