''Melting Pot'' is a
greatest hits album by the British
alternative rock band
The Charlatans (known in the United States as The Charlatans UK). Featuring tracks from their time on
Beggars Banquet Records between 1990 and 1997, the album was released on 23 February 1998. The cover features a picture of The Weaverdale cafe (subsequently renamed The Melting Pot, but closed in November 2016, and serving now as a BBQ takeaway
[http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/14843510.Iconic_caf___pictured_in_Charlatans__39__Melting_Pot_album_serves_up_last_meal/ Northwich Guardian]) in
Northwich
{{Infobox UK place
, static_image_name = Northwich - Town Bridge.jpg
, static_image_caption = Town Bridge, the River Weaver and the spire of Holy Trinity Church
, official_name = Northwich
, country ...
, the site of the group's first meeting after signing to Beggars in 1990. The song "Opportunity Three" is a remix by
Flood of the song "Opportunity" from the ''
Some Friendly'' album; the remix otherwise appeared only on the ''Over Rising'' EP.
The album was re-released on 20 May 2002 with a slipcase to match the artwork of B-sides compilation ''Songs from the Other Side''. No changes were made to the album artwork or track listing.
Track listing
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
* Willis, D. ''The Charlatans : the authorised history'', Virgin Books, 1999.
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External links
''Melting Pot''at
YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)
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The Charlatans (English band) albums
1998 greatest hits albums
Albums produced by Flood (producer)
Beggars Banquet Records compilation albums