{"product_id":"melody-maker-magazine-28-february-1998-shed-seven-primal-scream-madonna-vic-bob-np002-1","title":"Melody Maker Magazine 20 March 1999 Catatonia Cerys Matthews Stereophonics Blur NP001","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eMelody Maker Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e dated \u003cstrong\u003e20 March 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eCatatonia\u003c\/strong\u003e as the main front-cover feature and \u003cstrong\u003eCerys Matthews\u003c\/strong\u003e pictured prominently performing with a microphone.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main cover headline reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Drop ‘Dead’ Gorgeous! CATATONIA”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewith the accompanying line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“On the road with Cerys’ barmy army”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the issue strong appeal for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eCatatonia, Cerys Matthews, Britpop, Welsh music and late-1990s Melody Maker memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover also promotes a particularly strong selection of contemporary bands and artists, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereophonics\u003c\/strong\u003e – “A week in the life of Kelly and co”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManic Street Preachers\u003c\/strong\u003e – “Take on the world”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlur\u003c\/strong\u003e – analysed by people who know the band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast\u003c\/strong\u003e – John Power discusses their new album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkunk Anansie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane #1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStereolab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGusGus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBabs Windsor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the cover also promotes \u003cstrong\u003eV99 \/ T In The Park line-ups\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding extra late-1990s festival interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied interior contents page identifies this as \u003cstrong\u003eIssue 11, Volume 76\u003c\/strong\u003e and confirms a broad range of features throughout the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor contents visible include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderage Gigs – pages 14–15\u003c\/strong\u003e – investigation into difficulties faced by under-18s attending favourite bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravis – page 16\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fran Healy featured in a light-hearted interview.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampag Velocet – page 17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlur Album Analysis – pages 20–21\u003c\/strong\u003e – Blur’s new album reviewed track-by-track by a range of commentators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGusGus – page 22\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelocette – page 23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatatonia – pages 24–25\u003c\/strong\u003e – major feature following \u003cstrong\u003eCerys Matthews and the band on the road\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane #1 – page 39\u003c\/strong\u003e – Andy Bell and the group reviewing singles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular sections covering \u003cstrong\u003eNews, The Knowledge, Orbit, Charts, Live, Out!, Albums, The Works and Mr Agreeable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents image also references artists including \u003cstrong\u003eKula Shaker, Skunk Anansie, Stereolab, Amanda Van Helden, Syposium\u003c\/strong\u003e and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly strong \u003cstrong\u003e1999 UK alternative and indie issue\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing Catatonia during their peak period alongside major Britpop and post-Britpop names including Blur, Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers, Cast and Travis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine \/ Item Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melody Maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 March 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Issue 11, Volume 76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catatonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Star:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cerys Matthews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Headline:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Drop ‘Dead’ Gorgeous! 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