Anymore (Melanie C song)

"Anymore"
Single by Melanie C
from the album Version of Me
Released	6 September 2016
Length	3:03
Label	Red Girl
Songwriter(s)	Adam Argyle Melanie C
Producer(s)	SOS Music
Melanie C singles chronology
"Numb" (2016) "Anymore" (2016) "Dear Life" (2016)
Music video
"Anymore" on YouTube

"Anymore" is a song by British singer Melanie C, recorded for her seventh studio album Version of Me (2016). A departure from the pop rock sound on her previous albums, the uptempo electropop song was selected as the album's lead single and premiered on radio presenter Chris Evans' BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on September 6, 2016.^[1] It reached number one on the UK Physical Singles Sales Chart.^[2]

Background

"Anymore" was written by Melanie C and Adam Argyle and deals with a failed relationship.^[3] In a 2017 interview with Focus, the singer elaborated on the song: "I wouldn't say I had someone specific in mind. It's more about the general idea of a relationship ending while still being very attached to your ex. You go out with friends and try to distract yourself, but you just can't stop thinking about that person."^[4] Musically, Melanie C cited The Weeknd as "a big influence" on the track,^[4] commenting: "I wanted to write a song that you just have to dance to."^[4] Production on "Anymore" was overseen by Moses "Mo" Samuels and Olaniyi Michael "Mikey" Akinkunmi from South London production duo SOS Music.^[3]

Critical reception

Digital Spy editor Lewis Corner called "Anymore" one "of Sporty Spice's poppiest, floor-filling anthems in years,"^[5] He felt that "Melanie C has never sounded so contemporary and vibrant as she does here, with flourishes of tropical synths bringing her sound right up to date. As one person commented in the Digital Spy office, if Jess Glynne released this it would be a number one hit."^[6] Huffington Post critic Daniel Welsh noted that "the song opens with a very moody intro, and it's immediately clear that Melanie C is taking this whole thing very seriously [...] A complete change of direction in the chorus when – in the best way – it becomes melodic [...]."^[7] Michael Smith, writing for Renowned for Sound, found that "Anymore" with "the funky synths that dominate its chorus setting the tone of the song even despite its simpler choruses."^[8] In a lukewarm review, The Scotsman called the song a "functional disco track."^[9]>

Music video

An accompanying music video was directed by Dave East and filmed in London and Cape Town.^[10] It was released online shortly after its radio debut on 6 September 2016, and made available for stream and download a day later. It sees the singer lose herself in the music at a club, intercut by scenes showing other people dancing.^[1][11]

Track listings

• Digital download/streaming^[12][13]

1. "Anymore" – 3:03

• Digital download/streaming (Remixes)^[14][15]

1. "Anymore" (At Night HiFi Remix) – 5:38
2. "Anymore" (At Night HiFi Edit) – 3:18
3. "Anymore" (At Night HiFi Instrumental) – 5:38
4. "Anymore" (Full Intention Dub Mix) – 5:44
5. "Anymore" (Full Intention Instrumental Mix) – 5:44
6. "Anymore" (Seamus Haji Remix) – 6:00
7. "Anymore" (Seamus Haji Radio Mix) – 2:57
8. "Anymore" (Seamus Haji Dub) – 5:13

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Version of Me.^[3]

• Adam Argyle – writer
• Melanie Chisholm – writer
• SOS Music (Mo & Mikey) – producer
• Jonas Westling – mixing engineer

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Anymore"

Chart (2016)	Peak position
UK Radio Airplay (OCC)[16]	26
UK Physical Singles (OCC)[2]	1

Release history

Release history and formats for "Anymore"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	6 September 2016	Digital download CD single	Red Girl	[15]

References

1. White, Jack (2016-09-06). "Melanie C goes electronic on new single Anymore, announces seventh album Version Of Me". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
2. "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 (28 October 2016 - 03 November 2016)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
3. Version of Me (liner notes). Melanie C. Red Girl Records. 2016.
4. Todoran, Radu (17 February 2017). "Ex-Spice-Girl Melanie C im Interview: Nur Alles oder nichts". Focus.de (in German). Retrieved 4 November 2024.
5. Corner, Lewis (6 September 2016). "Melanie C has released a big new floor-filling anthem 'Anymore' – and you can watch the video here". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
6. Corner, Lewis (9 September 2016). "Playlist: 10 tracks you need to hear - Lady Gaga, Sia, Melanie C". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
7. Welsh, Daniel (11 September 2017). "'The Big Three': Lady Gaga's 'Perfect Illusion', Plus New Music From James Arthur And Melanie C". Huffington Post. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
8. Smith, Michael. "Album Review: Melanie C – Version Of Me". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
9. "Music review: Melanie C". The Scotsman. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
10. Bather, Luke (2016-09-13). "Melanie C 'Anymore' by David East". Promonews. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
11. Blistein, Jon (2016-09-06). "Watch Former Spice Girl Mel C's Free-Spirited 'Anymore' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
12. "Anymore - Single - Album by Melanie C". Apple Music. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
13. "Anymore – Single by Melanie C". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
14. "Anymore (Remixes) – Album by Melanie C". Apple Music. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
15. "Anymore (Remixes) – Single by Melanie C". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
16. "The UK Radio Airplay Chart (Week 41; Fri Oct 07 to Thu Oct 13 inclusive)". Radiomonitor.com. Retrieved 2016-10-08.

External links

• Anymore on YouTube