LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Originally known as Molten Hue, Melissa was one of the first bands on the Sydney 'head' scene of the early seventies to include obscure West Coast material in their live set.

Recorded over a period of nine months, their album eventually appeared on the Banner label to little response at the end of 1971. 'Midnight Trampoline' stands as an intriguing artefact that combines esoteric, folksy-rock redolent of Jethro Tull ('Matalla', 'Getting Through'), Moody Blues-styled pastoral pop ('Out In The Country', 'Jennifer In New York'), progressive blues-rock ('Cuckoo'), and two Van Morrison covers ('Young Lovers Do' and 'Madame George').

Track Listing:

• Matalia
• Getting Through
• Young Lovers Do
• Out In The Country
• Cuckoo
• Jennifer In New York
• Madame George