Reason (Melanie C album)

Reason is the second studio album by the English singer Melanie C. It was released on 10 March 2003 by Virgin Records. A follow-up to her solo debut Northern Star (1999), she worked between 2001 and 2003 on material for the album. Taking her music further into the rock pop genre, Melanie C collaborated with both returning and new producers to record around 40 songs for Reason, including Marius De Vries, Peter-John Vettese, Gregg Alexander, Rick Nowels, Guy Chambers, and Rhett Lawrence.

Upon release, the album received mixed reviews, with some critics finding it bland or dated, while others praised its polished, mature sound and strong songwriting. Reason reached number five on the UK Albums Chart, selling 30,876 copies in its first week. Although not performing as well as Northern Star, Reason was certified Gold in the United Kingdom, with 101,889 copies sold; worldwide, the album has sold 500,000 copies, as of 2003.

The singles from Reason achieved less commercial success than her previous hits, with the lead single, "Here It Comes Again," being the album's only top ten entry. Following what Virgin Records regarded as the album's disappointing sales, they dropped Melanie C at the end of 2003, a decision she later described as a relief despite having mixed feelings. In 2025, Reason received its first vinyl release as part of Record Store Day.