My Music Episode 664 - Modesty Blaise

What happens when an album refuses to stay in the past?In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath sits down with Jonny Collins of Modesty Blaise to explore the 25-year anniversary reissue of Melancholia — a record that never quite had its moment in the UK… until now.This isn’t just a re-release. It’s a restoration.Jonny shares the story behind bringing Melancholia back properly — returning to the original analogue tapes, remastering with modern clarity, and finally presenting the album as it was always intended. What emerges is something unusual: a record that feels both of its time and strangely current.The conversation moves through:The idea of albums as complete journeys, not just collections of songsWhy some records get lost… and why they deserve another lifeThe tension between perfection and humanity in music productionThe role of imperfection — broken strings, analogue limitations, and “happy accidents”Whether AI can ever replicate the meaning behind music, not just the soundThere’s also a deeper thread running through it all — legacy.This is about unfinished business. About giving a body of work the space it never had. And about what it means when music reconnects with people decades later, in a completely different landscape.If you care about albums, storytelling in music, or the difference between something made… and something meant — this one’s worth your time.Melancholia (25th Anniversary Reissue) is released April 24th on streaming platforms, with additional releases to follow.