On May 17, 2004, “Infectious Records” label released “Meltdown”, the fourth Ash studio album. It was recorded December 2003 – January 2004, and was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, Tim Wheeler, Rick McMurray, Charlotte Hatherley and Mark Hamilton.

Personnel:

• Tim Wheeler– vocals, guitar
• Charlotte Hatherley– guitar, piano, backing vocals
• Mark Hamilton – bass, design
• Rick McMurray – drums
• Oli Kraus – cello
• Mike Terry- engineer
• Miles Wilson, Kevin Szymanski – engineer assistant
• Rich Costey- mixing
• Claudius Mittendorfer – mixing assistant
• Howie Weinberg- mastering
• Jon @ Drum Fettish – drum technician
• Bobby Schneck – session guitar technician
• Rori Keating – illustrations
• Jim Fitzpatrick- ‘Orpheus’ illustration
• Jt LeRoy – liner notes
• Craig Gentle – design
• Matt Sharp, Adrian Boot – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Tim Wheeler except where noted.

1. Meltdown – Charlotte Hatherley, Tim Wheeler
2. Orpheus
3. Evil Eye
4. Clones
5. Starcrossed
6. Out of the Blue – Mark Hamilton, Tim Wheeler
7. Renegade Cavalcade
8. Detonator
9. On a Wave
10. Won’t Be Saved
11. Vampire Love