Cristiane

Cristiane is a 2005 album by pop singer Cristiane Melker. The album is widely considered to be her most successful release, both critically and commercially. Collaborating with various songwriters and producers, such as Linda Perry of (4 Non Blondes), Martine Pender and Adil Demir. When released, it quickly overtook her debut album, Tranen, in sales

Background
Melker released her first album, Tranen, in 2003, which became somewhat successful in Brunant, though the lack of a huge breakthrough nearly prompted her to quit music. Work on her second came shortly after, and the album quickly took on more of a pop feel, though with significant folk influences.