This Time is the fourth studio album released by the English singer Melanie C. It was initially released on 30 March 2007 in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, followed by a wider release in the United Kingdom and other territories on 2 April 2007. The album was developed with a forward-looking thematic focus on the present and future, while continuing Melanie C's pop rock style and drawing on influences from artists such as Coldplay and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It features collaborations with Guy Chambers, Richard Flack, Stephen Hague, Steve Mac, Phil Thornalley, and Peter Vettese.