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step one

LA RECENSIONE

What were you listening to in 1998? I was listening to Desiree with "Life", Madonna with "Ray of Light", ATB with "9 PM (Till I Come)": but the first album I ever got was definitely "Step One" by Steps; what can I say, many years have passed, but I sometimes listen to it again. Right now I can't remember the names of the members, but the band consists of three girls and two boys, basically a mix between the Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys, but here there's much more voice, fun, and a London vibe: because they come straight from London.

Recently, in 2011, they released a greatest hits because the success of the first album was not reached with the following two, but I'm sure they will come back.

But let's move on to "Step One": a small intro takes us to the great "Last Thing on My Mind", between a ballad and a late 90s disco before Britney Spears; a disco that becomes country on "5, 6, 7, 8", very fun and danceable.

The third is "One for Sorrow" and it's a romantic ballad with hints of pop. "Heartbeat", "This Heart Will Love Again", "Experienced" continue this journey through typically English pop dance. "Better Best Forgotten" takes us back to the first hit, and every time I listen to it, I get chills, it takes me back to my teenage years.

To be honest, I don't really remember the last ones very well, they never really caught my attention: I'm talking about "Back to You", "Love U More", and "Stay with Me".

I find that this band is capable both in singing and writing high-level songs, and I hope for their return to the studio and new releases.