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Pure ear candy

Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 02/12/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Steps is one of the few modern pop groups that I have enjoyed. Why they never achieved any success here in the states is beyond me. Their songs are much better than what the current crop of pop acts churn out ad nauseum. Being a massive ABBA fan, I fell in love with Steps music the moment I first heard the slow version of "One For Sorrow". That song just had ABBA written all over the song. Granted songs like "5,6,7,8" and "Stomp" are laughable and rather stupid lyrically, musically they are some of the catchiest pop music since ABBA. Even the line-up is almost ABBA-like. It is a shame that this group broke up so soon. Nevertheless they gave their fans a terrific greatest hits compilation. Over 75 minutes long, the selection of songs are excellent. All my favorite songs off "Step One" is on this cd from "After the Love Has Gone" to "One For Sorrow". I particularly loved the song "Here and Now". The song is catchy as hell and I find myself playing it over and over. The vocals are perfect, the melodies are excellent. Overall one of the most perfect modern pop songs I have ever heard. I love how the cd itself is the color gold. Now while I am disappointed that the group broke up, "Gold" is an excellent reminder to how good pop music can sound and a testament to the group's brief legacy."

Gold is pure Gold!!! :)

04/16/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Awesome CD! Here I wrote a few little reviews on each song.1. TRAGEDY (3/5) This song gets old.
2. ONE FOR SORROW (5/5) As on previous CDs have been remixes, but the original is pure fantastico.
3. STOMP (5/5) Great dance tune.
4. BETTER BEST FORGOTTEN (3/5) They sound like chipmunks...
5. LOVE'S GOT A HOLD ON MY HEART (4/5) Great song, gets dull.
6. DEEPER SHADE OF BLUE (4/5) This one gets old too!!!
7. LAST THING ON MY MIND (2/5) Too much of an old disco tune.
8. BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW (5/5) Cover after Kylie, its better.
9. SUMMER OF LOVE (5/5) Love the latino theme!
10.5,6,7,8 (2/5) Rodeo - what the - it gets old as well.
11.CHAIN REACTION (5/5) One word - Awesome. Better than Diana Ross's version.
12.BABY DON'T DANCE (5/5) Nice new rhythm and beat.
13.IT'S THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL (5/5) A nice millennial ballad written by Jorgen Elofsson, who also wrote a few of Britney's songs.
14.AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE (5/5) Nice oriental theme.
15.HERE AND NOW (5/5) Very awesome. The remixes are even better, check out Here and now/Youll be sorry Singles.
16.SAY YOU'LL BE MINE (1/5) My least favorite song.
17.ONLY IN MY DREAMS (4/5) A nice shot at Steps' first together songwriting job. Not bad.
18.WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH (4/5) Good ballad, not the best though.
19.WHEN I SAID GOODBYE (5/5) Really nice song about love.
20.HEARTBEAT (5/5) A nice uptempo ballad that'll get you up & singing.SO THAT'S IT!!!
STEPS are the best, too bad they broke up! :(/:)"

The best songs of steps ever

05/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Tragedy- I liked the song when I first heard it, but it does get a bit boring after a lot of listens 5/10



One For Sorrow- A fantastic Steps songs with lovely lyrics 9/10



Stomp- An uptempo, dancey party song, which is one of my favourite Steps songs, but it isnt long enough 9/10



Better Best Forgotten- A cheesy song with great lyrics & a fab dance routine. I love this one too 10/10



Loves Got A Hold On My Heart- Another one of my favourites, pure pop 9/10



Deeper Shade Of Blue- Not too keen on this song but still listenable 7/10



Last Thing On My Mind- Another great song with fab video 8/10



Better The Devil You Know- Its okay, quite an average song. 6/10



Summer Of Love- I didnt like this when I first heard it, but now I do, it grew on me. Electro pop song. 7/10



5 6 7 8- Steps at their very best. The first song was the best. Its 90's cheesy pop & I love it 10/10



Chain Reaction- Another fab song which gets 10/10



Baby Dont Dance- A bit of a let down, I dont like this song. Not a good single. 2/10



Its The Way You Make Me Feel- Another favourite steps song featuring a lot if not all of the band on lead. I also love the costumes in the video for this song. 10/10



After The Love Has Gone- Slow song but still worth a listen 7/10.



Here And Now- Good, strong song, dont like the video at all though 9/10.



Say Youll Be Mine- Great song with fab lyrics & fab video. One of my all time STEPS favourites 10/10



Only In My Dreams- Another great song which should have been released 10/10



Words Are Not Enough- Not as good as some of the other songs but still worth a listen. 7/10.



When I said Goodbye- Romantic, slow song which is okay & worth a listen. 7/10



Heartbeat- Yet another fantastic song from Steps. Pure pop music which i love. 9/10.



Overall a perfect album for all the pop music fans out there. Expresses the magic of steps & their music perfectly. I wish they hadnt split up & had made more music like what is featured on this album!"