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As potential contenders to the poptastic crown that Steps had claimed as their own, something really special was required of Scooch's debut, and to give credit where it's due, they've come up trumps. Things get off to a great start on Four Sure with a trio of singles to gently ease the listener into Scoochland--the title track , an up-tempo pop anthem sure to have even the most unrhythmical toes a-tapping, swiftly followed by the decidedly Abba-esque harmonies and melodies of "More Than I Needed To Know" and the boinging spring sounds of "When My Baby", which sounds like a demented Zebedee has entered the studio and started dancing. You couldn't blame him if he had, as this is a prime example of how great pop music can be--high on the energy and harmonies, lightweight and fluffy and with an endearing happiness that makes it so hard to hate them. They also manage to steer clear of overly sweet and slushy ballads, preferring to keep things popping along nicely. If the title of track "The Best Is Yet To Come" holds true, Steps had better watch their step. --Helen Marquis
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is one of the great mysteries of pop music as to how this album disappeared without trace, whilst Steps were one of the most successful acts in chart history. Thank goodness Kylie's comeback and the abject failure of One True Voice wiped the smug grin off Waterman's face.
Anyway, 'For Sure' stands as the great lost pop single of our time, utterly infectious and silly, but great fun, and the rest of the album never disappoints. Perhaps it would've fared better if they'd included their cover of the Theme from the Littlest Hobo. *Sigh* The benefits of hindsight.
Ah, pop, you truly are a fickle mistress. Scooch, you were robbed.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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It is now 7 years down the line from some of these reviews so I thought I would update you all on the progress of this group. Fast forward to 2007 and having heard that Scooch are to represent us at the Eurovision Song Contest in May I decided to check them out by purchasing their one and only album which was on a reissue in a major store.
All I can say is that these guys have been severely underrated and that this album is surely one of the best pop albums I have ever heard. Reminiscent of ABBA, but with a style of its own, fantastic harmonies, great, catchy songs, amazing energy, this music dazzles and the CD is playing constantly in my car. I have not tired of these songs in two weeks. So go on buy the album (quite rare I believe) and listen. You won't be disappointed in the slightest. These guys are set to go places. I can't wait until the next album. If you only buy one album this year, let this be it-you might have to search around to obtain it, but it will be more than worth it I can assure you.
All I can say is that these guys have been severely underrated and that this album is surely one of the best pop albums I have ever heard. Reminiscent of ABBA, but with a style of its own, fantastic harmonies, great, catchy songs, amazing energy, this music dazzles and the CD is playing constantly in my car. I have not tired of these songs in two weeks. So go on buy the album (quite rare I believe) and listen. You won't be disappointed in the slightest. These guys are set to go places. I can't wait until the next album. If you only buy one album this year, let this be it-you might have to search around to obtain it, but it will be more than worth it I can assure you.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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You can tell, just by listening to the first three tracks alone, that Stock and Aitken have not lost their touch. For Sure is probably the best track they've written in the last 10 years or so! Don't pass these guys up, just because they look like another typical pop band. The songs are high quality pop/dance music. And why should it be? Because they have been written by the pop gurus themselves. Bravo, Mike Stock, bravo, Matt Aitken, you deserve another gold medal to your mountain.
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Steps Alternative
A commercial pop album which doesn't have a bad track on it. The songs are brilliantly written and are very much in the vein of Steps. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dave
This is pure pop
This album has very catchy songs on it.If you like pop then you will love this album.The songs are mostly uptempo and are great to dance to. Read more
Published on 8 May 2008 by Wallace
The best was yet to come!!
When Scooch released 'when my baby' in 1999, I didn't want to know - they seemed a cheap cash in on what Steps perfected! Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2007 by Mr. AJ Collins
Spectacular!!!
I only bought this cd because of Amazon's (very!) reasonable price and im glad i did, because unlike most albums i love all the songs and the singles arent the only strong tracks!! Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2001 by amyelisabeth@dreamgirl.co.uk
Stock and Aitken back on track
Since the split of SAW, Stock and Aitken have never created anything that quite measured up to their output in the 80s from my perspective. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2001
Hey It's Scooch, as poppy as ever!
Well it has been a longly awaited album by me that's for sure. When first listening to this album I thought Scooch, you have out done yourselves once again. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2000
A great pop album - For sure!
Well it's been a little while coming, but it's finally here - Scooch's debut album - and it was certainly worth the wait. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2000
Scooch are on the loose!
Phew! I have to admit breathing a sigh of relief after having listened to 'Four Sure' once through, having been prepared for extreme disappointment (I am reminded of my initial... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2000
a great pop album thru and thru
it is such a good album! although the group may be under-rated it is one of the best pop albums i have ever heard! Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2000
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