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Five girls, unashamed to spout opinions and punch their stamp onto everything, took the whole world by storm when they unleashed "Wannabe" on an unsuspecting audience back in 1996. Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh created their own revolution before Geri fled, they went a bit R&B and everything went silent.
Now in 2007, they're all back together, claiming they're still bezzie mates and finally releasing a greatest hits CD. Featuring all of their singles, as well as advert soundtrack "Move Over" and two new tracks, this compilation actually makes you realise that while their success was down to the whole package, their songs were in fact really, really good.
A Spice ballad was mainly for Christmas, and only a cold heart could fail to love their first festive #1, the shimmering "2 Become 1". The heartbroken post-Geri "Goodbye" provided the girls with their last really good single and, despite it being released mid-summer, "Viva Forever's" layered vocals and fairy-filled video has stood the test of time.
It's not often that a band manages to do both ballads and dancefloor stompers well, but this is no ordinary band. "Spice Up Your Life" actually sounds better now than it did back in '97 and their piece de resistance "Who Do You Think You Are" still manages to fill dancefloors. And don't let's forget "Stop", the only Spice Girl single that failed to reach #1. Sounding like it could have come straight out of the 60s, this is one song we'd love to hear a Mark Ronson rendition of.
The obligatory two new songs hark back to the days of Spice and Spiceworld rather than their more urban third album, Forever. "Headlines" has a classic Spice ballad feel while "Voodoo" ramps up the fun and flavour of "Spice Up Your Life".
If you were one of the many haters of the Spice Girls back in the day, then this CD isn't going to change your mind about them. But if you grew up watching their every move, then this is a slice of nostalgia that miraculously still sounds fresh today. --Talia Kraines
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Would there ever be a time a for a spice reunion? its true its pretty much formulated pop that was of a certain time and place! but oh what a time!
When the fivesome hit the music scene in the summer of 96 they where so fresh and in your face.."wannabe" wasnt a life-changing song vocally or lyrically but brought a breath of fresh air to the music scene...not just here but round the world! from schoolgirls to pop fans..to the parents and the odd grandparent..we all lapped it up!
we dressed up as our favourite spice...learnt the dance routines..sang along! this album will bring back so many memories!
the girls crafted pure pop and gave some great tracks...and marketed themselves to perfection! we had dolls, writing paper..even crisps!
although a lot of the songs are throwaway...the harmonies and blending vocals of all the girls from the strongest (mel c) to the weakest(geri)! to the dancing..but they gave great energy both live and on record!
you have the immense wonderful ballads "2 become 1" and "viva forever" the pure pop of "stop" and " who do you think you are" the dance workout "spice up your life" the sentimental slush of "mama" "goodbye" and the new single "headlines" and the great rnb floorfiller "holler"
apart from "headlines" the only new track is voodoo" which has a bit more ummph! but still fails to capture the glory of the heyday!
still every song will remind you of a special time or a crazy time. sort of what were you doing when this was out...where were you when you first heard this!
maybe a whole new generation will discover the girls! but i doubt it will be like like the abba revival as the sound has aged!
still buy this album and enjoy it for the pop perfection that it was and the way it changed/shook up the music scene! i cant wait for the concerts!!! got me tickets...and you just know it will be a great party!
When the fivesome hit the music scene in the summer of 96 they where so fresh and in your face.."wannabe" wasnt a life-changing song vocally or lyrically but brought a breath of fresh air to the music scene...not just here but round the world! from schoolgirls to pop fans..to the parents and the odd grandparent..we all lapped it up!
we dressed up as our favourite spice...learnt the dance routines..sang along! this album will bring back so many memories!
the girls crafted pure pop and gave some great tracks...and marketed themselves to perfection! we had dolls, writing paper..even crisps!
although a lot of the songs are throwaway...the harmonies and blending vocals of all the girls from the strongest (mel c) to the weakest(geri)! to the dancing..but they gave great energy both live and on record!
you have the immense wonderful ballads "2 become 1" and "viva forever" the pure pop of "stop" and " who do you think you are" the dance workout "spice up your life" the sentimental slush of "mama" "goodbye" and the new single "headlines" and the great rnb floorfiller "holler"
apart from "headlines" the only new track is voodoo" which has a bit more ummph! but still fails to capture the glory of the heyday!
still every song will remind you of a special time or a crazy time. sort of what were you doing when this was out...where were you when you first heard this!
maybe a whole new generation will discover the girls! but i doubt it will be like like the abba revival as the sound has aged!
still buy this album and enjoy it for the pop perfection that it was and the way it changed/shook up the music scene! i cant wait for the concerts!!! got me tickets...and you just know it will be a great party!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Love them or hate them, the Spice Girls have made some of the best pop tunes of the last decade.
Every pop music fan should own this collection of killer tunes. They're really the ABBA of the 90's.
Essential.
Every pop music fan should own this collection of killer tunes. They're really the ABBA of the 90's.
Essential.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a guy, I admitted it openly that the Spice Girls were awesome with five funky personalities to match their voices and their insane image and phrase "girl power!" My favourites were Emma and Mel B though Mel C's vocals are definitely the strongest.
Okay, so their songs aren't classics but you cannot deny that they changed the face of pop forever. They are the biggest British band since the Beatles, and no you All Saints or Westlife will never be as big around the globe. The sell out tour proves it.
Why should we care? We shouldn't, but in a way this nostalgic album makes us. There will be at least one track on here that will have touched you in one way or another.
Cheesy and in your face is the name of the game when you hear "Wannabe" but how can you deny that it wasn't catching? It was their biggest number 1. You have great ballards "2 become 1" and the powerful "Viva Forever". You have the emotionally charged "Goodbye" and the equally awesome "Mama".
Dance your feet away with "Spice Up Your Life" or feel the RNB factor in "Holler". "Too Much" their second Xmas number one or even "Say You'll be there", the song where Mel C showed off her vocal talents. And you can bounce away with "Who Do You Think You Are" or jump around to "Stop!"
There's the catchy "Move Over" from the Pspsi add and two new songs, including "Voodoo" which is really catchy.
So go on, give it a try and bring back those memories...you know you wanna!
Okay, so their songs aren't classics but you cannot deny that they changed the face of pop forever. They are the biggest British band since the Beatles, and no you All Saints or Westlife will never be as big around the globe. The sell out tour proves it.
Why should we care? We shouldn't, but in a way this nostalgic album makes us. There will be at least one track on here that will have touched you in one way or another.
Cheesy and in your face is the name of the game when you hear "Wannabe" but how can you deny that it wasn't catching? It was their biggest number 1. You have great ballards "2 become 1" and the powerful "Viva Forever". You have the emotionally charged "Goodbye" and the equally awesome "Mama".
Dance your feet away with "Spice Up Your Life" or feel the RNB factor in "Holler". "Too Much" their second Xmas number one or even "Say You'll be there", the song where Mel C showed off her vocal talents. And you can bounce away with "Who Do You Think You Are" or jump around to "Stop!"
There's the catchy "Move Over" from the Pspsi add and two new songs, including "Voodoo" which is really catchy.
So go on, give it a try and bring back those memories...you know you wanna!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Spice is nice
I love this album i was a huge spice girls fan now years later i still love all te tunes and the new trak they brougt out to promote it....
Published 1 month ago by Scott
memories
takes me back to when my two lovley girls were young and they tried to teach me all the moves.great listening
Published 4 months ago by Mes E. S. Rutter
An Excellent Spice Girls Collection
Many of the hits on this cd are very high-quality and good to listen to. I remember being in high school when many of the Spice Girl's songs were played on the radio. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Stella Carrier
Good
Very good quality and come on it's the spice girls.......! It could only be amazing!!!
Published 18 months ago by Seun
classic spice girls
great greatest hits at a good price for download, what else is there left to say? buy in now!!
Published 22 months ago by R. J. Riley
Wannabe's hey!
Wanna buy the first album and forget this silly remix album..a very talentless girlie group that i blame for all this 'Girl Power' nonsense..Geri..have a word with yourself!.. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by Mr. Anthony Cox
made me sick
upon listening to this album i spontaneously erupted a large quantity of matter from my oral regions. i now understand why... this is purile manufactured pop. Read more
Published on 16 July 2009 by Mr. C. V. Giordano
Greatest hits from the biggest selling girl group of all time
In the weeks leading up to the release of their debut single, Wannabe, the music channel The Box played the fun video to the single 70 times a week. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2008 by Gary Hall
classic!
nomatter what anybody says the spice girls are to me the greatest band britain has ever produced (am i to young for the beatles? Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2008 by FUTURESTARdelux
dated!.
After just 10 years this Greatest Hits, was the most waited cd of the oo's, but that aside this cd just didnt stand the test of time - and the single Headlines chart position... Read more
Published on 21 May 2008 by st'pot!!
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