Amazon.co.uk Review
The Sugababes' outstanding debut album,
One Touch, shines through like a beacon in the morass of bland, indistinguishable girl-group pap that is being released with alarming frequency at the end of the 20th century. "Overload"--one of the finest singles of 2000--was a surprise hit for the young band, and proof that while record companies may spend millions marketing their "next big things", inevitably the good will out. The Sugababes are a girl group of the old school, invoking a sound and attitude reminiscent of the
Shangri-Las or the
Ronettes, striking the perfect balance between attitude and innocence--the same qualities that made the All Saints'
debut album so impressive. Of course, "Overload" is here, and it's still their best song. And the second half of the album is a bit patchy. But tracks like the catchy "Soul Sound", the funky "One Foot In" and the ballad "Look At Me" all provide ample proof that
One Touch is an altogether impressive debut. --
Robert Burrow