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S Club Juniors have had three huge hit singles and that gives their debut album a lot of hype to live up to. Loads of big name writers and producers have come on board and, although it's definitely not for the grown-ups, the kids' army of fans will love it for its boundless energy and perky bubblegum pop choons.
The first single "One Step Closer" opens the album - it's instantly catchy with stacks of disco sounds while "Automatic High"stay true to the slick S Club 7 style. When you first hear "New Direction" you'd be forgiven for thinking its Kylie - a fantastic dance track, much like "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"with synthetic vocals, easily a club floor-filler even for the post-teens.
There's a whole lotta jivin' going on with a cover of the 60s tune "One Fine Day" with loads of shoobedoopydopwop that would fit happily into a Saturday night telly celeb karaoke special. "Puppy Love" will be the next single - flirty, street skatin Calvin sings Donny Osmond's tale of teenage love "And I guess they'll never know how a young heart feels".
Both covers are a bit of a let down after the run of top tunes and the album has its fair share of bland Steps cast-offs but "Feel The Beat" (a Steps Stomp soundalike is full to bursting with glitterballs) could make it as a single with a bit of a revamp. The title track "Together" is a feel goodnumber and professes the party slogan of solidarity,"It doesn't really matter how old or young, together we are strong".
It's an easy target for critics but for the first-time pop pickers - the bands peers - Together is a nicely produced bundle of inoffensive pop. Hours of fun guaranteed.
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Best tracks are You are the One, Feel the Beat and New Direction. The juniors have done a good job of One Fine Day, but their cover of Puppy Love is terrible! One to avoid! Overall i would say this album is a great buy for pop fans, it has a good mix of uptempo and ballad-type songs. You can expect big things from the juniors in the future, if this is anything to go by!
It would be wrong to suggest that this album is without its merits. Certainly, "Automatic High", an auditory punch in the face, boasts a wonderful pounding drum beat and vocalist Aaron's signature roar. Likewise, "Only You" manages to slow the tempo slightly for a stunning modern-day take on the thrash metal made famous by the likes of Metallica. "You are the one" repeats the trick of their earlier E.Ps, featuring a stunningly-fast sweep-picked riff from Frankie and a crashing finale of layered guitars though, as with much of the album, what the Aaron is actually screaming is anyone's guess.
This album is definatly worth purchasing if you're an avid fan of the juniors but, based on the band's earlier work, I couldn't help but feel slightly disapointed with "Together". The follow-up "Sundown" recftifies many of these problems and is probobly a better choice for newcomers to the band.
The hits of 'One Step Closer', 'Automatic High' and 'New Direction' are here, three great songs. The other ten tracks are great as well, Calvin fans can get their fill of him on Puppy Love (you can hear the tune overflowing with sickening sweetness), while other highlights are 'Together' and 'You Are The One'. Everything else is fully upbeat and great to listen, although I was expecting a slightly longer running time for thirteen tracks, to be honest.
Inlay wise, as well as the registration card, you get the 'Thanks And Dedications' section from the band, in which everybody from Simon Fuller right up to Nigel Pickard (then head of CBBC) gets a mention. As mentioned there are the lyrics to each track and the rest of the space is filled up by pictures, although everybody looks like they've been locked in a sauna before the photo shoots. Plus the inlay is laminated as well, extra bonus in my book.
As I say, you'll either love it or hate it. If you do buy it and hate it, then remember that there are worse things you could have spent your money on... :)
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