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Better The Devil You Know

Previously released on the Step One album for the US, it's Steps remaking a Kylie oldie with the Steps ABBA-90's feel. It'll make you feel good and want to dance but not one of the better songs on the album... maybe because it's an old Steps song?

Summer Of Love

Steps travel to South America as they reach for a Latin-flaire song. This is what happens when you blend two different types of music genres (Latin and pop) to create a crisp beat that keeps the lyrics rolling without getting boring. The chorus is the highpoint with its sudden drum upbeat to create a quick excitment within the song. Not just a song for summer loves! Can anyone see a GAP commercial in the making for the video of this song?

STOMP

Probably the fastest and most discoy track on the album. This is a Steps classic-type song with a hint of their maturity seeping through. I'm sure it wasn't too hard to make some dance moves for this song, just clap your hands and stomp your feet alot and it's sure to be a success. Old Steps fans will love this song with the hope of grabbing a few new listeners. Definetly a song to be played at a party to get it jumping! And of course it's a number 1 single!

It's The Way You Make Me Feel

Picture yourself standing on a sidewalk on a breazy day. That's the feeling that this song gives. From it's opening whimsical tune you know that this is a feel-gooder. It's definelty different with its music but for some reason it will remind you of every other Steps song out there, but not. Confused? This song is a grow-on-you song. It is also the song written by Max Martin (Britney's writer). The chorus is awesome with every member showing their talent, including Lisa with the occasional high pitch that always adds a tingle to your spine when a singer can do that.

You'll Be Sorry

A clubby song beginning introduces this song with H in the lead vocals. Nothing too special about it and not really number 1 single material. It would probably be more popular if you were dancing to it in a stroblight on a crowded dancefloor, but not a song you would want to hear on the radio too often.

Learn To Love Again

H shows his writing talents in his solo, which, need improvements. The song is not a catcher.

It's all about a break up and how H will get over her and love again... blah blah blah.

Never Get Over You

And we're off again! Lisa picks the album back up with her fast-paced solo that includes some creative sound effects with her surprising vocal ranges that she does not tend to show too often. It's about time she got some spotlight on an album! Even though the lyrics are not too happy (it's about a breakup) the song makes you wiggle where you are standing. Look out for the organ playing in the background... nice touch!

Hand On Your Heart

With a "Celine-type" intro to this song, we come to the first true ballad on the album, and no better person to sing it than Claire. This is her solo on the album, and not dissapointing either. As usual, Claire gives a perfect vocal presentation with her highs and lows that always create a sparkling array of musical magic.

Happy Go Lucky

Who let Ace Of Base write a song for this album? If you like Ace Of Base, this is your song. With a plotline alot like Britney's "Lucky" (kindof funny if you ask me), this song is a classic pop tune that will be easy to sing along to. You can't help but like this song, although you want to say it's just filler material.

Buzzz

Electric sounds, then the crowd goes wild, and then.... they're back!!! No not Steps, Ace Of Base! This must be the tribute section of the album. Another AOB-type tune with a mix of a teeny bit of a ragae sound. Add some Mandy Moore-type vocals with some rapping from Lee in the middle and you have the Bu-bu-buzzz.

Here and Now

And now for the BEST song on the album! From the opening chorus you will know this is probably the best song Steps have ever performed. It has a bit of BSB inserts in between the lyrics which it even more better. It has the reminents of "I'll Be The One". This would definetly be a hit in the US! The vocals are very diverse and range from Claire singing a backup high over the chorus with an echo effect. Did you catch the "Lucky-like" music during the bridge?

Paradise Lost

It feels like a deserted island...which of course, is what the song is about. It is a pretty good STEPS song, but nothing to get too excited about. It does have an Ace of Base background but the vocals will remind you of "Summer Of Love". It must be a summer-song thing. Not likely to be much of a hit in the US, but will easily please a Steps fan with its whimsical vocals and poppy chorus and music.

Turnaround

Lee's solo with the help from the rest of the group during the chorus. It gives off a vibe of being a Ricky Martin rip-off, but not actually succeeding to be as good. The title is repeated about a hundred times during the song, making it seem repeditive. And you will notice that the line, "your love means everything to me" is included. Don't they have a song that says that already?

Wouldn't Hurt So Bad

Another ballad song by Faye that is indeed not that bad! The lyrics are interesting and are a good start to Steps producing good ballads. This song is also one that will have to grow on you, but after maybe a couple times you will see the hidden qualities of this song.

If You Believe

This song will definetly make you think about how the world revolves. It is one of the better songs on the album and what a way to end this album! With awesome chorus vocals and lyrics that have a meaning, this is the song to play for your special someone. The chorus of this song will definetly give you that happy feeling and bring a tear to your eyes, then press back and sing along at the top of your lungs with Faye.