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Buzz
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0012414175229
Label: Jive
Manufacturer: Jive
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Jive
Release Date: July 24, 2001
Studio: Jive
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Editorial Review:
With their second U.S. release (Step One actually pulled songs from the first two English albums), Steps have confirmed that they may very well be the best bubblegum band on the planet. Unlike most American acts aiming at the teen market, the British quintet doesn't look to contemporary R&B for inspiration. Instead, it proudly goes back to the heydays of late '70s and early '80s pop. The shadow of Abba looms large, and, unsurprisingly, Steps have charted U.K. hits with covers of songs by Bananarama ("Last Thing on My Mind"), Kylie Minogue ("Better the Devil You Know"), and the Bee Gees ("Tragedy"). The new album continues in the same vein, even if this time around Steps dip their toes in aerobicized funk--"Stomp," which blatantly quotes Chic's "Everybody Dance," is subtitled "a tribute to Bernard Edwards/Nile Rodgers." Despite a surfeit of ballads dragging things down toward the end, the album mostly zips along with feisty energy. If an unabashedly commercial English import deserves to make it in America, it's Steps. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - STEPS, so sad to see you gone
Okay so I am in America and STEPS have been the BIGGEST musical influence in my life. I think they may have been "manufactured" but they werre incredible nonetheless. The British version did have much better songs that were unfortuantely left off of the US version, and MARS AND VENUS sucked. Turn Around, Paradise Lost, Youll be sorry, and If you believe had to be the best songs Steps ever did.
The American version of STEP ONE included Better The Devil You Know, a clever ... Read More
Rating: - Good album but................
This US version of 'Buzz' is a good album. As with the earlier two albums 'Step One' and 'Steptacular' has a good mixture of Pop, Dance and Ballad tracks. But for those who have heard either the UK version (15 track) or Australian version (16 track) will know why the US version is only a good album and not an excellent album, like the UK and AUST versions. The UK and AUST albums have some great tracks ('Better The Devil You Know', 'You'll Be Sorry', 'Paradise Lost', 'Turn Around', 'If You Believe' ... Read More
Rating:  - One of the best, and sadly last groups of the pop trend
After making the UK charts burn up with the cheesy dance-pop of such singles as "Tragedy", "Last Thing On My Mind", and "5,6,7,8", (and managing to go ignored in the US back in 1999), British troupers Steps return once again hoping to invade America. 'Buzz' may not succeed the very mild success of 'Step One', but it's sure to win over its fans with little difficulty. Featuring irresistible teen pop- "Buzzz", "Happy Go Lucky", "Here and Now", ... Read More
Rating: - Steps tried
Steps was a great group. I live in the states and the impact they had on me was big, so it makes me shudder to think how big they were in the UK. They were like our Britney Spears or N SYNC.
I admit after hearing the import of Buzz, I am saddened by the missing tracks, and the addition of Mars and Venus was no smart move. I can tell you what songs would have made it in the US.
Tragedy
Bittersweet
Words are not enough
Turn around
You'll be sorry
Just like the first time
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Rating: - The best
This cd is the best one you can buy. Two of the best songs from the UK edition are not on this one but with songs like "It's the Way You Make Me Feel" and "Summer of Love" this is a great cd. If you like pop music at all you will love this group. Faye and Claire both have amazing voices and Lisa, H, and Lee are also great and they all do great on their solo songs. They truly were the best pop group ever and will be greatly missed after their breakup.
STEPS: May 7, 1997 - Dec 26, 2001
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