Lead single needs to be RedOne-produced. Something like Judas would be FIRE.
Steps The Ultimate Collection!
12 of 19
Originally Posted by Dizagaox:
“Lead single needs to be RedOne-produced. Something like Judas would be FIRE.”
“Lead single needs to be RedOne-produced. Something like Judas would be FIRE.”
That is what i am saying they need someone VERY well known i mean look at JLO with 'On The Floor', her comeback single went to number 1 and was done by RedOne
I think if they where going to do another album I think it should be like this:Start the album from Dec/Jan-March
Do the Ultimate Tour in April
Get back in the studio & finalise everything from the end of May - September
Shoot a music video for the KILLER debut song in October
Premier the song on Radio 1 & Capital FM around the begging of November
Premier the music video around mid November
Release the song end of November, with promo radio stations, chats shows ect
Release the album around mid December with promo on places like The X Factor Final and Strictly so then with xmas sales could be huge.
Then have another single around February
Again promo on Radio Shows
Announce & rehearse for a tour from April-June
Then tour from July - September
Originally Posted by MrJames:
“I hope they manage it. A No.1 Steps album in 2011 will just be magnificent.”
“I hope they manage it. A No.1 Steps album in 2011 will just be magnificent.”
Only managed by desperate PR, it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.
Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.
Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.
Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?
I've had my moan, so there. Now get back to your 5, 6, 7, 8 (that was catchy though
)
Originally Posted by robertaloud30:
“Xenomania seems a good choice for them..maybe a mix of them and Elliott?..I just want pure pop to come back to be honest”
“Xenomania seems a good choice for them..maybe a mix of them and Elliott?..I just want pure pop to come back to be honest”
i agree. they should keep it simple and work with the best pop music producers. also steve mac would be a good choice. redone works with everyone and so does david guetta. i doubt they would be saving their best upcoming tracks for steps.
besides, steps don't need world renowned producers. the first time around they just released pop music and they couldn't care less if it was on trend or considered relevant.
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“Only managed by desperate PR, it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.
Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.
Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.
Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?
I've had my moan, so there. Now get back to your 5, 6, 7, 8 (that was catchy though)”
“Only managed by desperate PR, it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.
Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.
Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.
Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?
I've had my moan, so there. Now get back to your 5, 6, 7, 8 (that was catchy though
)”
Wow, it's like it was quoted word for word from the 'I don't like pop music' handbook. May I be the first to congratulate you on your highly original post. For bonus points you could have also gone for 'They don't even play their own instruments.'
Originally Posted by paw83:
“Wow, it's like it was quoted word for word from the 'I don't like pop music' handbook. May I be the first to congratulate you on your highly original post. For bonus points you could have also gone for 'They don't even play their own instruments.'”
“Wow, it's like it was quoted word for word from the 'I don't like pop music' handbook. May I be the first to congratulate you on your highly original post. For bonus points you could have also gone for 'They don't even play their own instruments.'”
I add my congratulations to the afforementioned poster as well
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.”
“Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.”
Yes, isn't it simply shocking that a hits compilation by a very popular mainstream pop group is charting higher than an album by a gothic rock group who haven't done any UK promotion and haven't released anything for 5 years. I for one am flabbergasted.
Originally Posted by paw83:
“Wow, it's like it was quoted word for word from the 'I don't like pop music' handbook. May I be the first to congratulate you on your highly original post. For bonus points you could have also gone for 'They don't even play their own instruments.'”
“Wow, it's like it was quoted word for word from the 'I don't like pop music' handbook. May I be the first to congratulate you on your highly original post. For bonus points you could have also gone for 'They don't even play their own instruments.'”
OK WOW! it isnt wrong! it is actually pretty amazing! But STEPS really deserve it! I mean one of the many reasons are that they ARE UK pop history!
Originally Posted by Dizagaox:
“Lead single needs to be RedOne-produced. Something like Judas would be FIRE.”
“Lead single needs to be RedOne-produced. Something like Judas would be FIRE.”
I dunno, personally I think a Cathy Dennis tune would be great, something along the lines of Toxic or Catch You.
I hope they steer away from Redone. When he gets it right he's fantastic, but unfortunately a great deal of his songs are total crap. The one from Eurovision was hideous, as was the recent JLS.
Originally Posted by lil lexie:
“I'd say within a week or so. I should imagine the management are rubbing their hands together with glee at the recent, surprising success and I should image they're busy going through writers/producers as we speak.
So would be the ideal person/people for Steps to work with on this one? Pete again?”
“I'd say within a week or so. I should imagine the management are rubbing their hands together with glee at the recent, surprising success and I should image they're busy going through writers/producers as we speak.
So would be the ideal person/people for Steps to work with on this one? Pete again?”
Definitely more Pete Waterman / Abba-esque tracks would be great...which is what made them popular the first time...but they need to work with other dance producers to. Whatever happens, they need to sound distinctive.
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“Only managed by desperate PR, it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.
Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.
Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.
Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?”
“Only managed by desperate PR, it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.
Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.
Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.
Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?
”
OK WOW! it isnt wrong! it is actually pretty amazing! But STEPS really deserve it! I mean one of the many reasons are that they ARE UK pop history! AND the reunion is only UK & Ireland based so none of the world knows about it plus they where always mainly a UK Group! if you can call 14 consecutive top 10 singles and 4 top 5 album + and number 1 greatest hits under their belt and another one on the way, People still love them and they are all uber talented you just need to wake up and smell the music!
Originally Posted by gpk:
“personally, i wouldn't want them to stray away from their original path. max martin or dr. luke could deliver that sound along with possibly xenomania? i agree there should be a natural progression. however, they wouldn't want to alienate their loyal fan base.”
“personally, i wouldn't want them to stray away from their original path. max martin or dr. luke could deliver that sound along with possibly xenomania? i agree there should be a natural progression. however, they wouldn't want to alienate their loyal fan base.
”
I think I mentioned Xenomania either in this thread or another one...but what tends to happen these days is that a Radio Edit is put out accompanied by various remixes...so you could have Xenomania doing the Radio Edit accompanied by David Guetta, Pete Hammond (Pete Waterman / SAW fame - think Kylie's 'Put Your Hand Up), RedOne, Almighty ( www.almightyrecords.com ) and maybe one other supplying remixes. That way, the sound would be current, while at the same time, satisfying the fan base.
Chain Reaction (Almighty Remix)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NDc9k3LG_4
Here & Now (Almighty Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epWWvdb_W8c
Originally Posted by ForerroRocher:
“I remember not being a fan of DSOB at all back when it was first released. Now I LOVE it! It's actually a fabulous song. Better late than never, though, I guess. LOL. ”
“I remember not being a fan of DSOB at all back when it was first released. Now I LOVE it! It's actually a fabulous song.
Better late than never, though, I guess. LOL. ”
You have just given me an idea for a Steps song...Better Late Than Never...I am hearing it already!
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“Only managed by desperate PR, it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.
Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.
Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.
Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?
I've had my moan, so there. Now get back to your 5, 6, 7, 8 (that was catchy though)”
“Only managed by desperate PR, it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.
Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.
Don't get me wrong, I know the women can sing, and I had a thing about the dark haired one back in the day (heh), but bugger me, there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.
Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?
I've had my moan, so there. Now get back to your 5, 6, 7, 8 (that was catchy though
)”
Give me Steps over Evanescence any day of the week.
I can see why people like Evanescence, but her voice always felt like someone dragging nails down a blackboard. Sorry. 
Originally Posted by miles19740:
“I think I mentioned Xenomania either in this thread or another one...but what tends to happen these days is that a Radio Edit is put out accompanied by various remixes...so you could have Xenomania doing the Radio Edit accompanied by David Guetta, Pete Hammond (Pete Waterman / SAW fame - think Kylie's 'Put Your Hand Up), RedOne, Almighty ( www.almightyrecords.com ) and maybe one other supplying remixes. That way, the sound would be current, while at the same time, satisfying the fan base.
Chain Reaction (Almighty Remix)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NDc9k3LG_4
Here & Now (Almighty Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epWWvdb_W8c”
“I think I mentioned Xenomania either in this thread or another one...but what tends to happen these days is that a Radio Edit is put out accompanied by various remixes...so you could have Xenomania doing the Radio Edit accompanied by David Guetta, Pete Hammond (Pete Waterman / SAW fame - think Kylie's 'Put Your Hand Up), RedOne, Almighty ( www.almightyrecords.com ) and maybe one other supplying remixes. That way, the sound would be current, while at the same time, satisfying the fan base.
Chain Reaction (Almighty Remix)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NDc9k3LG_4
Here & Now (Almighty Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epWWvdb_W8c”
i tend not to listen to remixes these days. i cant put my finger on why or how that happened. so in that context the original version would be important to me. i do agree that the remixes are important in terms of being current. however, that was never an issue the first time around. steps were hardly cutting edge or current at the time and i believe that was part of their appeal.
somebody else mentioned cathy dennis as a possible songwriter. that i agree is a good idea.
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“Only managed by desperate PR,”
“Only managed by desperate PR,”
Do you mean the steps reunion programme? Everything else they have done PR wise I wouldn't call desperate
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.”
“it selling for next to nothing in ASDA, and pandering to 13 year olds - and their mums who once danced around their handbags to these rip off Bee Gees impersonators - with disposable income.”
you missed out the gay market lol
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.”
“Karaoke getting to number one is a bigger joke than an X Factor winner.”
If karaoke means great songs you can sing along to then I don't see the problem?
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.”
“there's something wrong about them getting a number one over someone as uber talented as Amy Lee - as much as Evanescence didn't do any promotion.”
Well that is your opinion although albums aren't just about the singing..and I am sure the Evanescence album is selling very well also
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?”
“Still, big six figure sales and number 1 in the US says it all. How's Steps doing over there?
”
who cares?..I am sure tragedy charted over there but could be wrong
Originally Posted by Launch Fan:
“I've had my moan, so there. Now get back to your 5, 6, 7, 8 (that was catchy though)”
“I've had my moan, so there. Now get back to your 5, 6, 7, 8 (that was catchy though
)”
thanks I will lol
Just watching episode 2 of the show now. So sad that their success years were blighted by silly arguements
It would be pretty interesting to see what would happen with new material from them.
It could flop, but they might as well try. I doubt they're going to get a better opportunity than on their 10 year reunion, off the back of a #1 album and the tour, in a time where europop is all over the charts. Let's be honest, if it does poorly, it's not like they have a super serious legacy to tarnish.
I agree that Xenomania, RedOne, Dr Luke etc. should be the way to go. If they can provide a killer dance/pop number that is unavoidably catchy with a good beat they should be fine. Many people wont take them seriously regardless, so there's no point in going all 'grown up' on us and pulling a Take That.
It's obviously too late for this year, but getting on X Factor will be a coup. The intro alone will demonstrate their legacy to a new generation, remind the older ones of their hits and get good hype going for new material.
I can only see them having one reunion album though, but perhaps that's for the best.
It could flop, but they might as well try. I doubt they're going to get a better opportunity than on their 10 year reunion, off the back of a #1 album and the tour, in a time where europop is all over the charts. Let's be honest, if it does poorly, it's not like they have a super serious legacy to tarnish.
I agree that Xenomania, RedOne, Dr Luke etc. should be the way to go. If they can provide a killer dance/pop number that is unavoidably catchy with a good beat they should be fine. Many people wont take them seriously regardless, so there's no point in going all 'grown up' on us and pulling a Take That.
It's obviously too late for this year, but getting on X Factor will be a coup. The intro alone will demonstrate their legacy to a new generation, remind the older ones of their hits and get good hype going for new material.
I can only see them having one reunion album though, but perhaps that's for the best.
Steps must avoid sounding generic. They need their own distinctive brand of catchy pop with a unique sound.
I've already got my copy of Ultimate Collection but went to the shop today to get my 8 year old sister a copy of it and it was sold out. Anyone know if it is going to be number one tomorrow?
currently listening to Alcazar's We Keep On Rocking. This is what STEPS should be doing and something they'd excel at - a bit of Euro-cheese disco. I think giving them current, cutting edge pop would just be missing the point a bit.
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