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Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 02:13 PM

I think we're all in need of an uplift today with Sarah's horribly sad news, so I'm going to be hosting a Girls Aloud listening party at 8pm today to celebrate the high points (and there are so many, of course) of their incredible career as a group.

If you're around, please join us to press play on Ten (standard edition) at 8pm tonight. I'll post each song in the thread so that we can discuss and comment along.

This is the album you need on Spotify:



Let us know if you'll be around, I hope you can join

Posted by: LJ JORD 7 26th August 2020, 02:14 PM

A lovely idea

I’ll try and be around for this. I’ve been in the mood to want to listen to them all day since hearing the news

Posted by: HarryEzra 26th August 2020, 02:20 PM

Im 100% down for this <3

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 02:33 PM

💕 I’ll be there

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 02:36 PM

Great idea I'll make sure to be around for this later.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 06:05 PM

Under an hour to go, pleased to see there's interest!

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 26th August 2020, 06:36 PM

Unfortunately I can't be around to participate But I have been listening to them a lot today!

Best girl group ever, don't care what anyone says.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 06:36 PM

Fully agree you're here in spirit Aly and that's what matters!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 06:50 PM

10 MINUTES!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 06:56 PM

OUR SUPPORT ACT

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 06:58 PM

Can't wait for this Girls Aloud were my childhood idols and I still adore their music!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:00 PM

01 Something New

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:01 PM

What an ICONIC ANTHEM to start with!!!! My favourite Girls Aloud song, and one of my favourite songs of all-time (a surefire contender for #1??). The energy, the sass, the hooks *.*

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:01 PM

My opinions on this are very well known :')

I actually don't hate it as much as I say I do... I just think it's ridiculously overrated. I don't like the verses!

06.0 Something New

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:01 PM

I am finally the proud owner of the blue 'Something New' vinyl as of yesterday the perfect start to their comeback!

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:02 PM

Oh and I'm not just saying this, but Sarah's "Take a walk on the wild side of life" is the genuine highlight!

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:02 PM

ANTHEM I was elated when I first heard this for the first time, it really felt like Girls Aloud were back with a bang!

11,000,000/10 - Something New

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:03 PM

02 The Promise

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:04 PM

I was such a proud fan when 'The Promise' became such a mammoth hit for the girls! Love the throwback charm to it.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:04 PM

Ughhhhh. Another one I don't like nearly as much as I should/everyone else seems to!

Again, Sarah steals this song though. Especially live!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:05 PM

HERE I AM

WALKING PRIMROSE

^ Sarah's finest moment What a song, so classy and different for them! Would be low top 10 out of their singles for me I think.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:05 PM

Oh yeah, I was absolutely ecstatic for them that this was a huge hit for them (and the fact it gave them their first (and only ) BRIT).

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:06 PM

I was initially confused by The Promise when I first heard it! It was so different to anything they'd ever done and wasn't at all what I was expecting. Not that I thought it was bad, I just needed a couple more listens to settle with it! It grew on me so quickly. The buzz around this song really made it seem like a #1 could be on the cards... and then it all fell into place It was such an amazing time to be a fan! This really felt like a moment.

11 Something New
10 The Promise

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:07 PM

03 The Loving Kind

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:07 PM

Another iconic Sarah moment...!

I adore The Loving Kind, especially this single mix! It's lush, and Nicola steals this one I think.

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:08 PM

'The Loving Kind' is definitely my biggest Girls Aloud grower! It used to fall a bit flat for me but its beauty crept up over the years.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:09 PM

This is Nicola's song through and through, but doesn't she hate this?

The production is sublime. So dreamy and... Just gorgeous. Their most underrated imo.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:10 PM

She does!!!!

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:10 PM

The Loving Kind is sounding beautiful, I particularly love the "I'd do anything..." section. I think it was a strong second single choice. It deserved more than #10!

11 Something New
10 The Promise
9 The Loving Kind

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:11 PM

04 Untouchable

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:12 PM

Through wind and rain we got here
Now we're flying babe with no fear
We've been doing pain for so long
When I stare in your eyes it's all gone

the way this song feels extra poignant today

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:12 PM

I remember buying 'Out Of Control' on CD and instantly having such a connection with 'Untouchable' I was over the moon when it was chosen as a single! The single mix was a bit of a misfire but I'm glad it gave the song more attention anyway. The album version remains a discography highlight!

Posted by: HarryEzra 26th August 2020, 07:14 PM

Started late due to spotify being a pain but two anthems to start with (not gonna give any song a 11 cos its not about that)

10 Something New
08 The Promise

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:14 PM

THEIR ABSOLUTE BEST FOR ME. Absolutely SUBLIME.

I love it so much that even the radio edit couldn't hinder my love for it! The 6 minute version is outstanding. I wish they were brave enough to release that version of it!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:14 PM

This has been such a slow-burning track for me, I always liked it but it's aged like a fine wine

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:14 PM

I've always felt like the Radio Mix could have been a bit better than it is (I don't think the vocoder lends very well to it), but still, it's great. I prefer the album version, that's truly epic! As a fan, the #11 peak was incredibly frustrating... but they had done so very well to achieve 20 consecutive Top 10 hits

11 Something New
10 The Promise
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix) - I'd give a 10 to the album version

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:14 PM

05 Sexy! No No No...

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:15 PM

Sexy

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:16 PM

My second fave GA song!! What an incredible track, I was obsessed at the time and I still adore it

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:17 PM

Now time for my favourite GA song I remember receiving an email from the Girls Aloud website saying that they had a new single coming out called 'Sexy! No No No...' and was a bit mystified by that title the song was every bit as whacky as it suggested and in the best way possible *.* I love the video too!!

Cheryl's intro the whole song is so electrifying!

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:18 PM

What a song. It packs SO much punch! Always has been an absolute fave for me!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:18 PM

06 Call the Shots

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:20 PM

Call the Shots is just beautiful, what a stunner of a track. The production, the vocals, it's so subtle by their standards, which makes it so striking Nicola's "dreams that glitter" is perfection!

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:20 PM

I remember being on holiday in Scotland when Sexy! premiered. It had quite an early in the morning premiere on radio, but the reception was bad... I heard bits of it and it sounded so chaotic I had to wait until going home to be able to hear it properly. An amazing way to start off that era, a song that only Girls Aloud could do. One of their very best!

Call the Shots is absolutely gorgeous One of my favourite mid-tempo songs of all time. The middle 8 with Nadine/Nicola is divine. It doesn't surprise me that UK radio finally warmed to Girls Aloud with this song - a #1 airplay smash!

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:20 PM

Ooft the 'Tangled Up' era was everything 'Call The Shots' is lush! I'm so glad that it was quite a long-running hit for them too.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:21 PM

This has aged rather well for me. It's still really overrated, imo, but it's lovely. I find the chorus a bit monotonous and bland (something which The Loving Kind does better for me!) still... it's cute.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:21 PM

Hello all!

'Call the Shots' is a big fave, takes me right back to hearing it on the radio at the time. Nicola's middle-8 is beautiful.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:22 PM

07 Can't Speak French

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:22 PM

Ugh, Tangled Up really was THAT bitch. All three singles are perfection!! (and I firmly believe this was the right third single, even over Girl Overboard!)

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:22 PM

'Can't Speak French' is genuinely a 10/10 for me too... a flawless singles run! Really takes me back to being in Spain during summer '08, so much fun

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:24 PM

Oh God. I really don't like this. This to me is what IUSA is to Britney's discography... the album they come from has a bunch of more interesting and better hits This is irritating, but catchy.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:25 PM

08 Something Kinda Ooooh

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:25 PM

I know a lot of fans would have preferred 'Girl Overboard' but I think 'Can't Speak French' was a great choice of single! Tangled Up could definitely have had more singles if they weren't bothered about maintaining their run of Top 10s.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:26 PM

Omg it's banger after banger SKO is in their top 5 best, what an ANTHEM!!

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:27 PM

'Something Kinda Ooooh' is such a stomper fond memories of listening to 'The Sound of Girls Aloud: The Greatest Hits' with my friends a lot during this time!

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:27 PM

For a long time this was my favourite Girls Aloud single - it's quality definitely hasn't waned but I think there's a couple of songs that just edge above it now.

Love Nadine/Nicola's 'rap' section and Cheryl is the star of the video.

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:27 PM

Anyone else learn the dance moves?

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:28 PM

Can't Speak French I was always more than satisfied with this being chosen as the third single - many weren't! It's such a great, quirky bop. It had great longevity in the UK chart! http://girlsalouddiscography.weebly.com/cant-speak-french.html

SOMETHING
KINDA
OOOOH



I never ever get remotely bored of this! A barnstorming BOP *.* My absolutely favourite song by them. I remember playing this, All Saints - Rock Steady and Sugababes - Easy on a loop for weeks

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:28 PM

*Side note* - I've literally JUST noticed that this is their career in reverse of era :') Oops.

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WHAT A BANGER! I absolute love, love, L O V E this. It's a beast and never fails to get me going. Flawless. Until Untouchable came along, this was always my favourite. Surprisingly, Kimberley's part is my fave.

Also, when thinking about how many "O"s to use in the title, I always envision the single cover where each member is inside a letter :')

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:28 PM

09 Biology

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:29 PM

OMG THAT TRIO!!!!

Back when we had more than one girl group doing big things

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:29 PM

Biology is another incredible track!! It's probably just outside their top 10 for me so I like it a little less than most, but still adore it. It's so unique and unconventional

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:30 PM

This one is slightly overrated for me. I like the song structure but the chorus doesn't hit quite as much - possibly the least interesting part of the song? Still a tune of course and well done to them for turning such an unconventional song into one of their signature hits.

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:30 PM

'Biology' is my second favourite single of theirs such an idiosyncratic girl-group song! But they pulled it off so well.

An iconic orange McDonalds music player anthem

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:30 PM

'Biology' is one of the most unique and interesting pop songs of all time. The video is absolutely fantastic too! So, SO good.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:32 PM

Biology remains a completely exhilarating listen 15 years on... it's so unique with its odd structure. Every element of this song is so catchy!

I'm glad this gave them a Top 5 hit for the Chemistry era. The public didn't seem quite as on board with them as they had before, which was a shame because Chemistry was such a step up from the first two albums. I think they played it wrong with the single choices overall.

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:32 PM

The video annoys me because it should be so slick and on point but the girls are soooo sloppy in it!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:32 PM

10 The Show

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:33 PM

The Show completes my Girls Aloud top 3, what a phenomenal song, and their best music video!!

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:33 PM

'The Show' wasn't a huge favourite for me when I was younger but it's grown into something special over the years <3 so dreamy.

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:34 PM

I always thought this was overrated too but it's really grown on me in recent times. Not sure why, I think the chorus just worked its way into my head. I really like the guitar line that runs through too, kind of nods to the edginess of their debut despite the obvious 'glow-up' in image and sound.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:35 PM

Love the synthy 80's sound of this! The video is great too. Ridiculously catchy and has always been a highlight!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:35 PM

11 Love Machine

Posted by: HarryEzra 26th August 2020, 07:36 PM

Late but update:

10 Something new
08 The Promise
09 The Loving Kind
10 Untouchable
10 Sexy No No No...
09 Call The Shots
08 Cant Speak French
08.5 Something Kinda Ooooh

[So far, i hate being behind]

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:36 PM

The Show! I was absolutely obsessed with this when it came out, it still holds up well today. It was released 16 years ago, I was 16 years old at the time of release... where did the time go?

The music video is cheap and tacky but very endearing

What a bop! 'Ten' as an album is relentless Tune after tune!

This CD:UK performance is one of my faves:



11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:37 PM

I remember being so obsessed with The Show, then seeing a teaser for the follow-up single on a music channel and it was a clip of the "come take my hand..." part of Love Machine, so I expected it to be slow!! Imagine my shock when I heard it in full

Another iconic music video though, I remember it so clearly

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:38 PM

Crazy that GA thought this would be career suicide when it has proven to be one of their signature hits! Not an ultimate favourite for me but a lot of fun nevertheless.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:39 PM

As much as this is a classic, it's probably their most annoying for me. I think with every listen, this gets worse for me

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:39 PM

A classic! So glad they listened to their record label on this one! Great pop tune accompanied with a cute, easy-to-follow dance routine.

Love the little changes they make to the way they deliver the lines when performed live.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:39 PM

12 I'll Stand By You

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:39 PM

I was listening to this early in light of Sarah's news. Her opening verse and the overall message is so poignant with this in mind.

I've always loved this version of the song.

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:40 PM

I have a soft spot for their version of 'I'll Stand By You'. Particularly emotional right now. </3

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:40 PM

I hadn't heard this song before Girls Aloud's version, so this is the original in my eyes. It's a beautiful track, they sound so good, and it's extra poignant today. We'll always stand by Sarah

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:41 PM

I was totally bewildered with Love Machine on first listen. It was just so unlike any other music around at the time! It was definitely a grower, of course I ended up loving it. The routine for this one is so memorable, as are the colourful dresses they wore throughout its promotion!

It doesn't surprise me that it became one of their signature hits and that it's still pretty well remembered today. It going from being uncertified for years, to going Gold earlier this year *_*

I'll Stand By You - definitely my second favourite cover single of theirs, after Jump. I feel like some feel it's a bit sacrilegious to the original version, but personally I think Girls Aloud really made it their own. After so many near misses in the chart, it was wonderful to see them get a #1 again.

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8 I'll Stand By You

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:43 PM

13 Jump

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:43 PM

From one excellent cover to another, Jump is so much fun *.*

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:43 PM

I think 'Jump' is my favourite Girls Aloud cover Nadine is such a star on it especially!

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:44 PM

'I'll Stand By You' is cute. Dated, but cute. A nice enough cover of a classic that doesn't really bring anything original or unique to the song.

'Jump' sounds surprisingly fresh. This is definitely their best cover, imo. It gives the song a GA feel and doesn't feel like it's a straight cover.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:45 PM

I had such a crush on Nadine in this video. Her vocals are my favourite on the song, particularly the "I can feel you getting hotter / before you try and go much further" lines. This is definitely the ultimate version of the song for me.

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:46 PM

*.* Their best cover! I was actually familiar with The Pointer Sisters version before Girls Aloud's cover, however I much prefer GA's version - the production gives it more of an edge, I think. I remember thinking in 2003 that the production was very fresh/modern. This always went down incredibly well on GA tours

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 Jump
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8 I'll Stand By You

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:46 PM

Kimberley's deep vocal on "come to me if you want me to night" is underrated!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:46 PM

14 No Good Advice

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:46 PM

Agreed, best bit of the song for me!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:48 PM

No Good Advice is a tiny bit overrated for me, but in GA's discography, that still puts it at 8/10 at the very least. What a brilliant song, and such a bold single after how huge SOTU was!

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:48 PM

'No Good Advice' was the first Girls Aloud song I got into I remember begging my neighbour to lend me her copy of Now 55 just to listen to it

Still gloriously edgy for them *.*

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:48 PM

Nadine steals the show on this one too. Think the verses better the chorus tbh and I love the use of guitar.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:48 PM

I don't think I appreciated this as much at the time as I do now. It's a bop and it was a great follow up to SOTU!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:50 PM

BTW guys - a few of us are going to continue with the deluxe CD2 as well (which is also on Spotify!), you're all welcome to join, but there's no pressure as it's another 10 songs!

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:50 PM

No Good Advice was the first song I ever illegally downloaded! I remember how long it took to download, on dial up
-
This was the perfect follow up to Sound of the Underground, as a pop song it's so sassy/edgy. I was pretty blown away by the song at the time and felt confident it would be another #1... so I'm still a bit that it was held off #1 by a R. Kelly song.

The outro

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 Jump
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8 I'll Stand By You

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:50 PM

15 Sound of the Underground

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:51 PM

I didn't watch 'Popstars' but I do recall hearing 'Sound of the Underground' on the radio a lot at the time, so GA soundtracked my life with their entire singles run <3

Possibly the best coronation single ever??

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:52 PM

The ultimate coronation single! *.* I don't understand why X Factor etc. didn't follow by this example. It's a pop classic and you'd never have imagined it was a "winner's single" if you didn't already know.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:52 PM

It's so strange to think of this as a talent show winning single - where did the imagination go after how big a hit this was???? It's a classic and rightfully so

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:52 PM

The fact that LOUIS WALSH CHOSE THIS FOR THEM TOO!!

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:53 PM

Absolutely, one of the greatest pop debut singles (LET ALONE A REALITY TV SHOW WINNING SINGLE) of all time. I just remember falling absolutely in LOVE with this the minute I heard it and was so ecstatic that they managed to annihilate OTV :')

What a song. What a moment. It's aged wonderfully too!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:54 PM

The best "winners single" of. all. time. *_______________* Also one of the strongest debut singles I can think of!

This was totally unlike anything I'd ever heard before. This sounded so unexpected and fresh. They totally nailed it with this song. Honestly looking back it seems like a miracle their record label had this up their sleeve for the girl group of a talent contest... it would have been all so easy for them to be given something really cheesy.

The microphone stand routine was also really inspired, to me it's iconic!

Also the music video - I think it's one of their best, and they really didn't come across like they'd been formed mere days before it was shot!

Incredible The fact this'll be 18 years old in just a few months time, i-

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 Jump
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8 I'll Stand By You

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:54 PM

16 On the Metro

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:54 PM

The amount of times I recreated this

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:55 PM

The single that should have bookended their discography! This is easily one of my favourites from them, I love the tour dance routine too - always think of that when I hear the song.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:55 PM

I'm still SO ANNOYED this wasn't their final single!! Some half-arsed, likely cancelled attempt at BCYLM was not the way to go out, and they could've had the PERFECT symmetry of starting on the underground, and finishing on the metro

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:55 PM

This truly was the single that got away what an absolute monster of a chorus!

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:56 PM

I *get* why SN was the chosen single, but this is better, for me. It just flows a whole lot better as a song to me.

The "Hundred O's & X's" hook is so catchy!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 07:57 PM

DJ Fresh did an incredible job of making On the Metro seem like it could have been by Xenomania! The spirit of them is definitely in this song.

This was crying out to be the follow up single to Something New. I will never be able to understand how they passed on this one. Plus it would have been perfect for their career to have been bookended by Sound of the Underground and On the Metro. Missed opportunity





11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 Jump
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8 I'll Stand By You

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:57 PM

17 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:58 PM

Okay so... I really like this as a song. I think it's gorgeous, in fact! It's just.... not worthy of being among their singles, and I think the entire situation has tainted it slightly for me.

> was still absolutely gigantic in my personal chart GA's standards are so much higher than anyone else's!

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 07:58 PM

Definitely! I think this and 'Every Now and Then' proved that Girls Aloud could have fitted in with the current music scene and not just be seen as a nostalgia act.

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 07:59 PM

This was such a misfire as a single oops so drab

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 07:59 PM

I lowkey think this was cancelled as a single in the end? The lack of radio support entirely was quite strange...! (+ I want to discount it from their discography xxx)

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 07:59 PM

A single it should not have been though lmao. What a mis-fire. It's a lovely song, but could've been executed so much better.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:00 PM

I do like 'Beautiful Cause You Love Me' but I'd rather they didn't try play it 'safe' by releasing a wintry ballad (I say 'safe' as the whole thing was so half-arsed). Nicola does shine on it, definitely has her personal stamp all over it - you could just imagine a solo version on her album.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:00 PM

Also the fact that Nadine literally only sings "mahbabymahbabymahbabymahbabymahbabymahbabymahbabymahbaby" on their final "single"

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:00 PM

I certainly don't hate Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me like some fans, but I do still hold a bit of resentment to it for being such a misfire of a single choice, ending their career on a bit of an iffy moment... #97

(Although to me it never felt like a proper Girls Aloud single without having a CD single )

It's a nice enough song, some great vocals. I feel like the sentiment of the lyrics don't come across quite as well as they intended them to.

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 Jump
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8 I'll Stand By You
6 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:01 PM

18 Every Now and Then

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:02 PM

I initially preferred this to On the Metro!! They've swapped in the years since but this is still SUCH a banger, another one that would've made a great single!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:03 PM

Also - once again mentioning that you are all very much welcome to continue peeping the deluxe CD2 if you wish, but absolutely no pressure! I'll continue posting the songs

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:03 PM

This is such a stomper! Not a sound I'd put with Girls Aloud but it works so well!

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:03 PM

I don't remember this? (I have DEFINITELY heard it lmao - but strange)

It's a bop!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:03 PM

'Every Now and Then' would've been a better single choice too! Another gem.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:04 PM

Imagine a full album of songs like Something New, On the Metro and Every Now and Then that's what dreams are made of!

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:05 PM

Another great "new" track! A full new album by them in 2012 had the potential to be incredibly strong, on the basis of Something New, On the Metro and Every Now and Then

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9 Jump
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8.5 Every Now and Then
8 I'll Stand By You
6 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:05 PM

Disc 2

01 Graffiti My Soul

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:06 PM

If anyone's stopping now, thanks so much for taking part!!! Tonight's been a huge success and it's really cheered me up, I hope it has for you guys too.

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:06 PM

LOVE the attitude on this one! A definite highlight on what is actually my least favourite Girls Aloud album!

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:06 PM

The production of this *.*

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:07 PM

This is my favourite non-single on WWTNS!! I wouldn't call it a missed single opportunity, they got those spot on I think, but this is still excellent.

The Jessie J inspiration with "n-n-n-n-n"?

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:08 PM

It's an interesting song, but it's never been a fave! Tbh, I've really slacked in the GA album listening. Their debut I haven't heard but all their other albums I have, with Tangled Up & Out Of Control being the only 2 I returned to.

I love that they did this though and asked fans to vote for their favourite album tracks!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then
---
07.0 Graffiti My Soul

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:08 PM

02 Wake Me Up

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:09 PM

This has aged... not well. :') But I have a big soft spot for it! At the time I absolutely LOVED this.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then
---
07.0 Graffiti My Soul
07.5 Wake Me Up

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:09 PM

This should have been on the main disc! Possibly my favourite single from WWTNS! (excluding 'Jump' which I've always associated more with their debut).

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:10 PM

'Wake Me Up' is SO underrated honestly in my GA top 5 at least! What an electrifying single, especially teamed with the thrilling motorcycle video. The production sounds so left-field for a girl-group, in fact I included it in my NMBTJ once and people were shocked that it was a Girls Aloud song!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:10 PM

Wake Me Up is SUCH a banger, hair whip anthem *.* Would have loved this on the main album but I'm glad it features at all (justice4longhotsummer)

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:11 PM

Graffiti is absolutely one of their strongest album tracks! It really stands out (in a good way) on What Will the Neighbours Say.

Omg, the TV performance version of Wake Me Up This is funny, but the way it reaching #4 kind of upset me at the time... I was so keen for them to maintain their Top 3 streak!! They looked incredible in the music video for this one, even though it's incredibly cheap. This performance is one of their very best imo:



It's a shame that Wake Me Up is most definitely one of the most forgotten Girls Aloud singles

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9.5 Wake Me Up
9 Jump
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8.5 Graffiti My Soul
8.5 Every Now and Then
8 I'll Stand By You
6 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:11 PM

YES! Always do the hair flip in the chorus!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:11 PM

03 Wild Horses

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:12 PM

Also I love the performance edit of Wake Me Up that's included!! The intro really works *.*

Wild Horses is such a fabulous track, that intro

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:14 PM

Certainly a striking intro

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:15 PM

Wild Horses really could only be by Girls Aloud! Such a bizarre intro, in a good way. The rest of the song is a bit of a bop, definitely one of Chemistry's highlights!

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9.5 Wake Me Up
9 Jump
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8.5 Graffiti My Soul
8.5 Every Now and Then
8 I'll Stand By You
8 Wild Horses
6 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:15 PM

04 Swinging London Town

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:15 PM

I like this. But again I really need to relisten to their discography the whole way through, in a similar way to what I did with Madonna. I don't have the same connections with these songs.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then
---
07.0 Graffiti My Soul
07.5 Wake Me Up
07.5 Wild Horses

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:17 PM

Ugh another Chemistry banger, this PRODUCTION!!! *.*

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:17 PM

I feel like I'm bad at returning to their non-'Tangled Up' album tracks, need to rectify that as 'Swinging London Town' is fantastic!

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:17 PM

I've spent a long time thinking I didn't like 'Swinging London Town'. It's better than I remembered for sure, but not still not about to become a highlight I don't think.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:19 PM

05 Whole Lotta History

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:20 PM

'Whole Lotta History' is probably my favourite Girls Aloud ballad.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:20 PM

Whole Lotta History is undoubtedly their most underrated single, it's SUCH a beauty! Nicola and Sarah sound incredible, and I love Nadine's "I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't" too

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:21 PM

"This is a fucking Top 3 hit" or whatever it was Sarah said during Off the Record.

This is such a beauty. I think they all shine on this but Nicola's solo definitely hits the heart.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:22 PM

Singing London Town is good.

WLH... OH MY! THEIR MOST UNDERRATED SINGLE

SO GORGEOUS! Nicola sounds absolutely stunning on this. <3

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then
---
07.0 Graffiti My Soul
07.5 Wake Me Up
07.5 Wild Horses
07.0 Swinging London Town
09.0 Whole Lotta History

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:22 PM

Swinging London Town felt like Chemistry's take on Graffiti My Soul. I don't think I liked it too much in their hey day, but it's sounding great today! Very electrifying.

Whole Lotta History is so beautiful, their best ballad imo. It's just unfortunate that See The Day came before it. I feel like the public weren't very enthused by Girls Aloud being in ballad mode. This should have been their Christmas 2005 single instead!

I remember Sarah being bitterly disappointed in this 'only' reaching #6 (as seen in their Off the Record documentary) while Nadine was totally unfazed

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9.5 Wake Me Up
9 Jump
9 Whole Lotta History
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8.5 Graffiti My Soul
8.5 Every Now and Then
8 I'll Stand By You
8 Wild Horses
7.5 Swinging London Town
6 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:23 PM

! Great minds! Sarah was correct!!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:23 PM

06 Crazy Fool

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:24 PM

Sarah has TASTE! Definitely agree with you that this should have been their Christmas release over 'See the Day'.

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:25 PM

Heavy electronic production is such a fabulous sound for them

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:25 PM

Girls Aloud would have a fantastic discography if you just included the B-sides and bonus tracks.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:25 PM

Crazy Fool is a strong track! Can understand it being a b-side and not a Chemistry album track, I think it stands out more next to its a-side (Whole Lotta History appropriately!).

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:25 PM

ABSOLUTELY. Why on Earth they thought STD would be the big winter single for them... nah. Such a non-event and genuinely my least favourite song of theirs. WLH deserved! (But I woulda wanted an early Jan release more than the December release that STD (!!!!) got!)

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:25 PM

It was interesting when Girls Aloud songs only had one member contribute to it, Crazy Fool being one of them - just Cheryl on vocals!

This is one of my favourite Girls Aloud B Sides, and honestly it's one of Cheryl's strongest solo songs

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9.5 Wake Me Up
9 Jump
9 Whole Lotta History
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8.5 Graffiti My Soul
8.5 Every Now and Then
8 I'll Stand By You
8 Crazy Fool
8 Wild Horses
7.5 Swinging London Town
6 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:26 PM

07 Girl Overboard

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:27 PM

Of course they couldn't leave this off the CD2! Would've made a perfect 4th single from Tangled Up of course, one of their best songs

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:27 PM

Oh wow, 'See The Day' really does have an unfortunate acronym

'Girl Overboard' is such a 'Tangled Up' highlight <3 <3

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:28 PM

I didn't even notice tbh! I think all the Girls Aloud solo tracks have the feel of their group songs as this isn't the first time I've not realised.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:28 PM

Crazy Fool is so good! Agreed that it's one of Cheryl's finest moments!

Girl Overboard is THAT B I T C H! WHAT A SONG. Should have been the single over Can't Speak French!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then
---
07.0 Graffiti My Soul
07.5 Wake Me Up
07.5 Wild Horses
07.0 Swinging London Town
09.0 Whole Lotta History
08.0 Crazy Fool
10.0 Girl Overboard

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:29 PM

No surprise to see 'Girl Overboard' on the second disc - it's their ultimate album track for most fans! I love it, definitely could have been the fourth single from Tangled Up.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:31 PM

08 Black Jacks

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:32 PM

I'm surprised this made the cut over 'Close To Love'! But not complaining, this was an immediate 'Tangled Up' favourite for me and has held up really well.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:33 PM

Another highlight from Tangled Up! It's one of the most memorable tracks for me, just for the fact it feels like 2 different songs in one, but it really works! You think it's gonna be this subdued, ballad before the first chorus comes in and gives you a huge right-left punch combo!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then
---
07.0 Graffiti My Soul
07.5 Wake Me Up
07.5 Wild Horses
07.0 Swinging London Town
09.0 Whole Lotta History
08.0 Crazy Fool
10.0 Girl Overboard
09.5 Black Jacks

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:34 PM

I like 'Black Jacks' but there's other Tangled Up songs I'd have chosen over it.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:34 PM

I love Black Jacks, if we could only have 2 album tracks included then they picked the right two for me! This CHORUS *.*

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:35 PM

09 Hoxton Heroes

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:35 PM

Girl Overboard and Black Jacks - two of their ultimate album tracks. Girl Overboard definitely would have been a very strong 4th single, a shame that didn't happen. Black Jacks was a really fun moment on the Tangled Up tour!



Ugh, the Tangled Up era was perfection

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9.5 Wake Me Up
9 Jump
9 Whole Lotta History
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
9 Girl Overboard
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8.5 Black Jacks
8.5 Graffiti My Soul
8.5 Every Now and Then
8 I'll Stand By You
8 Crazy Fool
8 Wild Horses
7.5 Swinging London Town
6 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

(Lmao at the sheer looniness of these scores)

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:37 PM

The lack of 'Long Hot Summer' on this album is criminal tbh! Definitely putting that on after this is over.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:37 PM

Hoxton Heroes is a definite b-side highlight! Glad this got a moment on CD2

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:38 PM

I bought Can't Speak French on CD single (!!! - tbf I didn't dislike it as much at the time as I do now lmao) and Hoxton Heroes was such a good B-Side! I understand why it's a B-Side, but I honestly think it should've made TU! It coming right after Black Jacks is perfect and flows brilliantly tbh.

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then
---
07.0 Graffiti My Soul
07.5 Wake Me Up
07.5 Wild Horses
07.0 Swinging London Town
09.0 Whole Lotta History
08.0 Crazy Fool
10.0 Girl Overboard
09.5 Black Jacks
09.0 Hoxton Heroes

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:38 PM

I love how this is such a middle finger up to music snobs who thinks guitars = real music or that you have to write your own music for it to be meaningful (despite songwriting and singing being totally separate talents).

It is funny hearing Cheryl singing "chart at 57" following the performance of 'Let You' though.

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:38 PM

10 Memory of You

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:39 PM

Memory of You is LUSH, too good to just be a b-side!

I actually only knew Nicola's solo version of this first (a b-side to Yo-Yo!) but I love both versions similarly tbh

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:40 PM

Their b-sides are so good

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:40 PM

One of their best B-sides! Another that I didn't realise wasn't sung by the whole group. Who would have thought Kimberley could lead on a Girls Aloud song? *.*

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:41 PM

I don't think I appreciated Hoxton Heroes much in 2008, but I'm really enjoying this listen! It's so punchy, and those lyrics are so sassy and acerbic

Not Cheryl ending up having a #57 single of her own after singing "chart at 57" in this song


Memory of You Their best B Side imo! Only Kimberley and Nicola contribute vocals on this song. I think this might be Kimberley's shining moment in Girls Aloud tbh, outside of the Something Kinda Ooooh kink in your steel moment!

Fans were pissed that this was only available on the The Loving Kind picture disc. There were campaigns for it to be released properly! Thankfully just months later it became available via the Singles Box Set *.* I'm glad it was included on Ten so that it ended up having a home on streaming too.

11 Something Kinda Ooooh
11 Something New
10 Call the Shots
10 Biology
10 Sexy! No No No...
10 The Promise
10 The Show
10 No Good Advice
10 Sound of the Underground
9.5 On the Metro
9.5 Can't Speak French
9.5 Wake Me Up
9 Jump
9 Whole Lotta History
9 Love Machine
9 The Loving Kind
9 Girl Overboard
9 Memory of You
8.5 Untouchable (Radio Mix)
8.5 Black Jacks
8.5 Graffiti My Soul
8.5 Every Now and Then
8 I'll Stand By You
8 Crazy Fool
8 Wild Horses
7.5 Hoxton Heroes
7.5 Swinging London Town
6 Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:42 PM

This should've made OOC. This gives me strong Kylie vibes. It's an absolute bop and would've served well on the album!

06.0 Something New
06.0 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
11.0 Untouchable
10.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
07.5 Call the Shots
05.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
10.0 Biology
10.0 The Show
04.0 Love Machine
06.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
08.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
08.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
08.5 Every Now & Then
---
07.0 Graffiti My Soul
07.5 Wake Me Up
07.5 Wild Horses
07.0 Swinging London Town
09.0 Whole Lotta History
08.0 Crazy Fool
10.0 Girl Overboard
09.5 Black Jacks
09.0 Hoxton Heroes
09.0 Memory Of You

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:42 PM

That listening party went so quickly! Thank you guys for participating, I've had a blast, and it's so amazing to see us all band together in such a scary time. Let's all pray for Sarah

Posted by: Jade 26th August 2020, 08:43 PM

Thank you so much for running this, Joseph a welcome reminder why Girls Aloud will always be one of my favourite groups of all-time.

Posted by: Liam.k. 26th August 2020, 08:44 PM

Thoroughly enjoyed that - a trip down memory lane was just what was needed.

Thanks Joseph for hosting and thanks to all that contributed - Jay, your commentaries have been fantastic!

Posted by: Jay* 26th August 2020, 08:47 PM

That was an incredibly enjoyable listening session Definitely a lovely reminder of why Girls Aloud are most definitely one of the greatest girl groups ever Thank you everyone for your contributions to this thread, it's been fun!

Hearing Long Hot Summer with Joseph and Jade now... this under-appreciated bop has aged surprisingly well! I distinctly remember at the time how it felt like it fell really flat with the public. Then Brian Higgins ended up throwing the song under the bus. I don't think this was deserved.

Posted by: Jonjoliday 26th August 2020, 08:47 PM

AND IT WAS MADE AS THE PICTURE DISC B-SIDE ONLY



They didn't trust her :')

Thanks for this Joseph! It's been a blast and lovely to relisten to their discography during the recent news.

WE LOVE YOU SARAHHHHH!

EDIT: Also, Long Hot Summer is a bop and has grown on me more over time!

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th August 2020, 08:57 PM

Long Hot Summer has aged like a fine wine *.*

You're all very welcome btw

Posted by: pippa 26th August 2020, 10:05 PM

11.0 Something New
09.5 The Promise
09.0 The Loving Kind
08.0 Untouchable
04.0 Sexy... No! No! No!
10.0 Call the Shots
06.5 Can't Speak French
10.0 Something Kinda Ooooh!
07.0 Biology
07.0 The Show
07.5 Love Machine
07.0 I'll Stand By You
08.0 Jump
10.0 No Good Advice
10.0 Sound of the Underground
07.5 On The Metro
05.0 Beautiful Cause You Love Me
07.0Every Now & Then
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07.0 Graffiti My Soul
06.0 Wake Me Up
06.0 Wild Horses
07.0 Swinging London Town
07.0 Whole Lotta History
08.0 Crazy Fool
08.0 Girl Overboard
08.5 Black Jacks
07.5 Hoxton Heroes

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 26th August 2020, 10:40 PM

sorry i missed out on this as so many songs here i love.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 26th August 2020, 11:00 PM

'Long Hot Summer' is a total classic, I loved it at the time and it remains one of their best.

I enjoyed reading through this thread, I'm gonna have to revisit their B-sides - also, totally forgot about 'Androgynous Girls'! I need to rediscover that beauty!

Also can I just say that 'Crazy Fool' >>>>> basically the entirety of Cheryl's solo career, and I wish it'd been more like that.