54 minutes ago, Jessie Where said:

I suppose though as that sort of pop was fading a bit by 2002 it could've easily gone the way of S Club, who at the time Steps split also seemed like they were on top of the world.

I think in hindsight ending on a high worked out better for them and allowed a greater comeback for phase 2, even if the way it ended at the time was a bit sad and unfortunate.

Good point, the pop landscape was definitely changing. As much as it hurt I think they probably called it quits at the right time, it just could’ve and should’ve been done better.

5 hours ago, Jessie Where said:

I suppose though as that sort of pop was fading a bit by 2002 it could've easily gone the way of S Club, who at the time Steps split also seemed like they were on top of the world.

I think in hindsight ending on a high worked out better for them and allowed a greater comeback for phase 2, even if the way it ended at the time was a bit sad and unfortunate.

With the value of hindsight i do agree that splitting was probably right but another album would have been successful for them and they would have had another 3 or 4 top 10 hits before they bowed out. I think how the split was done will always remain wrong mainly by the way H and Claire handled it but thankfully it has all come right again and ended up making them stronger.

I think they would have lost their run of top 5 singles but managed another platinum album potentially if they released one more after the GH before the break up. It all depends on what they released I guess, Alive by S Club just wasn't a great lead single compared to the previous three leads (although I do like it).

Alive for me wasnt all that great, with Steps if they had a good lead they easily would have had another platinum album but good point about about losing the Top 5 streak with the singles but still would have got top 10s.

Still, they decided to release Deeper in places they’ve done worse.

I think they either should’ve gone all promo with the Steptacular era over there or not bother. The fact that some songs were a (minor) hit like SYBM showed there was still some interest in them.

I agree, the fact Say You’ll Be Mine almost made the top 20 after After The Love Has Gone just made the top 50 showed that there was still a fan base for them here.

8 hours ago, Paddington James said:

I agree, the fact Say You’ll Be Mine almost made the top 20 after After The Love Has Gone just made the top 50 showed that there was still a fan base for them here.

In my opinion say you'll be mine is far far stronger than after the love has gone and should have been released earlier than it was although i think if after the love has gone was released later in the campaign it might have struggled more.

Agreed @Padamic_Tension

And..even the fact that Chain reaction reached top 50 with zero (?) promo makes me believe they could’ve done better with some singles over there.

8 hours ago, Lee_his_cheeks said:

Agreed @Padamic_Tension

And..even the fact that Chain reaction reached top 50 with zero (?) promo makes me believe they could’ve done better with some singles over there.

That's right, I forgot about Chain Reaction making the top 50 off no promo.

In hindsight I guess we were lucky in Australia that we got Stomp and Buzz, as it looked like for a while that we wouldn't get them.

100%! Still, not releasing DSOB seems a bit odd.

16 hours ago, Lee_his_cheeks said:

Agreed @Padamic_Tension

And..even the fact that Chain reaction reached top 50 with zero (?) promo makes me believe they could’ve done better with some singles over there.

Definitely would have done better but the cost to do promo may have had a financial negative result.

Silly question maybe..but is it more expensive to release a single in Australia then in the UK/Europe back in the days?

I would assume the costs are the same, thats only my guess, however the promo would have far greater differences in cost.

The promo would definitely cost more, as you’re paying for flights, accommodation, transport etc.

Realising wise I’m not overly sure sorry.

True and that’s ok 🙏🏻