X Factor UK - Winners Singles Part 1

Today we're covering Steps' 2000 album, Buzz! Released in October 2000, Buzz was a massive turning point for the band. To move away from bubblegum "line-dancing" pop, Pete Waterman sent the group to Stockholm to work with the Cheiron hitmakers behind Britney and Backstreet Boys—giving the album a mature, transatlantic edge.Joining me to break it all down is Scott from the Glitter & Gold podcast! I'll reveal the definitive Buzz ranking, break down each track, explore classic era B-sides and a WEALTH of knowledge from Scott (I learnt A LOT)

Joining me today is Y2K's premiere roving reporter, Carli Deville! CarliThey started as a secret burlesque show in a Hollywood basement and ended up as the biggest girl group on the planet. With over 55 million records sold, we are diving deep into the legacy of Nicole, Melody, Carmit, Ashley, Kimberly, and Jessica—the Pussycat Dolls.

On this week’s Oops! I ranked it again. We’re checking into the Onyx Hotel to dive into Britney’s 2003 career-defining masterpiece, In the Zone. Joining me is TikTok’s favourite vinyl collector, David Hayes, to talk about his journey into the world of physical media and the "Holy Grail" Britney record he’s still hunting for. We’re breaking down the era where Britney finally took the wheel as co-executive producer. we’re ranking every track to see if this is truly the ultimate 2000s pop blueprint.

Join me and my guest, Kevin from the 'Things Gay People Like' podcast, as we go down memory lane and talk about S Club 7's debut album, S Club.Prepare for lots of fawning over Paul, me constantly fighting Rachel's corner & ultimately rank the album together.

I’m joined by my guest Rich, also known as The Baldest Bitch, and we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of the X Factor winners’ singles. From the highs .. and the MANY MANY lows .. we’ll be ranking them and discussing each song at great length .. which is why there is 2 parts!!

I’m joined by my guest Rich, also known as The Baldest Bitch, and today we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of the X Factor winners’ singles. From the highs .. and the MANY MANY lows .. we’ll be ranking them and discussing each song at great length .. which is why there is 2 parts!! Music clips are used under fair use for critique and discussion—no copyright infringement intended.

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, online boyband guru HonestlyHelen (@honestlyhelen), and we're breaking down the ultimate piece of pop nostalgia: the Backstreet Boys' greatest hits album, The Hits – Chapter One.Of course, we go off track pretty quickly. The conversation dips into the wider world of pop and the recent BBC documentary about girlbands.Just a chat between two friends who know way too much about pop music, covering everything from five guys who love a key change & a Max Martin banger.

Geri Halliwell's debut album, Schizophonic, was released in 1999 and became a commercial success. It produced four hit singles, with "Mi Chico Latino," "Lift Me Up," and "Bag It Up" all reaching number one on the UK charts. The first single, "Look at Me," peaked at number two. By 2001, the album had sold over two million copies worldwide.

Rewind to 2003, and the group had a new name—S Club 8—and a new mission: to step out from the shadow of the now-disbanded S Club 7 and establish themselves as pop stars in their own right. That year, they joined the S Club United tour and dropped a string of hits, including “Fool No More” and “Sundown,” both of which reached number four on the charts. Their second album, Sundown, released in October 2003, showcased a slicker, more mature sound and climbed to number 13 on the UK Albums Chart. But behind the scenes, the pressure was mounting. While fans adored them, critics were mixed, with some praising their energy and others questioning their attempt to adopt a more grown-up image.

The Saturdays debut album ‘Chasing Lights’ was released in October 2008, debuting at 11 on the UK album charts, eventually peaking at 9 in January of 2009, and was reissued in March to include ‘ Just Can’t Get Enough’. Critically well received and applauded for being a strong debut album for its time.