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Gold: Greatest Hits

Steps · 2001

67 min · 17 tracks · pop music

Catchy pop anthems blend infectious melodies with upbeat rhythms, embodying early 2000s dance culture.

Why this album works

'Gold: Greatest Hits' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and solidified Steps' status as pop icons of the era. The album's release coincided with a resurgence of interest in nostalgic pop music, influencing subsequent pop acts with its catchy hooks and danceable beats.
Best for
upbeat dance party atmosphere nostalgic sing-along moments infectious melodies for gatherings
Context
Released on October 15, 2001, 'Gold: Greatest Hits' came during Steps' commercial peak, following their successful albums 'Step One' and 'Steptacular'. This compilation provided a retrospective of their best tracks, showcasing the group's significant impact on the UK pop scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tragedy Standout 4:30
  • 2 One for Sorrow Standout 4:21
  • 3 Stomp Standout 3:22
  • 4 Deeper Shade of Blue 3:46
  • 5 Love's Got a Hold on My Heart 3:21
  • 6 Last Thing on My Mind 3:05
  • 7 Summer of Love 3:53
  • 8 5, 6, 7, 8 3:22
  • 9 Chain Reaction 3:57
  • 10 Baby Don't Dance 3:51
  • 11 It's the Way You Make Me Feel 3:18
  • 12 After the Love Has Gone 4:36
  • 13 Say You'll Be Mine 3:32
  • 14 Only in My Dreams 4:17
  • 15 Words Are Not Enough 3:27
  • 16 5, 6, 7, 8 (extended mix) 4:03
  • 17 Tragedy (WIP remix) 6:59

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