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One Step Too Far

Dido · 2002

27 min · 4 tracks · folk music

Melodic pop-infused folk intertwines with electronic textures, creating an atmospheric soundscape that evokes introspection and yearning.

Top tracks — play these first

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    One Step Too Far (radio edit) — This track encapsulates Dido's signature blend of emotional storytelling and catchy melodies, making it a standout introduction to the album's themes.
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    We Come 1 — Incorporating a more upbeat tempo and dance influences, this track highlights Dido's versatility while maintaining her lyrical depth, appealing to a wider audience.
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    One Step Too Far (Rollo & Sister Bliss remix) — This remix transforms the original into a club-ready anthem, demonstrating the album's successful melding of Dido's artistry with contemporary electronic trends.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single blends folk and electronic elements effectively but lacks strong cohesion due to its remix nature.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered vocals and atmospheric synths that create a reflective mood.
  • The remix tracks introduce varying degrees of electronic elements, altering the original's pacing and texture while maintaining its melodic core.
  • The final track, 'We Come 1', shifts to a more upbeat tempo, contrasting with the introspective nature of the previous songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One Step Too Far (radio edit) 3:26
  • 2 One Step Too Far (Rollo & Sister Bliss remix) 7:44
  • 3 One Step Too Far (Alex Neri Club RAH mix) 9:20
  • 4 We Come 1 6:33

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