Overloaded: The Singles Collection [Import]

Sugababes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal Int'l
• ASIN: B000JMKIE2
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,649 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Freak Like Me

2. Round Round

3. Red Dress

4. In the Middle

5. Stronger

6. Shape

7. Overload

8. Good to Be Gone

9. Caught in a Moment

10. Ugly

11. Easy

12. Too Lost in You

13. Hole in the Head

14. Push the Button

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk

It's been a slightly tumultuous but hugely successful ride to the top for UK superstars the Sugababes. They've lost not one, but two band members since forming in 1998, but have nonetheless achieved three Brit Awards, an ESKA, a slew of chart hits (including four number ones), four well-received LPs and--more recently--an inclusion in the Guinness Book of Records for "Best Female Act Of The Century." Overloaded, their fifth official album, is a greatest-hits package, bringing together most of their main singles so far. Beginning with their Richard X-produced hit "Freak Like Me" (their first number one), the album profiles most of their hits, including all their most addictive moments--such as "Hole In The Head," "Round, Round," and "Push The Button"--but excluding more lukewarm releases like "New Year," "Soul Sound," "Angels With Dirty Faces," and "Follow Me Home." There's some new material too, notably "Easy," the band's lascivious collaboration with Californian rock band Orson, and the catchy "Good To Be Gone," which is slated to be the second single from the album. --Danny McKenna

Product Description

Undoubtedly one of the most innovative, exciting and consistently successful groups in the UK, Sugababes have been at the top of their game since their debut single 'Overload', in 2000. 2 Brit Awards, 4 Number Ones and two new band members later and Sugababes release their Singles Collection, featuring the brand new single, 'Easy', a collaborative effort with Californian rockers Orson. 'Overloaded: Singles Collection' spans their four studio albums, including the Richard X produced hit 'Freak Like Me' (their first Number 1), the sensational pop ballad 'Stronger', their biggest hit to date- 'Push The Button' and an additional new track, 'Good To Be Gone'. Universal. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Collection., October 3, 2007

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Peter St Eloi "Music fan" (B.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Overloaded Singles Collection (Audio CD)

The Sugababes are an English trio that was formed way back in 1998, and have since become one of the most successful female acts in the UK. (Their most recent single, "About You Now" just went #1 in the UK.)

Overloaded: The Singles Collection is a brief - and I say brief only because their albums are definitely worth checking out - history of the group. This record serves as a great introduction to the group, giving the listener a taste of what the girls sound is like and what they're all about.

This album is packed with some great dance tracks, like the trancy "Round Round" (A UK #1 in 2002), the thumping, makes-you-wanna-strut "Red Dress," and the Gary Numan sampled "Freak Like Me." They also show off their amazing vocal harmonies on ballads like "Too Lost In You" and "Stronger." They even manage an upbeat empowerment song as well, the Dallas Austin penned "Ugly."

The obligatory new tracks are "Easy" - which was released as the promotional single (and charted in the UK top 10) and "Good To Be Gone." Both are great upbeat, dance tracks that you can't help but move your body along to.

My favourite tracks on Overloaded are "Push The Button" (Produced by Dallas Austin) and "Hole In The Head," both of which I love to dance around to with the volume cranked up quite high. I also enjoyed the inclusion of their early singles "Run For Cover" and "Overload" as well.

The track listing is as follows:
1. Freak Like Me (UK#1, 2002)
2. Round Round (UK #1, 2002)
3. Red Dress
4. In The Middle
5. Stronger
6. Shape
7. Overload
8. Good To Be Gone
9. Caught In A Moment
10. Ugly
11. Easy
12. Too Lost In You
13. Run For Cover
14. Hole In The Head (UK #1, 2003)
15. Push The Button (UK #1, 2005)

My only complaint is that they left off the fabulous ballad "Follow Me Home" which was released as a single in the summer of 2006. Because of it's low chart position however, I understand the reasoning for leaving it out.

The accompanying lyric book could have been presented better as well, with a possible band history or pictures of the individual singles sleeves. There is no mention in the thank yous of the two former members of the band, Siobhán Donaghy (who left in 2001), or co-founding member Mutya Buena (who departed in 2005). You only know that they were there if you read the writing credits, or have researched the bands history like I have.

Presentation aside, Overloaded is a great album to own, especially if you like female pop groups, or pop music in general. It's great to throw on in the car to sing along to, or in the background at home.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This a great album, September 9, 2009

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Hannahin4merz - See all my reviews

This review is from: Overloaded: The Singles Collection (Audio CD)

This British Trio have a range of amazing vocal talent. A really good cd for fans or for people new to their music. ALl their singles crammed on one cd and not a bad song on here, really worth getting. Nice voices, nice songs.

Hannahin4merz

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Pop CD, March 6, 2011

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K. Cruikshank "kristin_cru" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Overloaded: The Singles Collection (Audio CD)

I don't really care for U.S. pop but when I go abroad, I usually find a group that gets me going. I heard Sugababes on the radio in Germany a lot. When I returned to the U.S. and saw the CD, I had to buy it to reminisce. I really like the music on the album.