After announcing a sudden split weeks after the release of their third album, Five’s next single, ‘Closer To Me’, became an unexpected yet fitting swansong.
Gareth Gates – Sunshine
‘Sunshine’ sought to disperse the storm clouds that had been gathering over Gareth Gates in time for the release of his second album.
Abs – Stop Sign
Continuing in his bid for solo stardom, Abs released the retro-infused ‘Stop Sign’ as a long overdue second single.
Sarah Whatmore – Automatic
‘Automatic’ only missed the top 10 by a whisker, but that was enough to derail Sarah Whatmore’s promising pop career.
Sarah Whatmore – When I Lost You
After failing to make it past the live heats of ‘Pop Idol’, Simon Fuller stepped in to ensure Sarah Whatmore got her shot at stardom.
Gareth Gates – Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
Gareth Gates kept the spirit of Cheiron Studios alive with his brilliant second single, ‘Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)’.
Robyn – Do You Know (What It Takes)
We didn’t know it at the time, but ‘Do You Know (What It Takes)’ was a landmark moment for pop music in the ’90s and far beyond.
Christina Aguilera – I Turn To You
‘I Turn To You’ saw Christina Aguilera resurrect a towering behemoth of glossy mid-‘90s balladry from the ‘Space Jam’ soundtrack(!)
Girl Thing – Last One Standing
‘Last One Standing’ marked the arrival of the next big pop phenomenon…if you could hear it over the sound of Simon Cowell’s ego.
Westlife – Swear It Again
‘Swear It Again’ was the start of a new era for pop music and there was no stopping Westlife as they showcased a tried-and-tested formula.
Westlife – Fool Again
‘Fool Again’ brought Westlife’s debut album campaign to a fittingly triumphant – if ever so slightly predictable – finale.
Five – When The Lights Go Out
International success felt like a case of when, not if, for Five. And it came remarkably quickly with the release of ‘When The Lights Go Out’.