Hey guys, sorry for holding this video back - I just wanted to give everyone (including myself) a chance to listen to the album properly and gather our thoughts 😉 I also wanted to say that I hope you all had an amazing Christmas with your families, friends and loved ones ❤
Victory is easily one of my favorites from this album.. im really shocked that they released this. Thanks for your video otherwise i wouldnt have found it on spotify ❤❤
Hey Chris 👋 it's the build-up to the final chorus that gets me every time, "I went to war for you..." just love it! Not surprised it's your favourite and I'm glad the video pointed you in the right direction 😉😘 Thanks so much for watching ❤
I’m so delighted they’re finally allowed to now release the album under the name Sugababes where it should be and it was such an amazing surprise during Christmas and my favourite tracks on the album are No Regrets, Flatline, Today and Back in the Day but all the songs are fabulous. Justice finally served ❤️❤️🥰
😂 Well said Jack! 👏 Justice has indeed been served 😆 Like I've said before I was starting to think we maybe wouldn't see these songs get a proper release, so like you I was totally floored when it dropped! Love your top picks Jack, I was really shocked that I have a new favourite in the form of Beat is Gone - I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I do if that makes any sense 🤪 but it just shows the quality of their music and how easy it is to fall in love with each song over and over again 😆 Hope you had a great Christmas by the way and as always, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts ❤️
The leaked Sacred Three album was such a phenomenal body of work. That album was good to go and ready for purchase! So many gems here. One song that I wish made the Lost Tapes was "Too In Love". That song was incredible! Your content is wonderful, btw. Thanks so much!
Aww thanks Kris 🥰 and thanks again for watching these videos ❤ Yeah I really couldn't agree with you more and I love your "missing lost tape" it is such a beautiful song! My missing lost tape would have to be... well, I have two 🙄😂 Arrow or Up in Flames. But Too in Love was always an instant classic 😉 Thanks again for leaving a comment and sharing the love ❤️
No Regrets is just on a whole other level for me. The album is iconic in itself with the edginess that is so characteristic of them and the infusion of different sounds and styles but there is just a magic in No Regrets and the fact that they could muster a ballad with breakbeats... they keep reinventing the wheel and having a sound that is consistently fresh throughout time. The production on this album is top tier.
👏👏 Well said Francisco! I really like how you put that, they do keep it fresh it's an excellent point and it highlights the timeless quality of their music! Love that No Regrets is a favourite of yours, I must've listened to it a bazillion times, but it never gets old and the Google sessions version 😫 I just love it! I can't wait to see it live in 2023, I think that will be a really special moment! Really appreciate you watching and leaving a comment, Francisco! ❤️
Thanks for this! One of the MANY things I love about the album is that quite a few songs aren't just about relationships but are about life in general. So many awesome mantras for life: I'm moving on, I'm in a better place; I'm living for today; etc!
👏👏 That's an excellent point Helen! And I've said it before but I'll say it again, it's one of those rare albums where you don't want to skip any tracks, you want to listen to every song because of that quality that you describe! Very inspirational, they're so innovative and I can't imagine what they would create now after being back together since 2013... Without trying to sound greedy, I so hope they get some time in the studio this year 🙏 🤞
The album opener Drum, Keisha played me that song on her phone and I instantly fell in love with it. It's a new sound and a welcome departure. I was hoping to hear it at their first reunion under MKS at the Scala in London but she said something about playing it live then made it not possible. Sooooooo over the moon they have released this album!!! Glad to hear I'm not the only one playing it on a loop I've never replayed an album so much. I'm getting VIP tickets for the o2 arena show it's one not to be missed. Our girls back at the top and filling the o2. Truth and justice always wins in the end.
Well said Patrick!! I love the "different" sound of Drum, I think it's something the Sugababes do really well when they deviate from the more "tried and tested" songs if that make sense. It's exciting 😆😆 Hehe, not surprised you have it on a loop 😂😉 I still have this thing where I don't quite believe the album has been released, I think because we had waited so long, I'd got to the point where I wasn't sure we'd ever see them properly released, do you feel like that? You're spot on, the O2 show will be incredible, if you see me there, make sure to say hey 😆 And I love that - truth and justice will definitely win in the end ❤❤
@@DavesDeepDive I never thought the album would ever be released because was so much drama around it even the out of this world fantastic Lay Down in Swimming Pools remix. I was concerned about the loss of exposure of the songs. Keisha is a freaking jute box. Give her a tune and she will tell you who sang it. The girls are an artists artist. Music on the brain. What I do feel now whenever I see or hear them which is everyday on my phone or youtube for the videos of their live shows, is a sense of settlement in my life. Like you want through a change and finally arrived. The girls give me that sense. They are back and now they are going to be themselves in every sense of the way. So we are in for a treat. You just know they already have so much material enough for another album and it's going to be a smash.
😆 Hey Toby! 👋 No problem, thanks so much for watching and I'm with you, it had got to the point I didn't think it would ever happen, so it's been such an incredible surprise for us all! Can't wait to see what they do in 2023 😆
Great video! So glad to find more people talking about this album. I can’t stop listening either, it’s just incredible. I would say my personal favourites are Today, I’m Alright, No Regrets (LOVE!), Beat is Gone and Boys. Only ones that haven’t hit for me are Victory and Metal Heart, but they’re still great tracks. Overall, I can’t believe we actually have this on iTunes/streaming?!? Heaven.
🤣😂 Love this comment! I'm still pinching myself, I'm the same as you and can't quite believe it's actually been released 🤯 Love your top picks and I've honestly been surprised at how different songs have jumped out at me more than the demo versions, I have new favourites now and keep finding new things to love about the studio versions each time I listen 🥰 No Regrets is absolutely a standout track, I've said it before but I love the Google sessions video of it here on UA-cam, it's just amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts Zoozbuh, your enthusiasm is infectious!! 😉❤
Loved this!! I hope the next surprise is a drop of the tour arrangements of some of their songs. I thought the Overload/Flowers and Push the Button arrangements were 🔥🔥
Hey Jess 👋 ooooh I love that idea!!! I so hope you're right, that would be incredible, can you imagine! I agree with you completely, how they re-worked the classics was so refreshing, I'd pay anything to hear recorded versions of those tracks 😍 Oh If you're right Jess that would be another dream come true! 😆 ❤
@@DavesDeepDive 🤞🤞 fingers crossed, but let's be real, I'll be happy to have literally ANYthing from the girls 🤣 I still remember the devastation I felt when the leaks on that Brazilian/Portuguese website went down, so.. I'm easily pleased (but not any less impressed!) now with the Sugababes content that we get lol
Hey Julie 👋 Thanks so much for your kind words - I really appreciate you watching the video and sharing your thoughts - I did wonder whether they might extend their tour to cover NZ, it would make sense and they clearly have a following there so I really hope it happens for you 🤞 It does seem like things are snowballing for them, so it honestly wouldn't surprise me if they announced a special NZ tour extension 😉 If not, is there no chance of getting to one of the Aus dates instead? I don't entirely know what would be involved in that trip so I'm probably being ridiculous without knowing it 🤪 ❤
P.s. Thanks for all the little facts about the songwriters, etc! They really worked hard on this with so many talented people. It’s a labour of love, honestly.
It's a pleasure 🙏 I find it really interesting and it's great to know you did too - you're spot on, they have worked with some incredible writers here and the quality comes across in every song! 😆 I'd just love to know the writing/producer credits on the missing demos now... 😂❤
Thank you for another great video, Dave. I do wonder if the name "The Lost Tapes" will stick. Either way it's a great Christmas treat for us after such a long wait and hoping they'd get credit for there unreleased MKS material. I agree about the overproduction with some of the tracks, and the girls having the raw talent and harmonies being able to carry the tracks with backing production. I've read another fan say they prefer No Regrets as the acoustic version you mention watching on UA-cam. I do personally like both versions. I didn't realise Keisha, Mutya and Siobhan wrote Flatline, and how many other tracks they wrote. If any are released as singles I wouldn't be surprised if "Today" is one of them as it seems to be a regular on there gig setlists. I agree, with the upcoming Australian tour it may be a great opportunity to release these "The Lost Tapes" tracks live. What are currently your favourite tracks, Dave?
🥰 Ah thanks Matt, you know I look forward to your comments 😆 So my most played at the mo is definitely Beat is Gone, I adore the tweaks they've made and I keep going back to that track 😊 Siobhán shows us those haunting tones of hers and it gives me chills every time! I also see it as a spiritual successor to Never Gonna Dance Again for some reason but I think that might just be me 🤣😂 I'm also playing Metal Heart and No Regrets a lot, but to be fair the entire album is pretty much on a constant loop in my house 😂 but these are the ones I go back to the most if that makes sense? I totally agree with you about Today, would you say it's your favourite? And yes, the Australian tour.... its been blown wide open by the release of the Lost Tapes, I think those shows are going to incredible! 😆❤
😆😆😆 I totally agree with you, it proper grabbed me on my first playthrough and now I'm rinsing it on repeat 🤣 I so hope they perform it live next year 🤞
No Regrets has to be a next single as a sign sealed and delivered message. Draw and a line and onto to their next endeavours with their new album and record label etc. I love these ladies and literally have manifested them getting back to together since Shiv left. I wish them the best and I am glad they are now getting their flowers and came back in phenomenal yet cool edgy way like they authentically are.
Hey TTP 👋 I know exactly what you mean, and that would be a perfect way to do it! You're spot on, they have really shown how incredible they are with this stunning comeback, they couldn't have had a better year really and I love that you were manifesting them reuniting, same here and I still have to pinch myself every now and then because it's actually happened and we have a new deluxe album! 🤯 Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment ❤️
@@DavesDeepDive Your welcome and good job. I thoroughly enjoyed. I am have been watching some Pop-underrated documentaries this holiday period. Reliving my youth thinking where did the ti e go. Hope unadorned a good one. X
This album is something I'd waited to happen for so long, I'm so happy it's finally out haha. I love all these tracks, and most of my favourite of the demos made the album (apart from Garage Flowers and Champagne & Roses). I must say I do prefer the demo version of Summer of 99', but all the rest of the new releases are perfect ❤️ I'm just hoping for a CD release now!!
Hey SP!! Great to hear your thoughts on this, I'm totally with you, I'd got to the point where I wasn't sure if it would ever happen but here we are 😆 Oooooh they're really interesting picks for your "dream" album - a friend of mine suggested that maybe this is The Lost Tapes (Part 1) and that maybe parts 2 and 3 could follow 😆😆😆 Imagine that?! And you are spot on with a physical release, that would just be perfect!! 🥰 ❤
MNEK is pronounced as M.N.E.K just FYI. Really was a lovely surprise to have this released. I’m loving the whole album. Only thing bugging me in Siobhan’s vocals at the end of ‘Drum’ which seem to keep cutting in and out. Seems like an error as it’s not like that on the demo.
Hehe I know 🤦 I'm such a doofus! Thanks for the heads-up though 👍 I honestly hadn't noticed that at the end of Drum, I will definitely have a closer listen 😉 Do you not have a favourite or most-played in this collection? Mine is still Beat is Gone at the mo, but you're spot-on when you say the entire album is fantastic! ❤
A HUGE THANK YOU for this video and your channel. I’ve loved the Sugababes since the year 2000. And have been following ever since. They are my absolute favorite band. Here in America It’s hard to find real fans of Sugababes. Most have never heard of them and others may have heard ABOUT them. But that’s it’s. And that’s really unfortunate.. But I am a rebel and have kept my love for them alive.. Happy they are back. I am sure that if I want to see them live, I will need to fly to London.. BUT since Keisha recently discovered she has family members in Canada?? Possibly a tour in Toronto? I’d make a special trip for that! Great Job on this channel and looking forward to more. My favorites in order on The Lost Tapes: 1) Today 2) I’m Alright 3) Beat Is Gone 4) Victory 5) No Regrets I’m sure my list will change in a few days.. GREAT MUSIC!
Hey Raynard!! 👋 It's no problem, thank you for watching! That's so cool, we have quite a few US fans here in the community on this channel - I think interest in them is definitely growing over there 😆 You never know, with them touring in Australia, I wouldn't be surprised if they do a few dates in the US at some point 🤞 I love your top picks from the album, it's true my most played keep changing but I am officially addicted to Back To Life at the mo 😂, I keep going back to it and can totally envisage them performing it live 😆 Thanks so much for your kind words and I'm really pleased you found the channel! ❤
Omg love your videos been watching them all 😍 i never knew these demos existed shattered I can’t download them anywhere 😢my favourite is I’m alright but it changes from day to day 😊
😆😆 thanks so much Matty 🙏 you can download the album from iTunes, I use Spotify but I still wanted the download, so I brought a copy from the iTunes store as well. I love that your favourite changes from day to day 😂 I totally get you! I've was obsessed with Beat is Gone in the beginning but after the deluxe edition, I can't stop playing Back To Life 😍 it really is a great album! So pleased you've found the channel and thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment 🙏
@@DavesDeepDive no worry’s at all 😍😍so happy I found this channel, I already have the deluxe version from iTunes but the other missing demos like love in stereo etc shame there’s no way of finding copys might have to try and rip them from UA-cam to listen while offline
@Matty ohhh I see what you mean, sorry for the misunderstanding! I think they disappeared a while ago now, there was around 50 in total as far as I remember... they will be out there somewhere I'm sure...
Hi Indi 👋 I so appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! It's definitely a time for celebration for us fans, it still doesn't quite feel real that we have The Lost Tapes 😆😆❤
So many emotions listening to this album - I have NEVER anticipated any music like this before - almost having experienced “a musically depression” having waited so long, not knowing if it would never be released - I wish for this SO much to be shared with as many as possible. I want everyone to discover the MAGIC these girls create!!! 🔥🔥🔥 1. Drum: Potential as a 4th single - So edgy and yummy - can imagine an awesome music video!! 🥁🍑 2. Flatline: 1th single and the beginning of MKS Sugababes!!! And what a beginning it was!! - a fresh song and like no other song from them. LOVE IT! 3. Love Me Hard: Potential as 3th single - and one of my personal favorites! 4. Summer ‘99: Giving me tour vibes - is this gonna be another treat from Santa? A “fan video medley” from the 2022 tour? The demo version slightly better. 5. Boys: The chorus “uh uh uh” gives me an eargasm!!! I totally agree, that the acapella version is the one to really stand out. There is a fan made version of “Boys” on UA-cam, and it is absolutely lovely - a dreamier vibe, that actually suits this song very well. Here: ua-cam.com/video/Fx96pGN7DSw/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MicklePickle 6. Metal Heart: Gives me Three album vibes - and as Three is one of my favorite albums (of all time!), I appreciate it a lot! 7. Beat is Gone: Another favorite of mine! Sugababes have always been GREAT of making songs/ballads with great depth to them - this song moves me! 🥲 8. No Regrets: Potential as a 5th single. Yet again, one of my favorites (REALLY HARD TO CHOOSE THOUGH). And just listen to the live performance, they did at Reload in 2013 - I mean COME ON - those HARMONIES!!! *My ears are drooling* - yes my ears 😉 The live performance: ua-cam.com/video/MfdYE7BkEsw/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Reload 9. Today: Could have been the 2nd single - just imagine it BLASTING out, from radio stations playing it ON REPEAT! 💥 10. Victory: Beautiful anthem - almost feeling suited for this album - it is a victory this particular album is out!!!! 💪 11. I'm Alright: Another beautiful song! 12. I Lay Down: This song takes me to another heavenly dimension!!! One of my absolute favorites! ❤🔥 13. Back in the Day: Somewhat a very beautiful melancholic song - again the girls have the ability to create/write songs with depth to them ❣ Other thoughts: SUCH a PERFECT album ❤🔥 - Goosebumps and teary eyes finding out it being released !!! I do miss: “Too in love” (I know parts was giving to another artist, but hey everybody uses samples today - and Sugababes version is such more different (and better!!!)), “Back to life”, “Arrow” and “Garage Flowers” and “I lay down in Swimming Pools” - I hope they sprinkle songs from the MKS era out on future albums…. And I am kind of thinking, that perhaps we will se another album within the next 6 month, and perhaps that there will not be official singles and music video from “The lost tapes”. With one exception: I kind of think that the extra Santa treat is gonna be a “fan medley” video of Summer of 99’, showing footage from their first tour and latest tour together - hence there have been somewhat professional photographer following them this summer (my impression)….. But I hope I am wrong, and we get the full album experience…. And I do hope we will get physical copies (Cd/vinyl), cause yes, I am THAT OLD 😉!!!
🥰🥰🥰 CFSK I so appreciate your comment and I'm now re-replaying the album as we speak because you've inspired me again with your enthusiasm!! I love how you describe how each song speaks to you, like I say it's genuinely inspiring ❤️ There were definitely some amazing songs that were missed out this time around but I think you could be right and that we might see some more of this material surfacing in the future 🤞😆😆 I think that's a really excellent point, a lot of footage was gathered from the tour and we haven't seen any of it 🤔 I think you could be onto something here CFSK... 😬😂 I'm totally old-school as well, bring on the physical copies 🤣 and I was feeling those emotions with you, I don't even feel silly for being teary-eyed, it's been a long-time coming 😉 Thanks also for sharing the links, I thought I'd copied the one to the Google sessions I'm the description but if I haven't I'll update it 😉 the other video I somehow haven't seen, so I'm gonna watch it in the morning 😀 ❤❤
Ooooh yes “Too In Love” is such a good song I’m missing from the lost tapes. Tbh some other songs folks are talking about not being on the release I’ve never found or heard.
@@DavesDeepDive YOUR VIDEOS are inspiring!!! 🥰And I appreciate, that you do your deep diving - very thoroughly worked out, which I highly value!!! PLUS giving us the opportunity to discuss Sugababes within the community 🥰On a side note: It actually astonished me a bit finding out Mutya did not co-write many of the songs.... 🧐
Another great video! Love the album. Not the biggest fan of the "poppier" sounding tracks, Boys, Drum or Summer of 99. I would have preferred Recover, Arrow or Too in Love. I need to hear a live version of Metal Heart for those harmonies🔥 Hopefully the girls do a surprise NZ show in the future.🙏🏼 It's not looking promising though😭
Thanks JoJo!! 😉 Ahh that's really interesting - is it the pop-y sound that just doesn't work for you, or specific things about each of those songs? I really love your alternate picks, I would've loved to see Arrow and Recover on this album 😆😆 I was really hopeful they would add a cheeky NZ date to the Feb tour, it would so make sense and there's clearly demand for it! I will keep everything crossed for you that something is announced, you never know, stranger things have happened 😉 I'm hopeful you will get to see Metal Heart live in person 😉🤞 As always thanks for watching JoJo 😘❤
Hey Dave 👋 This was a great surprise, I've loved listening to it since it's release!! 🥰 My fave is Today, oh and of course not forgetting #JusticeforFlatline 😆 Happy New Year Dave xx
Thanks Skye, Happy New Year to you too 😘 So chuffed you're enjoying the album, it's the moment we've been waiting for for years now and it's finally here! Thanks for watching and sharing the love xx
Hey Chris 👋 thanks so much 🙏 I honestly don't know, I think it should be but I still don't entirely know what they will do with the Lost Tapes now they've been released - like I said in the video, I'd love to see promo videos for all of them 😆 and Today was always a worthy single, so I'd love it if it was! In an earlier episode of Sugabytes I did an example single cover and Today was what I used... I also did a little label on the CD cover saying "live version recorded at the O2 London" and this was about 3wks before they announced the one night only show at the O2 next year... the psychic vibes were coming through 🤣😂 so that was a very long way of me saying I really don't know but I definitely hope so 🤞😉 Would Today be a single pick for you?
I love summer of 99 / I’m alright / today / beat is gone ❤/ metal heart / back in the day. I do have a least favorite which is I lay down. But the overall album is a collection of perfection.
Hey Boulevarde! We've been waiting a long time haven't we 😆😆 I love your top picks and that's really interesting about I Lay Down, is it the mellow vibe or just not your cup of tea in general? Also just wondering, but did you find the changes to Summer jarring at first, or did you instantly prefer the studio version?
its a masterpiece! to pick fav track is so hard but personally back in the day, I'm alright and no regrets are a step further. thanks the girls for the best gift for new year and thank you for this fab video. ps quite shocked since mutya is not involved as much other girls during the writing of songs 😬
😊 Thank you!! And thanks for watching ❤ I know it is hard to pick isn't it?! 😂 but I love your top 3 and I love that they surprised me and made me fall in love with these songs all over again with these official versions... I wouldn't have thought it possible! Yeah, that's a great point about the writing credits - at first I wondered if it was an accident and her name should be listed, but that doesn't seem to be the case 🤔 I don't know why that would be, unless it's just that Mutya wasn't there for some of the writing sessions for these particular songs - but it did jump out at me too...
is this actually going to be released old school? I just listen to it on You Tube but would love to own it also. I am not familiar with most of the tracks and yet they feel totally fresh. I can honestly say having seen the Sugababes in Edinburgh I have not come down from the experience yet, absolutely the best gig I have ever been too.
Hey Archie 👋 I don't know is the honest answer... I absolutely think they should release a vinyl/CD version but at the moment you can buy a digital copy or stream here: songwhip.com/sugababes/the-lost-tapes It really is worth it and make sure the get the deluxe edition for the full 16 tracks 😉 I can totally relate, the tour was incredible and I think this year's shows will be even better now we have The Lost Tapes 😆😆
Thanks for the video Dave - I was just as psyched as you when I first heard 'The Lost Tapes'! I immediately purchased my copy on Apple Music. :) I was already a huge fan of 'Flatline' and 'Back in the Day' and would frequently go back to listening to Google Reload Sessions live version of 'No Regrets'. I really hope that the Babes will release this version as a bonus track or on an EP. The track I miss on 'The Lost Tapes' is 'Love in Stereo'. I bet this one and 'Boys' would sound great live or in raw acoustic versions (like the Boys snippet from YT). Personally I'd rather hear them perform these new tracks than the old ones - their voices changed, matured over the years and the 'classics' don't seem to match their voices anymore with some exceptions (love their new take on 'Too Lost in You' or "2 Hearts').
Hey Sebsen 👋 love your comment 😍 and it's no problem, I appreciate you watching 😉 Oh yes! The Google sessions video/s are incredible and I love your EP idea, I hope they do something like that, a promo video would be amazing too, we haven't seen one since Flatline 😫 I love your "Missing Lost Tape" - I am absolutely with you, it was one of the best demos from that entire collection of material and I think it's a shame it went to Banarama (not putting them down, I just wish the Babes had kept it 😉) but you're spot-on, this and Boys would both be incredible live 😆 I couldn't agree more! I think that's also an excellent point you make about their voices maturing, it will be really interesting to see what they do... I can't see them releasing The Lost Tapes and not pushing this matierial in the live shows so I will be keeping everything crossed for that! Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, I can feel the enthusiasm radiating from you and I love it 😆❤❤
🤣😂 I was going to mock myself in the follow up video yesterday but genuinely forgot... I will do it in the next one though, such a a pain in the m-neck 🤣😂
😆 Victory is my best friend's favourite too 😉 I love it, its a great song and as with all of The Lost Tapes, I think it would be epic if they perform it live in 2023 - I'm sure they will 🤞 Oh and I'm so with you on Up In Flames, that song remains one of my most played Sugababes songs ever, it's soooo good!! I am a bit baffled as to why they excluded it but I think everyone has that with at least one of the demos, it was literally some of their best work so I can only guess it was really hard to choose? Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts by the way ❤
Hey Mccarthye! 👋 I'm so sorry, your second comment never showed up in my notifications, I've just stumbled across it now 🙏 Yes both of those songs definitely deserved a spot on the album, I've said it before but I'm kind of sad that they gave Love In Stereo to Banarama, the Babes version was so good!!! Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching the video ❤️
I can see why you would say that, has she even said that's something she would want to do? I can't imagine it, she left over 10 years ago and the original memebers have been back together for almost the same length of time... it wouldn't make any sense to me, particularly with the release of The Lost Tapes, they're finally moving on to new stuff and I don't think they should look back, but that's just me 😉 Just to clarify, are you suggesting they become a foursome??
@Shane Power that's cool Shane, I don't question anyone for feeling like that - I just don't fully understand it, that's all. Particularly when you see the incredible material that they're releasing now and how these three perform live together 🥰 their bond, the sisterhood - for me, it is so much stronger and I don't see what we're supposed to be missing out on... I kind of thought this stuff would start to die down after the release of The Lost Tapes but clearly, it continues to keep coming up which I find really interesting... I can see why people have a preference but I can't agree that this reunion would have been better with any other former members, this is THE Sugababes, no matter how we cut the cake and I for one am so grateful we have this incredible trio blessing us with their amazingness 😆 I hope looking ahead that we can all appreciate what we have and support the group with their career moving forward but I do understand everyone will have their own preferences 😉
@@DavesDeepDive It’s only natural that everyone has feelings on it. If Sugababes ended after One Touch then I’d completely get it. The reason we have the attachment & appetite still is because of the longevity they had which which was down to re groupings. I mean I cannot understand how anyone could not miss Heidi when she was there longer than most. They’ve had amazing albums along the years and I like to celebrate that and recognise all members. I like all members. But naturally with Heidi being there for 6 official albums out of 7 it’s impossible not to miss her presences-unless you never liked them since joined.
@Shane Power Just to clarify, I understand missing a member, of course but that's an individual taste thing... for example, I saw the Heidi Amelle Keisha lineup 3 times live and I've now seen the current trio 3 times also - for me nothing comes close to Mutya Keisha and Siobhán; their vocal abilities and harmonies outshine all former members in my opinion, so I personally don't "miss" any former members. Their legacies and contributions can never be rewritten or ignored but this current lineup has worked extremely hard to forge their own path now, for over a decade and that's why I don't understand the "Heidi should be allowed back in the band" sentiments, it just doesn't make sense to me but I totally agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion/view on it 😉 I guess I'm more excited about their future prospects and what this incredible group has to show us moving forward. And by the way, just to add, Heidi was the kindest, sweetest person when I met her twice over the years - in London in particular, she was lovely with us fans and seemed like she genuinely wanted to be there meeting us all, I'll never forget that! 🥰
Hey Lee - sorry for the delayed reply! I am so with you on this, I don't get it either and it does make me wonder what needs to happen for some people to appreciate how lucky we are to have the original trio back together and still doing incredible sell-out shows, releasing incredible music etc. There is a small minority out there who don't seem to get it, I personally was a massive fan of Siobhan's solo work and was devastated when she left after OT, so I still have to pinch myself that they're actually together and active in the industry at this point. Just to add, she's also an incredible person, I don't "know" her but when I did meet her last year, she was so friendly and you can see that she is sooo invested in the group and the fans, which I think should also be acknowledged! Really appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts Lee!
Metal heart.omg oooommmggggg!!!!обожаю эту песню!!!!!!!!!! Это в стиле тех Sugababes что я люблю💜💜🤎💚❤🧡🧡💛!!!!!!Москва любит этих девочек.волшебный красивый сексуальный вокал!!!!!🥰🥰😍🤩😘😘😘😘
привет Влад! 👋 Большое спасибо за просмотр этого видео, мне очень приятно, что оно вам понравилось 🥰😍 И мне нравится ваш энтузиазм по поводу Metal Heart, это невероятная песня, которую я, вероятно, играю слишком часто 🙈😂😉 я понимаю, почему она станет вашей любимой. большая любовь от нас к вам в Москве ❤❤❤
So basically there just being lazy not putting out anything new just stuff that's been leaked be4 lazy cows like I don't understand they have been back together 11 years and 1 album and 1 music video there so deluded like whys it took so long
Hey Gary 👋 thanks for watching the video 👍 I don't think it's lazy at all, fans have been asking, waiting and praying for this matierial to be released properly - since we heard the leaks. Siobhán has said in a few interviews that they wanted to release that material for fans and they have done so, independently. What this has done has opened the door for more new material and although I don't have any formal insights or connections, I have heard they are recording new music. Plus, there was the news article about there being a record label bidding war going on for them to be signed... This has been a long-time coming and it's all part of the process. Without The Lost Tapes, we probably wouldn't have seen the label bidding war that will ultimately lead to new music. In terms of why it's taken so long, they have faced a nightmare legal battle just to get their name back and this has seemingly caused all sorts of logistical issues with releasing new music. I totally understand your frustration but if you take a step back and look at all the performances in 2022, followed up by the release of The Lost Tapes I think you can be excited for the promo videos and new material you mentioned - 2023 is gonna be amazing for them and us as fans 😉
Hey guys, sorry for holding this video back - I just wanted to give everyone (including myself) a chance to listen to the album properly and gather our thoughts 😉 I also wanted to say that I hope you all had an amazing Christmas with your families, friends and loved ones ❤
Victory is easily one of my favorites from this album.. im really shocked that they released this. Thanks for your video otherwise i wouldnt have found it on spotify ❤❤
Hey Chris 👋 it's the build-up to the final chorus that gets me every time, "I went to war for you..." just love it! Not surprised it's your favourite and I'm glad the video pointed you in the right direction 😉😘 Thanks so much for watching ❤
I’m so delighted they’re finally allowed to now release the album under the name Sugababes where it should be and it was such an amazing surprise during Christmas and my favourite tracks on the album are No Regrets, Flatline, Today and Back in the Day but all the songs are fabulous. Justice finally served ❤️❤️🥰
😂 Well said Jack! 👏 Justice has indeed been served 😆 Like I've said before I was starting to think we maybe wouldn't see these songs get a proper release, so like you I was totally floored when it dropped!
Love your top picks Jack, I was really shocked that I have a new favourite in the form of Beat is Gone - I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I do if that makes any sense 🤪 but it just shows the quality of their music and how easy it is to fall in love with each song over and over again 😆
Hope you had a great Christmas by the way and as always, thanks so much for sharing your thoughts ❤️
Thank you Dave I had a great Christmas hope you have too and hope you have a Happy New Year and Sugababes are the best. ❤️❤️
The leaked Sacred Three album was such a phenomenal body of work. That album was good to go and ready for purchase! So many gems here. One song that I wish made the Lost Tapes was "Too In Love". That song was incredible!
Your content is wonderful, btw. Thanks so much!
Aww thanks Kris 🥰 and thanks again for watching these videos ❤
Yeah I really couldn't agree with you more and I love your "missing lost tape" it is such a beautiful song! My missing lost tape would have to be... well, I have two 🙄😂 Arrow or Up in Flames. But Too in Love was always an instant classic 😉 Thanks again for leaving a comment and sharing the love ❤️
No Regrets is just on a whole other level for me. The album is iconic in itself with the edginess that is so characteristic of them and the infusion of different sounds and styles but there is just a magic in No Regrets and the fact that they could muster a ballad with breakbeats... they keep reinventing the wheel and having a sound that is consistently fresh throughout time. The production on this album is top tier.
👏👏 Well said Francisco! I really like how you put that, they do keep it fresh it's an excellent point and it highlights the timeless quality of their music!
Love that No Regrets is a favourite of yours, I must've listened to it a bazillion times, but it never gets old and the Google sessions version 😫 I just love it! I can't wait to see it live in 2023, I think that will be a really special moment!
Really appreciate you watching and leaving a comment, Francisco! ❤️
Thanks for this! One of the MANY things I love about the album is that quite a few songs aren't just about relationships but are about life in general. So many awesome mantras for life: I'm moving on, I'm in a better place; I'm living for today; etc!
👏👏 That's an excellent point Helen! And I've said it before but I'll say it again, it's one of those rare albums where you don't want to skip any tracks, you want to listen to every song because of that quality that you describe! Very inspirational, they're so innovative and I can't imagine what they would create now after being back together since 2013... Without trying to sound greedy, I so hope they get some time in the studio this year 🙏 🤞
@Dave Harris Siobhan has said they're going to "step it up again" next year so it's definitely possible!
The album opener Drum, Keisha played me that song on her phone and I instantly fell in love with it. It's a new sound and a welcome departure. I was hoping to hear it at their first reunion under MKS at the Scala in London but she said something about playing it live then made it not possible. Sooooooo over the moon they have released this album!!! Glad to hear I'm not the only one playing it on a loop I've never replayed an album so much. I'm getting VIP tickets for the o2 arena show it's one not to be missed. Our girls back at the top and filling the o2. Truth and justice always wins in the end.
Well said Patrick!! I love the "different" sound of Drum, I think it's something the Sugababes do really well when they deviate from the more "tried and tested" songs if that make sense. It's exciting 😆😆
Hehe, not surprised you have it on a loop 😂😉 I still have this thing where I don't quite believe the album has been released, I think because we had waited so long, I'd got to the point where I wasn't sure we'd ever see them properly released, do you feel like that?
You're spot on, the O2 show will be incredible, if you see me there, make sure to say hey 😆 And I love that - truth and justice will definitely win in the end ❤❤
@@DavesDeepDive I never thought the album would ever be released because was so much drama around it even the out of this world fantastic Lay Down in Swimming Pools remix. I was concerned about the loss of exposure of the songs. Keisha is a freaking jute box. Give her a tune and she will tell you who sang it. The girls are an artists artist. Music on the brain.
What I do feel now whenever I see or hear them which is everyday on my phone or youtube for the videos of their live shows, is a sense of settlement in my life. Like you want through a change and finally arrived. The girls give me that sense. They are back and now they are going to be themselves in every sense of the way. So we are in for a treat. You just know they already have so much material enough for another album and it's going to be a smash.
Yaaaaaaay! I can't believe this finally happened.
😆 Hey Toby! 👋 No problem, thanks so much for watching and I'm with you, it had got to the point I didn't think it would ever happen, so it's been such an incredible surprise for us all! Can't wait to see what they do in 2023 😆
Great video as always my friend and loved the reviews!🤍
Thanks Rian 😘 really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 👍❤
Great video! So glad to find more people talking about this album. I can’t stop listening either, it’s just incredible. I would say my personal favourites are Today, I’m Alright, No Regrets (LOVE!), Beat is Gone and Boys. Only ones that haven’t hit for me are Victory and Metal Heart, but they’re still great tracks. Overall, I can’t believe we actually have this on iTunes/streaming?!? Heaven.
🤣😂 Love this comment! I'm still pinching myself, I'm the same as you and can't quite believe it's actually been released 🤯
Love your top picks and I've honestly been surprised at how different songs have jumped out at me more than the demo versions, I have new favourites now and keep finding new things to love about the studio versions each time I listen 🥰 No Regrets is absolutely a standout track, I've said it before but I love the Google sessions video of it here on UA-cam, it's just amazing!
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts Zoozbuh, your enthusiasm is infectious!! 😉❤
Loved this!! I hope the next surprise is a drop of the tour arrangements of some of their songs. I thought the Overload/Flowers and Push the Button arrangements were 🔥🔥
I have to agree. that's an amazing idea
Hey Jess 👋 ooooh I love that idea!!! I so hope you're right, that would be incredible, can you imagine! I agree with you completely, how they re-worked the classics was so refreshing, I'd pay anything to hear recorded versions of those tracks 😍 Oh If you're right Jess that would be another dream come true! 😆 ❤
@@DavesDeepDive 🤞🤞 fingers crossed, but let's be real, I'll be happy to have literally ANYthing from the girls 🤣 I still remember the devastation I felt when the leaks on that Brazilian/Portuguese website went down, so.. I'm easily pleased (but not any less impressed!) now with the Sugababes content that we get lol
@@jessl406 🤣🤣 well said! ❤
I am so happy this has been released. I live in NZ and I really hope they do a concert here after Australia. Love your videos Dave 😊
Hey Julie 👋 Thanks so much for your kind words - I really appreciate you watching the video and sharing your thoughts - I did wonder whether they might extend their tour to cover NZ, it would make sense and they clearly have a following there so I really hope it happens for you 🤞 It does seem like things are snowballing for them, so it honestly wouldn't surprise me if they announced a special NZ tour extension 😉 If not, is there no chance of getting to one of the Aus dates instead? I don't entirely know what would be involved in that trip so I'm probably being ridiculous without knowing it 🤪 ❤
P.s. Thanks for all the little facts about the songwriters, etc! They really worked hard on this with so many talented people. It’s a labour of love, honestly.
It's a pleasure 🙏 I find it really interesting and it's great to know you did too - you're spot on, they have worked with some incredible writers here and the quality comes across in every song! 😆 I'd just love to know the writing/producer credits on the missing demos now... 😂❤
Great review
Thank you for another great video, Dave.
I do wonder if the name "The Lost Tapes" will stick. Either way it's a great Christmas treat for us after such a long wait and hoping they'd get credit for there unreleased MKS material.
I agree about the overproduction with some of the tracks, and the girls having the raw talent and harmonies being able to carry the tracks with backing production.
I've read another fan say they prefer No Regrets as the acoustic version you mention watching on UA-cam. I do personally like both versions.
I didn't realise Keisha, Mutya and Siobhan wrote Flatline, and how many other tracks they wrote.
If any are released as singles I wouldn't be surprised if "Today" is one of them as it seems to be a regular on there gig setlists.
I agree, with the upcoming Australian tour it may be a great opportunity to release these "The Lost Tapes" tracks live.
What are currently your favourite tracks, Dave?
🥰 Ah thanks Matt, you know I look forward to your comments 😆
So my most played at the mo is definitely Beat is Gone, I adore the tweaks they've made and I keep going back to that track 😊 Siobhán shows us those haunting tones of hers and it gives me chills every time! I also see it as a spiritual successor to Never Gonna Dance Again for some reason but I think that might just be me 🤣😂
I'm also playing Metal Heart and No Regrets a lot, but to be fair the entire album is pretty much on a constant loop in my house 😂 but these are the ones I go back to the most if that makes sense? I totally agree with you about Today, would you say it's your favourite?
And yes, the Australian tour.... its been blown wide open by the release of the Lost Tapes, I think those shows are going to incredible! 😆❤
The - Beat is gone ........is one of the best song so far I'm in ❤️
😆😆😆 I totally agree with you, it proper grabbed me on my first playthrough and now I'm rinsing it on repeat 🤣 I so hope they perform it live next year 🤞
No Regrets has to be a next single as a sign sealed and delivered message. Draw and a line and onto to their next endeavours with their new album and record label etc. I love these ladies and literally have manifested them getting back to together since Shiv left. I wish them the best and I am glad they are now getting their flowers and came back in phenomenal yet cool edgy way like they authentically are.
Hey TTP 👋 I know exactly what you mean, and that would be a perfect way to do it! You're spot on, they have really shown how incredible they are with this stunning comeback, they couldn't have had a better year really and I love that you were manifesting them reuniting, same here and I still have to pinch myself every now and then because it's actually happened and we have a new deluxe album! 🤯
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment ❤️
@@DavesDeepDive Your welcome and good job. I thoroughly enjoyed. I am have been watching some Pop-underrated documentaries this holiday period. Reliving my youth thinking where did the ti e go. Hope unadorned a good one. X
This album is something I'd waited to happen for so long, I'm so happy it's finally out haha. I love all these tracks, and most of my favourite of the demos made the album (apart from Garage Flowers and Champagne & Roses). I must say I do prefer the demo version of Summer of 99', but all the rest of the new releases are perfect ❤️ I'm just hoping for a CD release now!!
Hey SP!! Great to hear your thoughts on this, I'm totally with you, I'd got to the point where I wasn't sure if it would ever happen but here we are 😆
Oooooh they're really interesting picks for your "dream" album - a friend of mine suggested that maybe this is The Lost Tapes (Part 1) and that maybe parts 2 and 3 could follow 😆😆😆 Imagine that?! And you are spot on with a physical release, that would just be perfect!! 🥰 ❤
@@DavesDeepDive Additional volumes would be amazing. I'm excited to see what 2023 brings 😄
Yaaas - Finally someone mentioning Garage Flowers !! Need to be on a future album :-) !
“Love Me Hard”, “The Beat is Gone”, and “Today”.
😆😆 love your picks!! Thanks for watching ❤
MNEK is pronounced as M.N.E.K just FYI.
Really was a lovely surprise to have this released. I’m loving the whole album.
Only thing bugging me in Siobhan’s vocals at the end of ‘Drum’ which seem to keep cutting in and out. Seems like an error as it’s not like that on the demo.
Hehe I know 🤦 I'm such a doofus! Thanks for the heads-up though 👍
I honestly hadn't noticed that at the end of Drum, I will definitely have a closer listen 😉 Do you not have a favourite or most-played in this collection? Mine is still Beat is Gone at the mo, but you're spot-on when you say the entire album is fantastic! ❤
@@DavesDeepDive I think ‘Today’ would be a great single. I love Mutya’s vocals on ‘I Lay Down’ and ‘Boys’ is just good fun.
@@popunderrated definitely, well said! 👏
A HUGE THANK YOU for this video and your channel. I’ve loved the Sugababes since the year 2000. And have been following ever since. They are my absolute favorite band. Here in America It’s hard to find real fans of Sugababes. Most have never heard of them and others may have heard ABOUT them. But that’s it’s. And that’s really unfortunate.. But I am a rebel and have kept my love for them alive.. Happy they are back. I am sure that if I want to see them live, I will need to fly to London.. BUT since Keisha recently discovered she has family members in Canada?? Possibly a tour in Toronto? I’d make a special trip for that!
Great Job on this channel and looking forward to more.
My favorites in order on The Lost Tapes:
1) Today
2) I’m Alright
3) Beat Is Gone
4) Victory
5) No Regrets
I’m sure my list will change in a few days..
GREAT MUSIC!
Hey Raynard!! 👋 It's no problem, thank you for watching!
That's so cool, we have quite a few US fans here in the community on this channel - I think interest in them is definitely growing over there 😆 You never know, with them touring in Australia, I wouldn't be surprised if they do a few dates in the US at some point 🤞
I love your top picks from the album, it's true my most played keep changing but I am officially addicted to Back To Life at the mo 😂, I keep going back to it and can totally envisage them performing it live 😆
Thanks so much for your kind words and I'm really pleased you found the channel! ❤
Omg love your videos been watching them all 😍 i never knew these demos existed shattered I can’t download them anywhere 😢my favourite is I’m alright but it changes from day to day 😊
😆😆 thanks so much Matty 🙏 you can download the album from iTunes, I use Spotify but I still wanted the download, so I brought a copy from the iTunes store as well. I love that your favourite changes from day to day 😂 I totally get you! I've was obsessed with Beat is Gone in the beginning but after the deluxe edition, I can't stop playing Back To Life 😍 it really is a great album! So pleased you've found the channel and thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment 🙏
@@DavesDeepDive no worry’s at all 😍😍so happy I found this channel, I already have the deluxe version from iTunes but the other missing demos like love in stereo etc shame there’s no way of finding copys might have to try and rip them from UA-cam to listen while offline
@Matty ohhh I see what you mean, sorry for the misunderstanding! I think they disappeared a while ago now, there was around 50 in total as far as I remember... they will be out there somewhere I'm sure...
Aside from being a sugababes fan, Im a fan of yours as well. crushing on you lol x
🥰 if you're not joking, then that's really sweet 😂😊
Thanks so much for watching the video Frizza, I really appreciate it ❤
This is so timely……made my day when I saw the release. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hi Indi 👋 I so appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! It's definitely a time for celebration for us fans, it still doesn't quite feel real that we have The Lost Tapes 😆😆❤
So many emotions listening to this album - I have NEVER anticipated any music like this before - almost having experienced “a musically depression” having waited so long, not knowing if it would never be released - I wish for this SO much to be shared with as many as possible. I want everyone to discover the MAGIC these girls create!!! 🔥🔥🔥
1. Drum: Potential as a 4th single - So edgy and yummy - can imagine an awesome music video!! 🥁🍑
2. Flatline: 1th single and the beginning of MKS Sugababes!!! And what a beginning it was!! - a fresh song and like no other song from them. LOVE IT!
3. Love Me Hard: Potential as 3th single - and one of my personal favorites!
4. Summer ‘99: Giving me tour vibes - is this gonna be another treat from Santa? A “fan video medley” from the 2022 tour? The demo version slightly better.
5. Boys: The chorus “uh uh uh” gives me an eargasm!!! I totally agree, that the acapella version is the one to really stand out. There is a fan made version of “Boys” on UA-cam, and it is absolutely lovely - a dreamier vibe, that actually suits this song very well. Here: ua-cam.com/video/Fx96pGN7DSw/v-deo.html&ab_channel=MicklePickle
6. Metal Heart: Gives me Three album vibes - and as Three is one of my favorite albums (of all time!), I appreciate it a lot!
7. Beat is Gone: Another favorite of mine! Sugababes have always been GREAT of making songs/ballads with great depth to them - this song moves me! 🥲
8. No Regrets: Potential as a 5th single. Yet again, one of my favorites (REALLY HARD TO CHOOSE THOUGH). And just listen to the live performance, they did at Reload in 2013 - I mean COME ON - those HARMONIES!!! *My ears are drooling* - yes my ears 😉 The live performance: ua-cam.com/video/MfdYE7BkEsw/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Reload
9. Today: Could have been the 2nd single - just imagine it BLASTING out, from radio stations playing it ON REPEAT! 💥
10. Victory: Beautiful anthem - almost feeling suited for this album - it is a victory this particular album is out!!!! 💪
11. I'm Alright: Another beautiful song!
12. I Lay Down: This song takes me to another heavenly dimension!!! One of my absolute favorites! ❤🔥
13. Back in the Day: Somewhat a very beautiful melancholic song - again the girls have the ability to create/write songs with depth to them ❣
Other thoughts: SUCH a PERFECT album ❤🔥 - Goosebumps and teary eyes finding out it being released !!! I do miss: “Too in love” (I know parts was giving to another artist, but hey everybody uses samples today - and Sugababes version is such more different (and better!!!)), “Back to life”, “Arrow” and “Garage Flowers” and “I lay down in Swimming Pools” - I hope they sprinkle songs from the MKS era out on future albums…. And I am kind of thinking, that perhaps we will se another album within the next 6 month, and perhaps that there will not be official singles and music video from “The lost tapes”. With one exception: I kind of think that the extra Santa treat is gonna be a “fan medley” video of Summer of 99’, showing footage from their first tour and latest tour together - hence there have been somewhat professional photographer following them this summer (my impression)….. But I hope I am wrong, and we get the full album experience…. And I do hope we will get physical copies (Cd/vinyl), cause yes, I am THAT OLD 😉!!!
🥰🥰🥰 CFSK I so appreciate your comment and I'm now re-replaying the album as we speak because you've inspired me again with your enthusiasm!! I love how you describe how each song speaks to you, like I say it's genuinely inspiring ❤️
There were definitely some amazing songs that were missed out this time around but I think you could be right and that we might see some more of this material surfacing in the future 🤞😆😆
I think that's a really excellent point, a lot of footage was gathered from the tour and we haven't seen any of it 🤔 I think you could be onto something here CFSK... 😬😂
I'm totally old-school as well, bring on the physical copies 🤣 and I was feeling those emotions with you, I don't even feel silly for being teary-eyed, it's been a long-time coming 😉 Thanks also for sharing the links, I thought I'd copied the one to the Google sessions I'm the description but if I haven't I'll update it 😉 the other video I somehow haven't seen, so I'm gonna watch it in the morning 😀 ❤❤
Ooooh yes “Too In Love” is such a good song I’m missing from the lost tapes. Tbh some other songs folks are talking about not being on the release I’ve never found or heard.
@@DavesDeepDive YOUR VIDEOS are inspiring!!! 🥰And I appreciate, that you do your deep diving - very thoroughly worked out, which I highly value!!! PLUS giving us the opportunity to discuss Sugababes within the community 🥰On a side note: It actually astonished me a bit finding out Mutya did not co-write many of the songs.... 🧐
Another great video 👩🏼🦰👧🏻👩🏾🦱
Thank you my friend 🥰❤
Another great video!
Love the album. Not the biggest fan of the "poppier" sounding tracks, Boys, Drum or Summer of 99. I would have preferred Recover, Arrow or Too in Love.
I need to hear a live version of Metal Heart for those harmonies🔥
Hopefully the girls do a surprise NZ show in the future.🙏🏼 It's not looking promising though😭
Thanks JoJo!! 😉
Ahh that's really interesting - is it the pop-y sound that just doesn't work for you, or specific things about each of those songs? I really love your alternate picks, I would've loved to see Arrow and Recover on this album 😆😆
I was really hopeful they would add a cheeky NZ date to the Feb tour, it would so make sense and there's clearly demand for it! I will keep everything crossed for you that something is announced, you never know, stranger things have happened 😉 I'm hopeful you will get to see Metal Heart live in person 😉🤞
As always thanks for watching JoJo 😘❤
Hey Dave 👋 This was a great surprise, I've loved listening to it since it's release!! 🥰 My fave is Today, oh and of course not forgetting #JusticeforFlatline 😆 Happy New Year Dave xx
Thanks Skye, Happy New Year to you too 😘 So chuffed you're enjoying the album, it's the moment we've been waiting for for years now and it's finally here! Thanks for watching and sharing the love xx
Love this video! Do you think Today will be a single since it's in new music Fridays playlist on Spotify?
Hey Chris 👋 thanks so much 🙏 I honestly don't know, I think it should be but I still don't entirely know what they will do with the Lost Tapes now they've been released - like I said in the video, I'd love to see promo videos for all of them 😆 and Today was always a worthy single, so I'd love it if it was! In an earlier episode of Sugabytes I did an example single cover and Today was what I used... I also did a little label on the CD cover saying "live version recorded at the O2 London" and this was about 3wks before they announced the one night only show at the O2 next year... the psychic vibes were coming through 🤣😂 so that was a very long way of me saying I really don't know but I definitely hope so 🤞😉 Would Today be a single pick for you?
I love summer of 99 / I’m alright / today / beat is gone ❤/ metal heart / back in the day.
I do have a least favorite which is I lay down.
But the overall album is a collection of perfection.
Hey Boulevarde! We've been waiting a long time haven't we 😆😆 I love your top picks and that's really interesting about I Lay Down, is it the mellow vibe or just not your cup of tea in general? Also just wondering, but did you find the changes to Summer jarring at first, or did you instantly prefer the studio version?
@@DavesDeepDive summer of 99 new version production is awful 😢. Prefer the rock demo
its a masterpiece! to pick fav track is so hard but personally back in the day, I'm alright and no regrets are a step further. thanks the girls for the best gift for new year and thank you for this fab video. ps quite shocked since mutya is not involved as much other girls during the writing of songs 😬
😊 Thank you!! And thanks for watching ❤
I know it is hard to pick isn't it?! 😂 but I love your top 3 and I love that they surprised me and made me fall in love with these songs all over again with these official versions... I wouldn't have thought it possible!
Yeah, that's a great point about the writing credits - at first I wondered if it was an accident and her name should be listed, but that doesn't seem to be the case 🤔 I don't know why that would be, unless it's just that Mutya wasn't there for some of the writing sessions for these particular songs - but it did jump out at me too...
is this actually going to be released old school? I just listen to it on You Tube but would love to own it also. I am not familiar with most of the tracks and yet they feel totally fresh. I can honestly say having seen the Sugababes in Edinburgh I have not come down from the experience yet, absolutely the best gig I have ever been too.
Hey Archie 👋 I don't know is the honest answer... I absolutely think they should release a vinyl/CD version but at the moment you can buy a digital copy or stream here: songwhip.com/sugababes/the-lost-tapes
It really is worth it and make sure the get the deluxe edition for the full 16 tracks 😉
I can totally relate, the tour was incredible and I think this year's shows will be even better now we have The Lost Tapes 😆😆
Thanks for the video Dave - I was just as psyched as you when I first heard 'The Lost Tapes'! I immediately purchased my copy on Apple Music. :)
I was already a huge fan of 'Flatline' and 'Back in the Day' and would frequently go back to listening to Google Reload Sessions live version of 'No Regrets'. I really hope that the Babes will release this version as a bonus track or on an EP.
The track I miss on 'The Lost Tapes' is 'Love in Stereo'. I bet this one and 'Boys' would sound great live or in raw acoustic versions (like the Boys snippet from YT).
Personally I'd rather hear them perform these new tracks than the old ones - their voices changed, matured over the years and the 'classics' don't seem to match their voices anymore with some exceptions (love their new take on 'Too Lost in You' or "2 Hearts').
Plus 'Too in Love' was also very liekable track on the leaked album version.
Hey Sebsen 👋 love your comment 😍 and it's no problem, I appreciate you watching 😉
Oh yes! The Google sessions video/s are incredible and I love your EP idea, I hope they do something like that, a promo video would be amazing too, we haven't seen one since Flatline 😫
I love your "Missing Lost Tape" - I am absolutely with you, it was one of the best demos from that entire collection of material and I think it's a shame it went to Banarama (not putting them down, I just wish the Babes had kept it 😉) but you're spot-on, this and Boys would both be incredible live 😆 I couldn't agree more!
I think that's also an excellent point you make about their voices maturing, it will be really interesting to see what they do... I can't see them releasing The Lost Tapes and not pushing this matierial in the live shows so I will be keeping everything crossed for that!
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, I can feel the enthusiasm radiating from you and I love it 😆❤❤
👏👏 Absolutely! And when you think about it, there's easily enough material there to do a Lost Tapes Part 2... is that being greedy? 😉 😂
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Hey Mikey 👋 great to hear from you, how are you doing? Have you got any closer to doing your video/s yet? Happy New Year by the way ❤
M-NEK ...... made me laugh everytime it was said
🤣😂 I was going to mock myself in the follow up video yesterday but genuinely forgot... I will do it in the next one though, such a a pain in the m-neck 🤣😂
Liking the channel name! 🎉
Thanks 🥰 it's long overdue 😉 as is my next video 🙈
Today is jy fav!
😆😆 Love it!! It has single written all over it, would love to see a promo video too! Thanks for watching - and Happy New Year to you and yours ❤
I lay down.... 💗💗💗💗
🥰 stunning isn't it?! Thanks so much for watching Vera ❤️❤️
Victory is the best for me. Really liked Up In Flames aswell, but they chose not to include it 🤷🏼♂️
😆 Victory is my best friend's favourite too 😉 I love it, its a great song and as with all of The Lost Tapes, I think it would be epic if they perform it live in 2023 - I'm sure they will 🤞 Oh and I'm so with you on Up In Flames, that song remains one of my most played Sugababes songs ever, it's soooo good!! I am a bit baffled as to why they excluded it but I think everyone has that with at least one of the demos, it was literally some of their best work so I can only guess it was really hard to choose?
Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts by the way ❤
It’s M N E K. The letters.
Hey Adam 👋 I know, a few ppl have said 😂😉 Thanks for watching 👍
@@DavesDeepDive ah cool. No worries. Thanks for the info. Really interesting
M Neck 🤣🤣
Great video Dave. Fantastic album. Just wish Too In Love and Love in Stereo had made the tracklist.
Hey Mccarthye! 👋 I'm so sorry, your second comment never showed up in my notifications, I've just stumbled across it now 🙏
Yes both of those songs definitely deserved a spot on the album, I've said it before but I'm kind of sad that they gave Love In Stereo to Banarama, the Babes version was so good!!!
Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching the video ❤️
Heidi would sound amazing on some of these tracks!! They need to let Heidi back in the band.
I can see why you would say that, has she even said that's something she would want to do? I can't imagine it, she left over 10 years ago and the original memebers have been back together for almost the same length of time... it wouldn't make any sense to me, particularly with the release of The Lost Tapes, they're finally moving on to new stuff and I don't think they should look back, but that's just me 😉
Just to clarify, are you suggesting they become a foursome??
I really miss Heidi throughout. It’s a shame.
@Shane Power that's cool Shane, I don't question anyone for feeling like that - I just don't fully understand it, that's all. Particularly when you see the incredible material that they're releasing now and how these three perform live together 🥰 their bond, the sisterhood - for me, it is so much stronger and I don't see what we're supposed to be missing out on... I kind of thought this stuff would start to die down after the release of The Lost Tapes but clearly, it continues to keep coming up which I find really interesting... I can see why people have a preference but I can't agree that this reunion would have been better with any other former members, this is THE Sugababes, no matter how we cut the cake and I for one am so grateful we have this incredible trio blessing us with their amazingness 😆 I hope looking ahead that we can all appreciate what we have and support the group with their career moving forward but I do understand everyone will have their own preferences 😉
@@DavesDeepDive It’s only natural that everyone has feelings on it. If Sugababes ended after One Touch then I’d completely get it. The reason we have the attachment & appetite still is because of the longevity they had which which was down to re groupings. I mean I cannot understand how anyone could not miss Heidi when she was there longer than most. They’ve had amazing albums along the years and I like to celebrate that and recognise all members. I like all members. But naturally with Heidi being there for 6 official albums out of 7 it’s impossible not to miss her presences-unless you never liked them since joined.
@Shane Power Just to clarify, I understand missing a member, of course but that's an individual taste thing... for example, I saw the Heidi Amelle Keisha lineup 3 times live and I've now seen the current trio 3 times also - for me nothing comes close to Mutya Keisha and Siobhán; their vocal abilities and harmonies outshine all former members in my opinion, so I personally don't "miss" any former members. Their legacies and contributions can never be rewritten or ignored but this current lineup has worked extremely hard to forge their own path now, for over a decade and that's why I don't understand the "Heidi should be allowed back in the band" sentiments, it just doesn't make sense to me but I totally agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion/view on it 😉 I guess I'm more excited about their future prospects and what this incredible group has to show us moving forward. And by the way, just to add, Heidi was the kindest, sweetest person when I met her twice over the years - in London in particular, she was lovely with us fans and seemed like she genuinely wanted to be there meeting us all, I'll never forget that! 🥰
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Здравейте Stoyan 👋 благодаря ви, че гледахте видеото ❤
Would love it on viynl ?
Absolutely Steven, I think that would make this whole thing perfect!! ❤
Siobhan wrote on every track and see some people still question her importance to the group. I don't get it.
Hey Lee - sorry for the delayed reply! I am so with you on this, I don't get it either and it does make me wonder what needs to happen for some people to appreciate how lucky we are to have the original trio back together and still doing incredible sell-out shows, releasing incredible music etc.
There is a small minority out there who don't seem to get it, I personally was a massive fan of Siobhan's solo work and was devastated when she left after OT, so I still have to pinch myself that they're actually together and active in the industry at this point. Just to add, she's also an incredible person, I don't "know" her but when I did meet her last year, she was so friendly and you can see that she is sooo invested in the group and the fans, which I think should also be acknowledged!
Really appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts Lee!
Metal heart.omg oooommmggggg!!!!обожаю эту песню!!!!!!!!!! Это в стиле тех Sugababes что я люблю💜💜🤎💚❤🧡🧡💛!!!!!!Москва любит этих девочек.волшебный красивый сексуальный вокал!!!!!🥰🥰😍🤩😘😘😘😘
привет Влад! 👋 Большое спасибо за просмотр этого видео, мне очень приятно, что оно вам понравилось 🥰😍 И мне нравится ваш энтузиазм по поводу Metal Heart, это невероятная песня, которую я, вероятно, играю слишком часто 🙈😂😉 я понимаю, почему она станет вашей любимой. большая любовь от нас к вам в Москве ❤❤❤
So basically there just being lazy not putting out anything new just stuff that's been leaked be4 lazy cows like I don't understand they have been back together 11 years and 1 album and 1 music video there so deluded like whys it took so long
Hey Gary 👋 thanks for watching the video 👍
I don't think it's lazy at all, fans have been asking, waiting and praying for this matierial to be released properly - since we heard the leaks. Siobhán has said in a few interviews that they wanted to release that material for fans and they have done so, independently. What this has done has opened the door for more new material and although I don't have any formal insights or connections, I have heard they are recording new music. Plus, there was the news article about there being a record label bidding war going on for them to be signed... This has been a long-time coming and it's all part of the process. Without The Lost Tapes, we probably wouldn't have seen the label bidding war that will ultimately lead to new music. In terms of why it's taken so long, they have faced a nightmare legal battle just to get their name back and this has seemingly caused all sorts of logistical issues with releasing new music. I totally understand your frustration but if you take a step back and look at all the performances in 2022, followed up by the release of The Lost Tapes I think you can be excited for the promo videos and new material you mentioned - 2023 is gonna be amazing for them and us as fans 😉
Awesome review. MNEK is pronounced emeneekay
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