Steps - General Discussion

[erikssonvagen]

Just heard The Runner and I am just so confused as to why it's not chosen as the lead single for this era. The build-up towards the end and the drama as the song progresses by each minute are just astounding! The beginning bits sound a bit dated but that's what makes Steps sound so unique.

It's funny that as soon as I hear it, I hear "ABBA". It's not the case when Bananarama's doing it or even Third Degree. Steps definitely put a stamp on it!

The Runner = Tragedy x The Slightest Touch.

 

[Lucas]

The best part is Claire's "YOU'RE A RUNNAH!"

 

[SBK]

The best part is Claire's "YOU'RE A RUNNAH!"

Criminal that they make us wait until the third verse for her to shine.

 

[Mvnl]

The intro is very Ding-A-Dong

 

[actorandlyricist]

6 more days and I'll finally get to hear it. I know it's only one song but any new steps song since Dancing Queen always makes me feel like a giddy school girl. Ha

And speaking of the completest in me needs Dancing Queen on streaming.

 

[Celestial Mosaic]

6 more days and I'll finally get to hear it. I know it's only one song but any new steps song since Dancing Queen always makes me feel like a giddy school girl. Ha

And speaking of the completest in me needs Dancing Queen on streaming.

Nobody needs Dancing Queen on streaming.

 

[actorandlyricist]

Nobody needs Dancing Queen on streaming.

My OCD does haha

Yet it does have great adlibs from HRHLSL

 

[iveivan]

If they redid Dancing Queen with their current producers, it would worth listening to.

 

[W2K]

If they redid Dancing Queen with their current producers, it would worth listening to.

Would it though?

 

[JMRGBY]

So glad The Runner wasn’t the lead because it’s crap x

 

[Hoxton Hero]

I'm absolutely obsessed with their cover of 'The Runner', its perfect everything-and-the-kitchen-sink bonkers bop.

 

[~Paul~]

I'm irrationally annoyed that so many of you have heard it. General consensus appears to be positive in here though. I didn't actually like the original of Slightest Touch, but loved their cover, which in turn made me love the original too.

But I absolutely LOVE the original of The Runner, so I just need it to keep as much of the bonkers disco flourishes of that, and not be a generic bore-a-thon like the Bananarama version.

 

[TMI]

I want to heart the Runner for the first time when my vinyle arrives which will be one week late at best. Will I be strong enough?

 

[thewayitusedtobe]

If they redid Dancing Queen with their current producers, it would worth listening to.

God knows why anyone would want to listen to anything but the ABBA version of Dancing Queen! Steps have definitely improved some songs but no one should touch this one.

 

[W2K]

I'm absolutely obsessed with their cover of 'The Runner', its perfect everything-and-the-kitchen-sink bonkers bop.

I agree, I love it. It’s bonkers and picks up where The Slightest Touch left off.

 

[iveivan]

God knows why anyone would want to listen to anything but the ABBA version of Dancing Queen! Steps have definitely improved some songs but no one should touch this one.

That’s true. I feel the same way about Better the Devil too.

 

[MB]

The slightest touch is one of the best things Steps have ever created. The Runner is one of the worst. I understand everyone has different opinions and I can see why people would like it but to compare it against the masterpiece of the slightest touch? Never in a million years!

 

[W2K]

The slightest touch is one of the best things Steps have ever created. The Runner is one of the worst. I understand everyone has different opinions and I can see why people would like it but to compare it against the masterpiece of the slightest touch? Never in a million years!

I mean you said it yourself, everyone’s opinions and the way they hear things differ so…

 

[jbond88]

Don't know if it's just me but the overall production value on Hard 2 Forget and The Runner just sound way cheaper than anything found on What the Future Hold Parts 1 or 2.

 

[Mvnl]

I definitely prefer this to The Slightest Touch, but then preferring the (original) song does half the job. I just prefer my Steps bittersweet. That being said they definitely threw everything at the production of this and not necessarily in the best way. But still love it.