Spice Girls – Spiceworld
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Spiceworld, released in 1997, is the Spice Girls’ second studio album and a colorful, confident expansion of the sound and message that made their debut a global sensation. Tied to the release of their feature film Spice World, the album delivers a mix of high-energy dance-pop, breezy ballads, and globally influenced rhythms. Tracks like “Spice Up Your Life,” “Stop,” and “Viva Forever” highlight the group’s ability to combine catchy songwriting with playful charisma and a strong sense of identity. Each member’s personality shines through, making the record both cohesive and full of variety.
The album was a massive commercial success, debuting at number one in the UK and charting highly worldwide, ultimately selling over 14 million copies. Spiceworld amplified the group's message of “girl power” and cemented their status as cultural icons. With its infectious optimism and empowering spirit, the album became a defining pop release of the late ’90s and a key part of the Spice Girls’ enduring legacy.
Reviews
"The complete opposite of a sophomore slump. Spice Girls' second album improves on the first in every way possible." — Album of The Year
"Spiceworld is the album that perfectly represents the state of the Spice Girls at the time." — Album of The Year
"Spiceworld is a comforting evocation of a bygone era, in which we could still declare ourselves magnificent without rolling our eyes." — The New Yorker
"Spiceworld is a pure, guilty pleasure, unadulterated and some of the best-manufactured mainstream dance-pop of the late '90s." — AllMusic
"Spiceworld is a celebration of positivity, fun, and female empowerment, wrapped in catchy hooks and vibrant production." — Entertainment Weekly
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:A1 Spice Up Your Life
A2 Stop
A3 Too Much
A4 Saturday Night Divas
A5 Never Give Up On The Good Times
B1 Move Over
B2 Do It
B3 Denying
B4 Viva Forever
B5 The Lady Is A Vamp