Sobre el álbum
La discografía de Spice Girls explota en la escena musical con un álbum debut que no solo definió el pop de los 90, sino que también lanzó un fenómeno cultural global. "Spice" es la encapsulación perfecta del mensaje "Girl Power", un manifiesto de confianza, amistad y empoderamiento femenino envuelto en canciones pop irresistiblemente pegadizas. Desde el primer segundo, el disco establece una energía y una personalidad que el mundo no había visto antes en un grupo femenino.
Indudablemente, el éxito estratosférico de este primer álbum de Spice Girls se cimienta en su single principal, "Wannabe". Esta canción, con su rap inicial, su estribillo anárquico y su celebración de la amistad por encima del romance, se convirtió en un himno generacional instantáneo. Consecuentemente, catapultó al grupo al estrellato mundial de la noche a la mañana. Sin embargo, reducir "Spice" a un solo éxito sería un grave error, ya que el álbum demuestra una sorprendente versatilidad y una calidad consistente en todas sus pistas.
A continuación, singles como "Say You'll Be There" introducen un sonido más sofisticado con influencias del R&B y un icónico solo de armónica, demostrando su credibilidad musical. Por otro lado, la balada "2 Become 1" se convirtió en un éxito navideño masivo, mostrando un lado más sensual y vulnerable del grupo. Asimismo, la emotiva "Mama" es un sincero homenaje a sus madres que conectó con audiencias de todas las edades. Cada single fue un número uno, una hazaña que subraya la increíble conexión que lograron con el público.
Más allá de los sencillos, el álbum contiene joyas de pop bailable como "Who Do You Think You Are" y temas más tranquilos como "Naked". Cada una de las cinco integrantes de Spice Girls (Scary, Sporty, Baby, Ginger y Posh) aporta su propia personalidad a las canciones, creando una dinámica vocal única y carismática que fue clave para su atractivo. En resumen, "Spice" es mucho más que un simple álbum de pop; es la banda sonora de una generación, un fenómeno que rompió récords de ventas y que cambió para siempre el panorama de la música pop, convirtiéndose en el álbum de un grupo femenino más vendido de la historia.
Listado de Canciones
- Wannabe2:52
Letra
Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want. So, tell me what you want, what you really really want. I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want. So, tell me what you want, what you really really want. I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig, ah. If you want my future forget my past. If you wanna get with me better make it fast. Now don't go wasting my precious time. Get your act together, we could be just fine. I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want. So, tell me what you want, what you really really want. I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig, ah. If you wanna be my lover You gotta get with my friends (gotta get with my friends). Make it last forever, Friendship never ends. If you wanna be my lover You have got to give. Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is. What do you think about that? Now you know how I feel. Say you can handle my love. Are you for real (are you for real)? I won't be hasty, I'll give you a try. If you really bug me then I'll say goodbye. Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want. So, tell me what you want, what you really really want. I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna—, I wanna really, really, really wanna zigazig, ah. If you wanna be my lover You gotta get with my friends (gotta get with my friends). Make it last forever, Friendship never ends. If you wanna be my lover You have got to give. (You got to give.) Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is. So here's a story from A to Z. You wanna get with me? You gotta listen carefully. We got Em in the place Who likes it in your face. She got G like MC Who likes it on an—Easy V Doesn't come for free. She's a real lady. And as for me? Ha-ha! You'll see. Slam your body down and wind it all around. Slam your body down and wind it all around. If you wanna be my lover You gotta get with my friends (gotta get with my friends). Make it last forever, Friendship never ends. If you wanna be my lover You have got to give. (You got to give.) Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is. If you wanna be my lover You gotta—, you gotta—, you gotta—, you gotta—, You gotta slam, slam, slam, slam. Make it last forever. Slam your body down and wind it all around. Slam your body down and wind it all around. Slam your body down and wind it all around. Slam your body down and zigazig, ah. If you wanna be my lover. - Say You'll Be There3:56
- 2 Become 14:00
Letra
Candle light and soul forever A dream of you and me together Say you believe it say you believe it Free your mind of doubt and danger Be for real don't be a stranger We can achieve it we can achieve it Come a little bit closer baby get it on get it on 'Cause tonight is the night when two become one I need some love like I never needed love before (wanna make love to ya baby) I had a little love now I'm back for more (wanna make love to ya baby) Set your spirit free It's the only way to be Silly games that you were playing Empty words we both were saying Let's work it out boy let's work it out boy Any deal that we endeavour Boys and girls feel good together Take it or leave it take it or leave it Are you as good as I remember baby get it on get it on 'Cause tonight is the night when two become one I need some love like I never needed love before (wanna make love to ya baby) I had a little love now I'm back for more (wanna make love to ya baby) Set your spirit free It's the only way to be Be a little bit wiser baby put it on put it on 'Cause tonight is the night when two become one I need some love like I never needed love before (wanna make love to ya baby) I had a little love now I'm back for more (wanna make love to ya baby) I need some love like I never needed love before (wanna make love to ya baby) I had a little love now I'm back for more (wanna make love to ya baby) Set your spirit free It's the only way to be It's the only way to be It's the only way to be - Love Thing3:37
Letra
You know I don't wanna know Don't wanna know about that love thing Give me what I'm needing You know what I'm dreaming of Don't wanna know about that love thing Been broken-hearted before But that's the last time it happens to me I keep on giving still you're asking for more Too much emotion baby why can't you see I'm not afraid of your love Not afraid of your love Why can't you see I've had my share of that You're what I want more You know you got boy You gotta want me Just what I need I'm not that easy as a matter of fact There's no room for loving Stop that push and shoving Don't wanna know about that love thing Give me what I'm needing You know what I'm dreaming of Don't wanna know about that love thing Here we go [3x] Now don't go wasting my time wasting my time You're not the only thing I've got on my mind My friends are with me when you ain't been around Your precious words and promises ain't bringing me down I've got some living to do Got some living to do But don't assume I'm gonna be with you You're what I want more You know you got boy You gotta want me Just what I need I'm not that easy as a matter of fact There's no room for loving Stop that push and shoving Don't wanna know about that love thing Give me what I'm needing You know what I'm dreaming of Don't wanna know about that love thing Stop pushing You're rushing You're losing my loving I hope it I see it Just play it You feel it Gotta be bold bold and oh so strong Get with this and you got it going on On and on with the girls named Spice You wanna get with us then you'd better think twice God help the mister yeah God help the mister That comes between me and my sisters I'm not afraid of your love I'm not afraid of your love Why can't you see I've had my share of that You're what I want more You know you got boy You gotta want me It's just what I need I'm not that easy as a matter of fact There's no room for loving Stop that push and shoving Don't wanna know about that love thing Give me what I'm needing You know what I'm dreaming of Don't wanna know about that love thing There's no room for loving Stop that push and shoving Don't wanna know about that love thing Give me what I'm needing (love thing about that love thing) You know what I'm dreaming of (love thing) Don't wanna know about that love thing There's no room for loving (love thing about that love thing) Stop that push and shoving (love thing) Don't wanna know about that love thing Give me what I'm needing You know what I'm dreaming of Don't wanna know about that love thing - Last Time Lover4:11
Letra
[Geri:] Treat me right all night Makes me feel good like you should [Melanie B:] Listen up I gotta tell ya About the ins and outs and goings-on I wouldn't tell just anybody About the fox that I've been chasing He's resistant not persistent It didn't stop me from homing in 'Cause I'm a choosy not a floozy I get my hit and then I run with it [All:] Last time lover (lover) Do you think I'm really cool and sexy? And I know you wanna get with me Last time lover (lover) Do you wanna be my last time baby? Could it be your first time maybe? [Melanie B:] We got up and down to it Like the dirty bass in the music I got my major chords strumming Took some time and then we're really buzzing First bite whet my appetite Second helping's always better Started getting burning hot I found my pride not easy Slowed it down I said stop [All:] Last time lover (lover) Do you think I'm really cool and sexy? And I know you wanna get with me Last time lover (lover) Do you wanna be my last time baby? Could it be your first time maybe? [All (Geri):] Last time lover (Treat me right) Loving under cover (All night) Last time lover (Makes me feel good) Loving under cover (Like you should) Last time lover Last time lover (Treat me right) Loving under cover (All night) [Geri:] Cool sexy ever ready Someone fine always steady Gentle hands dirty mind Use your head and don't be blind Words of love they don't wash with me What's the rush? No urgency you see Crazy boy potential lover First and last lover Brother ain't no other Crazy sweety cool but racy Steady ready go yes [All:] Last time lover (lover) Do you think I'm really cool and sexy? And I know you wanna get with me Last time lover (lover) Do you wanna be my last time baby? Could it be your first time maybe? Last time lover (lover) Do you think I'm really cool and sexy? And I know you wanna get with me Last time lover (lover) Do you wanna be my last time baby? Could it be your first time maybe? [All (Geri):] Last time lover (Treat me right) Loving under cover (All night) Do you think I'm really cool and sexy? And I know you wanna get with me Last time lover (Makes me feel good) Loving under cover (Like you should) Do you wanna be my last time baby? Could it be your first time maybe? Last time lover (Treat me right) Loving under cover (All night) Do you think I'm really cool and sexy? And I know you wanna get with me - Mama5:03
Letra
She used to be my only enemy and never let me be free Catching me in places that I knew I shouldn't be Every other day I crossed the line I didn't mean to be so bad I never thought you would become the friend I never had Back then I didn't know why Why you were misunderstood mama So now I see through your eyes All that you did was love Mama I love you Mama I care Mama I love you Mama my friend You're my friend I didn't want to hear it then but I'm not ashamed to say it now Every little thing you said and did was right for me I had a lot of time to think about about the way I used to be Never had a sense of my responsibility Back then I didn't know why Why you were misunderstood So now I see through your eyes All that you did was love Mama I love you Mama I care Mama I love you Mama my friend You're my friend You're my friend But now I'm sure I know why Why you were misunderstood So now I see through your eyes All I can give you is love Mama I love you Mama I care Mama I love you Mama my friend Mama I love you Mama I care Mama I love you Mama my friend My friend Mama my love You're my friend Mama my love Me loving you You loving me A love that's true And guaranteed Me loving you (me loving you) You loving me (you loving me) A love that's true (a love that's true) And guaranteed (so true) Me loving you (me loving you) You loving me (you loving me) A love that's true (a love that's true) And guaranteed (so true) [2x] You loving me (you loving me) You loving me (you loving me) A love that's true (a love that's true) And guaranteed (so true) - Who Do You Think You Are3:59
- Something Kinda Funny4:02
Letra
We've got something kinda funny goin' on (We got it) We've got something kinda funny goin' on Wherever you're going, high or low Remember to sure enjoy the show So climb aboard my journey deep inside Better late than dead on time Ooh, it's you I know that you have got to feed Yeah, yeah Ooh, don't take from me more than you really need More than you really need We've got something kinda funny goin' on (We got it) We've got something kinda funny goin' on (We got it) Happiness is just a state of your mind Keep searching, who knows what you may find? Rules are for fools, and fool's paradise is hard to find Play my game or get left behind It's you that I know you have got to feed Yeah, yeah Ooh, take from me what you feel that you need You feel that you need We've got something kinda funny goin' on (We got it) We've got something kinda funny goin' on (We got it) You've got it, you've got it [3x] Feelin' kinda funny Feelin' kinda queezy I ain't that easy We've got something kinda funny goin' on (We got it, we got it) (Something kinda funny) We've got something kinda funny goin' on (We got it, we got it) We've got something kinda funny goin' on (Something kinda funny) (We got it, we got it) We've got something kinda funny goin' on We've got something kinda funny goin' on (We got it, we got it) - Naked4:25
Letra
Naivety and childhood left behind Deprived of the goodness of mankind Past encounters have made her strong Strong enough to carry on and on Undress you with her eyes Uncover the truth from the lies Strip you down don't need to care Lights are low exposed and bare Naked Nothing but a smile upon her face Naked She wants to play seek-and-hide No-one to hide behind Naked This child has fallen from grace Naked Don't be afraid to stare She is only naked She knows exactly what to do with men like you Inside out in her mind there's no doubt where you're coming from Mystery will turn you on Undress you with her eyes Uncover the truth from the lies Strip you down don't need to care Lights are low exposed and bare Naked Nothing but a smile upon her face Naked She wants to play seek-and-hide No-one to hide behind Naked This child has fallen from grace Naked Don't be afraid to stare She is only naked [A conversation between Emma and the mystery man:] Hello, it's me I—I thought you'd understand Well maybe I should have kept my f— mouth shut I guess it ain't such a pretty picture I'd rather be hated than pitied Maybe I should have left it to your imagination I just wanna be me This angel's dirty face is sore Holding on to what she had before Not sharing secrets with any old fool Now she's gonna keep her cool She wants to get naked She wants to get naked Naked Nothing but a smile upon her face Naked She wants to play seek-and-hide No-one to hide behind Naked This child has fallen from grace Naked Don't be afraid to stare She is only naked [Repeat to fade] - If U Can't Dance3:58