The Sugababes have been together since 1998, if you can believe it. Actually, only Keisha Buchanan has been there since 1998, since the Sugababes are the UK Destiny's Child in terms of member changes.
Compared to their contemporaries Girls Aloud, Sugababes are funkier, dirtier, even a bit kinkier. Their biggest hit is "Push The Button" which has more sexual connotations than can be listed. Despite the sharper edge, the Ssugababes are still a pop group at heart, an exceptional pop group.
The Sugababes are more R&B influenced than anything else, which relly sets them apart. There is also their gorgeous harmonies that help break the mold. Evidence of their seamless voices can be heard in songs like "Ugly", "Change" and "Denial".
I am far more familiar with their latest stuff from their album "Change" than their old stuff, like when Mutya Buena was in the group. I think "Change" was horribly underrated. To me, it was a wonderful ballad, better than most these days. "Denial" is also one of my favorites on the album. However, I have also become familiar with their early work, specifically from Taller in More Ways and Three. On a funny note, I realized that "Too Lost In You" was actually on US soap As The World Turns a while back.
The girls have switched things up since their 1998 formation. In 2001, member Siobhan Donaghy left the group, being replaced by Heidi Range. In 2005, another founding member, Mutya Buena, left the group as well. She would be replaced by Amelle Berrabah. Keisha Buchanan is the group's only founding member.
Despite the switches, the Sugababes were able to keep those pitch-perfect harmonies. Vocally, their are in the top tier of all groups in this day and age.
BWU Recommends: Push The Button, Ugly, Hole in the Head, Denial, Change, and About You Now (the last three haven't been released in the US yet)
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