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Greatest Hits (Spice Girls album)

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Greatest Hits is the fourth album and first greatest hits album by the English all-female pop group the Spice Girls. It is also their first studio album to be released in seven years since their break-up to pursue their own solo careers, marking the beginning of their reunion era and the accompanying world tour. It will be released worldwide in November 2007.

Release information

The greatest hits album was formally announced during a press conference held by the group on Thursday, 28 June, 2007[2] at London's O2 Arena. The group declared they are reforming as a group, nearly seven years after their last album release, Forever. The group will be composed of all five members, including Geri Halliwell who was well-known for her departure from the group in 1998.

The plan to reform and release a greatest hits has long been speculated by the media,[3] but its planned release was first confirmed by Melanie Brown in June 2005.[4] Speaking just before a planned reunion for Live 8 (that never actually materialised due to Brown's contractual agreements in L.A.), she stated: "We'll get back together because we all want to. I know everyone is up for it. There is going to be a greatest hits album and we've got loads of new songs that nobody has heard yet."[4]

It is rumoured that the compilation will be released in 3 different formats. There may be a standard edition, a version with a bonus DVD, and yet another version with two bonus DVDs.[5] The girls revealed the cover on their website on August 17, 2007. The title will simply be Greatest Hits.[6]

Artwork

The artwork mirrors that of their debut album Spice; however, this time, jewels worth £1million were used to create the letters. In the work by top jewelery designer David Morris, each letter symbolizes one of the Spice Girls, as it did in their debut cover. The S is made from amber and represents Victoria Beckham. The ruby pink P is Emma Bunton. Melanie C’s letter I is made from a diamond; Geri Halliwell is the C, made from sapphire stones; and the emerald E is Melanie B. Morris said: "The album cover is a nice touch. They wanted something simple and stylish and it’s probably one of the most expensive album covers ever made.” [7]

References

  1. ^ Article confirming release date of Greatest Hits album Bloomberg', June 28 2007.
  2. ^ Statement regarding Spice Girls' future from 19 Entertainment Washington Post, June 22 2007.
  3. ^ Finn, Natalie. 'A Well Seasoned Rumour E! Online, June 8 2007.
  4. ^ a b Article containing Melanie Brown quotes. Contact Music. Retrieved June 27, 2007.
  5. ^ Editions of the Spice Girls' Greatest Hits Fan.Pl Online Music Store, August 15 2007.
  6. ^ Greatest Hits TheSpiceGirls.com
  7. ^ [1]
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