They think, for starters, you're manufactured and you don't write your own music, as if you haven't got any brain cells. The Spice odyssey began with a 1993 newspaper advertisement for singers and dancers to form a pop group. Geri, the two Melanies and Victoria were selected, but soon fell out with their first manager. The world soon found out. Wannabe was the first single, released in Japan in June and 11 days later in Britain, to rave reviews.
Wannabe combines ragga with feisty pop.
Not all the critics agreed. We're talking about positive messages. If you just want a happy melody and a funky bassline, it's there. If you want to read between the lines, it's there. All five contribute to the songwriting.