All Saints vs. Spice Girls

Spice Girls had a keen ear for irresistible pop. They chose a new musical theme for each of their greatest hits—hip-hop, funk, salsa—loading them with backchat and winks while swapping vocal lines like The Temptations. By contrast, All Saints found their signature sound in a warm blend of rare groove, techno, and gospel, and forged a wall of impenetrable cool around their twin lead singers.