How lucky we are that Atomic Kitten have been made. Indeed, the journey travelled - emotionally, mentally and physically - by these fine young women, translates directly into the raw power of their live performance the tinny beats of antiquated backing tracks transcended by true, unadulterated talent.Atoms can be split, and kittens can run away. How gratifying it has been to see Kerry Katona back on stage, and away from frozen food commercials. A huge UK tour ensued culminating with a grandstand finale at London’s O2 Arena, cementing Atomic Kitten’s rightful place at the pinnacle of the noughties cheesepop hierarchy. Indeed, after a dark narrative of fractious arguments and member replacements, the stars aligned in 2012 to reunite Atomic Kitten, along with fellow pop pioneers B*Witched, Honeyz, Five, and 911 for the ITV2 show ‘The Big Reunion’. With the original ‘98 lineup back together, after more than a decade apart, it’s nothing short of a privilege to hear ‘Whole Again’, ‘Eternal Flame’ and Blondie redux ‘The Tide Is High’ performed as the artists originally intended. Boasting a repertoire of hits glossier than a service station magazine stand, a night in the company of Atomic Kitten is a night in the company of greatness. Liz, Natasha and Kerry: the holy trinity of early noughties girlpop. The band later announced they were returning to the studio to record new material, and toured alongside East 17 and All Saints in 2014. In 2012, however, the group, including Hamilton and Katona, reunited for a summer tour.

5 in the UK album chart and was later certified platinum, spawning the singles “Be With You” and “If You Come To Me”.Īfter the subsequent tour and the release of their “Greatest Hits” album, Hamilton left the group to focus on her family. Atomic Kitten’s subsequent album “Ladies Night” was released in November 2003 featuring the single of the same name a collaborative duet with the band Kool & the Gang. debut with a self-titled album released in April 2003, which turned out to be unsuccessful and led the group to focus on European, South African and Asian markets. By this time the group were attracting a buzz in the U.S., often drawing comparisons with The Supremes and the Spice Girls for having over a dozen singles hit the No. The album spawned the singles “It’s Okay”, “The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)”, “The Last Goodbye” and “Love Doesn’t Have To Hurt”. With the success of “Right Now” Atomic Kitten recorded and released 'Feels So Good' in 2002, half way through of which Andy McCluskey departed due to an increase in tension between him and the band. 1 hit, “You Are” and “Tomorrow & Tonight”, and was later certified as double platinum. With the swap, the album “Right Now” was re-packaged, re-recorded and re-released including the songs “Eternal Flame” another No. 1 single in the UK, along with 18 other countries, including a 27 week stint at the top of the charts in the Republic of Moldova.ĭue to pregnancy Kerry Katona left the group following the release and was replaced by former Precious singer Jenny Frost. The single “Whole Again” became the group’s first No. Atomic Kitten’s debut album “Right Now” arrived in October 2000, spawning the two further singles “I Want Your Love” and “Follow Me”. 1 hit in Japan “Cradle”, which led to a tour of the UK and parts of Asia.

6 in the UK single chart, followed by their first No. The group’s subsequent single “See Ya” proved an even greater success reaching No. Prior to the release, Heidi Range left the group citing artistic differences and moved to the fellow pop charting group the Sugababes, replaced by Natasha Hamilton. 10 UK single “Right Now” released in November 1999. Atomic Kitten’s earliest songs were principally written my McCluskey including the No. Frontman Andy McCluskey of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark formed Atomic Kitten in 1998 with a line-up consisting of Liz McClarnon, Kerry Katona, and Heidi Range.

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