Rewind to 2003, and the group had a new name—S Club 8—and a new mission: to step out from the shadow of the now-disbanded S Club 7 and establish themselves as pop stars in their own right. That year, they joined the S Club United tour and dropped a string of hits, including “Fool No More” and “Sundown,” both of which reached number four on the charts. Their second album, Sundown, released in October 2003, showcased a slicker, more mature sound and climbed to number 13 on the UK Albums Chart. But behind the scenes, the pressure was mounting. While fans adored them, critics were mixed, with some praising their energy and others questioning their attempt to adopt a more grown-up image.