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Oscillating between dancehall, disco, drum 'n' bass, and downtempo, Groove Armada consistently includes something from each style on their discs, and Soundboy Rock is no exception. The CD's kickoff single "Get Down" definitely falls into the dancehall category, bringing with it a rapid-fire Jamaica-meets-Trinidad carnival vibe that will excite some, but might turn off those who prefer their less frenetically paced tracks. Rest assured that Soundboy Rock is filled with lush numbers as well, most notably "What's Your Version" featuring underappreciated alt-folk vocalist Jeb Loy Nicols. The disco quotient is ac
Oscillating between dancehall, disco, drum 'n' bass, and downtempo, Groove Armada consistently includes something from each style on their discs, and Soundboy Rock is no exception. The CD's kickoff single "Get Down" definitely falls into the dancehall category, bringing with it a rapid-fire Jamaica-meets-Trinidad carnival vibe that will excite some, but might turn off those who prefer their less frenetically paced tracks. Rest assured that Soundboy Rock is filled with lush numbers as well, most notably "What's Your Version" featuring underappreciated alt-folk vocalist Jeb Loy Nicols. The disco quotient is achieved with the inclusion of '70s dance queen Candi Staton's vocals on the retro dance number "Love Sweet Sound." As is often the case with Groove Armada, there is one absolute standout track that showcases the duo's ability to create timeless dance radio classics (a la "I See You Baby" from 2000's Vertigo.) In this case, "Song 4 Mutya," featuring up-and-coming dance pop charmer Mutya Buena, is about as endorphin-creating as a great pop song can get, garnering that feat by seamlessly mixing new wave with soul and pop. Soul music fans take note: The limited edition version of Soundboy Rock contains Angie Stone's vocals on the bonus track "Feel The Same As You." --Denise Sheppard
Album Description
Limited edition version of their 2007 album includes two bonus tracks, 'Feel the Same' (Feat. Angie Stone) and 'Hands Up' (Feat. Mistah Fab). `Soundboy Rock' is the hotly anticipated new album from Groove Armada, one of the most consistently successful dance acts of recent years. In their ten year career so far the band have sold over 2 million albums worldwide but are also internationally acclaimed DJs (they have a regular residency at Space in Ibiza) and increasingly well known through their hugely successful Lovebox Weekender Festival (40k tickets sold last year) which they founded and curate. In typical Groove Armada eclectic style, the album features a whole range of collaborators including Candi Staton, Angie Stone, Simian Mobile Disco and Mutya from Sugababes on the gorgeous `Song 4 Mutya' single (`a sure fire summer anthem' according to Metro) and is already being hailed by many as the bands best album to date 17 tracks in all. Sony/BMG.
Album Details
Being Hailed by Many as their Best Album to Date and features Contributions from Candi Staton, Angie Stone, Simian Mobile Disco and Mutya from Sugababes.
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Manufacturer: Columbia Europe
Release date: 14 May 2007
EAN: 0886970768627 UPC: 886970768627
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