... I liked the song from the advert, and considering this was a “Best of…” album, it couldn’t be that bad could it?
Fortunately I was right. I’ve since seen an advert for the album in Q magazine and it describes exactly how I felt when I first listened to the album: “You know more Groove Armada ... Read review
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Lazy Moon 8. Little By Little 9. Lovebox 10. The Final Shakedown 11. At The River 12. Remember 13. Easy 14. Madder 15. Edge Hill 16. Going Back To My Roots 17. S...
Featuring the biggest hits from their last three albums, this anthology of their time on the Jive label is packed with downbeat and upbeat anthems, and an array of music as heard in film, television and radio. The subdued intro and trombone melody of "Superstylin" opens the collection softly with the now legendary bassline kicking in for a perfect euphoric moment. Other upbeat anthems include the piano house of "If Everybody Looked the Same", the Fatboy Slim mix of Gramma Funk's "I See You Baby" (both of which have been used to sell cars) and the more recent disco hit, "Easy". However, although Tom Findlay and Andy Kato pack dance floors every weekend, it's their downbeat soul that receives most attention, partly due to the "chillout" explosion of 2000 that made "At the River" a classic of the genre. With their last album Lovebox, GA showed a more versatile, band-influenced side with songs like the Status Quo sampling "Purple Haze", the rocky "Madder" and fun-loving ska of "But I feel Good". The Best of Groove Armada is a great selection of songs showing the diversity and musical progression of the band, a perfect introduction for the un-initiated and a good collection for those already converted.--Georgina Collins
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The Best of Groove Armadacharts the success of one of the UK's most popular dance acts.
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Featuring the biggest hits from their last three albums, this anthology of their time on the Jive label is packed with downbeat and upbeat anthems, and an array of music as heard in film, television and radio.The subdued intro and trombone melody of "Superstylin" opens the collection softly with the now legendary bassline kicking in for a perfect euphoric moment. Other upbeat anthems include the piano house of "If Everybody Looked the Same", the Fatboy Slim mix of Gramma Funk's "I See You Baby" (both of which have been used to sell cars) and the more recent disco hit, "Easy". However, although Tom Findlay and Andy Kato pack dance floors every weekend, it's their downbeat soul that receives most attention, partly due to the "chillout" explosion of 2000 that made "At the River" a classic of the genre. With their last albumLovebox, GA showed a more versatile, band-influenced side with songs like the Status Quo sampling "Purple Haze", the rocky "Madder" and fun-loving ska of "But I feel Good".The Best of Groove Armadais a great selection of songs showing the diversity and musical progression of the band, a perfect introduction for the un-initiated and a good collection for those already converted.--Georgina Collins
Advantages: Strong tracks towards the begnning of the album Disadvantages: Tails off towards the end, with a lot of similar tracks
...you it’s up with the best tracks on the album.
# 6-14
The rest of the album is more niche in its use of effects, as the tracks you will know are much more mainstream (which is obviously why you will have heard them in the first place). The rest of the album has a more dance-y / club feel and consequently, won’t please most people as much as the earlier tracks. If however, you are more knowledgeable about Groove Armada, and know you like their stuff, ... ...are looking to cheaply expand their collection. I would recommend a listen however, be it over at a friend’s house or in a shop such as Borders, before purchasing it, as it’s certainly not for everyone.
The Best of Groove Armada retails at about £9 and is out now. ...
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Advantages: Great laid back groovy beats, consistently good tunes Disadvantages: long intros
...The album brings together the best known songs....
-Superstylin (great mood lifting dance anthem)
-At the River (you'll remember it as "If you're fond of sandunes")
-If Everybody looked the same
-I see you Baby (starting to annoy me now it's on the renault ad but a good tune all the same)
You might also know the summer feelgood classic "My friend" from the album goodbye country hello nightclub. The other tunes are certainly not fillers, most ... ...One of my favourite tracks "Easy" illustrates their only down point, their intros can be just a bit too long. Whilst the intro's do add an atmospheric build up, I often prefer the remixes which cut to the chase.
Overall, fantastic album which leaves you with a great summery feel, and not a bit of cheese in sight!
If you get a chance to see them in concert, go see. a great talent not to be missed! ...
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Advantages: Comes with DVD Disadvantages: Its a best of
...album is of course a best of, needless to say it contains all GA's best and well known tracks(it really is a best of!) so GA fans will find all their fav tracks while anyone new to them will get a good all round feel for the armada and what they have been up to(shame ye missed em!)
Personally i like the idea they have behind this one, to wrap up their past with this best of and come back with new stuff-when??? but before doing that make a bit of ... ...annoyed as i have their previous albums and there not much new to this apart from DVD which is very good footage of GA. Existing fans may like this to round off their collection of GA with this while new fans will not only get to feel em out but also see these great performers in action. ...
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Label / Distributor: BMG Commercial Division / Sony BMG/Arvato Services
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Format: Performer
EAN: 828766525625
Catalogue Number: 82876652562
Additional notes
Album Notes: One of the UK's most successful dance music outfits issue their "greatest hits" compilation. This brings together all of their biggest tunes, many of which have been used on TV commercials - including 'I See You Baby' from the now-infamous Renault Megane ad.
Titles on disc 1
1.: Superstylin'
2.: If Everybody Looked The Same
3.: I See You Baby (Fatboy Slim radio edit)
4.: At The River
5.: My Friend
6.: Take Me Home
7.: Purple Haze
8.: Madder
9.: Chicago
10.: Easy
11.: Think Twice...
12.: Inside My Mind (Blue Skies)
13.: Little By Little
14.: But I Feel Good
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