Seven albums in, and if Groove Armada show no sign of handing in their chill-out crowns, ... more
Soundboy Rock suggests London's popular downbeat alchemists are more eager than ever to branch out. As the title suggests, this is an album that plays down Groove ...
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Seven albums in, and if Groove Armada show no sign of handing in their chill-out crowns, ... more
Soundboy Rock suggests London's popular downbeat alchemists are more eager than ever to branch out. As the title suggests, this is an album that plays down Groove Armada's cocktail-supping Balearic side in favour of a more robust sound inspired by hip-hop, house and dub reggae. Immediate highlights are "Song 4 Mutya (Out Of Control)", which could almost be a long-lost Madonna single of the '80s, but for the fact it features ex-Sugarbabe Mutya Buena on vocals; and the title track, a simmering reggae skank that sees Groove Armada joined by their MC, MAD, and Hard-Fi's Richard Archer on melodica. It's a surprisingly guest heavy record also on board is Alan Donohue of The Rakes, soul queen Angie Stone, Tony Allen of The Good, The Bad, And The Queen, and Simon Lord of Simian Mobile Disco. Being old hands now, however, Groove Armada are wise not to let this celebrity cavalcade distract them from the matter at hand that is, making bouncy, unpretentious dance music that balances a crate-digger's taste with maximum mainstream appeal. --Louis Pattison
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crowns,Soundboy Rocksuggests London's popular downbeat alchemists are more eager than ever to branch out. As the title suggests, this is an album that plays down Groove Armada's cocktail-supping Balearic side in favour of a more robust sound inspired by hip-hop, house and dub reggae. Immediate highlights are "Song 4 Mutya (Out Of Control)", which could almost be a long-lost Madonna single of the '80s, but for the fact it features ex-Sugarbabe Mutya Buena on vocals; and the title track, a simmering reggae skank that sees Groove Armada joined by their MC, MAD, and Hard-Fi's Richard Archer on melodica. It's a surprisingly guest heavy record also on board is Alan Donohue of The Rakes, soul queen Angie Stone, Tony Allen of The Good, The Bad, And The Queen, and Simon Lord of Simian Mobile Disco. Being old hands now, however, Groove Armada are wise not to let this celebrity cavalcade distract them from the matter at hand that is, making bouncy, unpretentious dance music that balances a crate-digger's taste with maximum mainstream appeal.--Louis Pattison
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Seven albums in, and if Groove Armada show no sign of handing in their chill-out ... more
crowns,Soundboy Rocksuggests London's popular downbeat alchemists are more eager than ever to branch out. As the title suggests, this is an album that plays down Groove Armada's cocktail-supping Balearic side in favour of a more robust sound inspired by hip-hop, house and dub reggae. Immediate highlights are "Song 4 Mutya (Out Of Control)", which could almost be a long-lost Madonna single of the '80s, but for the fact it features ex-Sugarbabe Mutya Buena on vocals; and the title track, a simmering reggae skank that sees Groove Armada joined by their MC, MAD, and Hard-Fi's Richard Archer on melodica. It's a surprisingly guest heavy record also on board is Alan Donohue of The Rakes, soul queen Angie Stone, Tony Allen of The Good, The Bad, And The Queen, and Simon Lord of Simian Mobile Disco. Being old hands now, however, Groove Armada are wise not to let this celebrity cavalcade distract them from the matter at hand that is, making bouncy, unpretentious dance music that balances a crate-digger's taste with maximum mainstream appeal.--Louis Pattison
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...a real great. If you are pondering over the advantages of paying the extra bit for the limited edition then i would say go for it. The limited edition CD has a couple of extra tracks that are well worth listening to. Soundboy Rock = the definative summer sound ... more
Groove Armada have really done it witht his album! After the first play of the disk i was somewhat dissapointed with the latest offering from GA, however things have now changed. Since purchasing the CD I have listened to the album countless times. I can honestly say that this is one of my favoutite CDs at the moment, it really grows on you. I would definately recomend it to anybody who likes Groove Armada. With superb tracks such as 'paris' an 'Song 4 Mutya' the album is a real great. If you are pondering over the advantages of paying the extra bit for the limited edition then i would say go for it. The limited edition CD has a couple of extra tracks that are well worth listening to. Soundboy Rock = the definative summer sound
hughchapman 10.06.2007 (10.06.2007)
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Product details
Title
Soundboy Rock (Limited Edition)
Performer
Groove Armada
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
House
Release Date
07/05/2007
Original Release Year
2007
Label / Distributor
Columbia / Sony Music/Arvato Services
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
886970768627
Catalogue Number
88697076862
Additional notes
Album Notes
Issued during 2007 in the U.K. and the following year in the U.S., SOUNDBOY ROCK finds the British techno duo Groove Armada (Andy Cato and Tom Findlay) doling out more dance-floor-ready tunes. While club-oriented anthems are the order of the day--most notably the funky, M.I.A.-like "Get Down" and "The Things That We Could Share," a propulsive track with Simian Mobile Disco associate Simon Lord--ROCK also presents some more serene moments (see the dreamy "What's Your Version"), making for a relatively dynamic set.
Titles on disc 1
1.
Hasta Luego Mr Fab (intro)
2.
Get Down
3.
Things That We Could Share
4.
Save My Soul
5.
What's Your Version
6.
Paris
7.
Love Sweet Sound
8.
Girls Say
9.
Lightsonic
10.
Soundboy Rock
11.
Drop That Thing
12.
Song 4 Mutya (Out Of Control)
13.
From The Rooftops
14.
See What You Get
15.
What's Your Version (reprise)
16.
Feel The Same (bonus track)
17.
Hands Up (bonus track)
Ciao
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