Soundboy Rock [Import]

Groove Armada | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 14, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Sony Bmg Europe
• ASIN: B000NJLQVA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,768 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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 --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Product 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. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still keeping the global party rocking, July 16, 2007

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GhostDeep "electronic music junkie" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soundboy Rock (Audio CD)

Yeah, I see all the complaining from some fans and reviewers, but I think they're missing something -- this album is great for hanging out and keeping good times rolling. Sure, there is a pop veneer here, but behind this are psychedelic, mind-bending tricks, from the elastic bass line in "Get Down" to the searing digitalism of "Lightsonic."

Groove Armada have also transformed from being great album producers to a great live act. So the album is more of a taster of their feverish live jams and experiments. I just saw them at LA's Hollywood Bowl, and their 15-minute final suite, incorporating "Superstylin," was on a level that most artists, electronic or not, cannot even begin to touch. What was even more stunning was the music, cradling this classic track, that is not featured on any album. The whole Bowl went nuts. These guys are clearly still at the top of their game.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glad to see Groove Armada making good music again, July 30, 2007

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M. Hurley (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soundboy Rock (Hk) (Audio CD)

I really dig this album. As usual with GA it's hit and miss but the hits really make up for the misses in this one!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great fun, August 6, 2007

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M. Reymond (los angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soundboy Rock (Audio CD)

I read the reviews of Groove Armada's newest CD and almost didn't order it. I decided to try it with the lowest of expectations and was pleasantly surprised. This is a very fun CD, and while I am still listening to pick up the nuances of each song, I am delighted at how pleasant that journey is.