Groove Armada - Soundboy Rock

In 1999, this London dance duo released "Vertigo", which made the British Top 20 and achieved silver status. They followed this success with a stint as Elton John's opening band. An album of remixes followed, featuring post-productions by DJ Icey and Tim "Love" Lee. After releasing a mix album, "Back to Mine", the duo returned with a second production effort, 2001's "Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)". Two years later, "Lovebox" highlighted a new kind of funk for GA, with kitschy vibes and collaborative efforts coming from Neneh Cherry, Nappy Roots, and R&B chanteuse Sunshine Anderson. "Soundboy Rock" continues the emphasis on catchy hooks and became the fourth straight GA album to reach the British Top Ten. Product Description

terrible cd

this cd is boring...i dont like groove armada at all and i was given this cd as a promotion and its got no spunk to it at all...they are very overrated in my opinion...only decent song is "love sweet sounds" June 10, 2008

Great Album

I discovered Groove Armada when I heard Superstylin' on an internet radio station. This album is all over the place in terms of musical style. It mostly reminds me of Len, and NERD. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it. March 24, 2008

Soundboy Rock

wow! what a find. i don't even really care for dance music but my husband turned me on to it and ... wow! what's not to like? i'm a believer ... groove armada rocks! no matter what genre of music you like, there's something for everyone. that "pop veneer" that one of the reviewers had complained about, is what hooked me ... but the integrity of the album is what kept me! March 19, 2008

great fun

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. August 6, 2007

Still keeping the global party rocking

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.
July 16, 2007

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