Top tracks — play these first
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Army of Two (radio edit) — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, featuring an upbeat tempo and heartfelt lyrics about companionship and unity that define Murs' style.
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Army of Two (Westfunk & Steve Smart remix) — The remix brings a fresh club-oriented energy, emphasizing the dance-pop elements while retaining the original's catchy hook.
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Army of Two (Kat Krazy remix) — This version reimagines the original with dynamic beats and electronic influences, appealing to a broader audience and showcasing Murs' versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases catchy pop melodies but lacks depth across its remixes and live version.
What we noticed
- The lead track features a steady four-on-the-floor beat with layered synths and prominent vocal hooks that drive the energy.
- The remixes vary in tempo and arrangement, with the Westfunk & Steve Smart remix adding a deeper bassline and more electronic elements.
- The live version captures audience interaction, featuring a more stripped-down arrangement that emphasizes Murs' vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The single solidified Murs' commercial success and wider recognition after earlier albums.
- Themes
- dance floor camaraderie· upbeat companionship· UK pop energy
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'Army of Two' marked the lead single from Olly Murs' third studio album, following his successful second album 'In Case You Didn't Know'. At this point in his career, Murs was solidifying his status as a prominent pop artist in the UK, having already achieved multiple top ten hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ed Sheeran· Jason Derulo· James Arthur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Army of Two (radio edit) 3:44
- 2 Army of Two (Westfunk & Steve Smart remix) 5:18
- 3 Army of Two (Kat Krazy remix) 4:58
- 4 Army of Two (live) 4:32
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Prism
Katy Perry
Shares vibrant pop hooks and energetic production, for uplifting dance moments.
Overexposed
Maroon 5
Combines catchy melodies with a danceable beat, embodying a similar joyful pop spirit.
1989
Taylor Swift
Features bright, synth-driven pop sounds and infectious choruses that radiate positivity.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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