Encore cover

Encore

Scooter · 2002

75 min · 18 tracks · house music

High-energy rave anthems pulse with infectious beats and catchy hooks, embodying the spirit of early 2000s dance culture.

Top tracks — play these first

  • →
    Posse (I Need You on the Floor) Start here — This track is a quintessential Scooter anthem that combines high-octane beats with a memorable vocal hook, making it a staple in clubs and festivals.
  • →
    I'm Raving — With its infectious energy and catchy chorus, this track captures the essence of rave culture and showcases Scooter's signature sound.
  • →
    How Much Is the Fish? — This track exemplifies Scooter's playful approach to lyrics while maintaining a driving beat, contributing to its status as an enduring fan favorite.
  • →
    Nessaja — Blending emotional vocals with uplifting melodies, this song offers a contrast to the harder tracks on the album while still retaining Scooter's trademark energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

Energetic rave tracks with catchy hooks define this album, though it follows familiar patterns in the genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower tracks towards the end.
  • Several tracks feature repetitive vocal samples and hooks, creating anthemic moments that are typical of rave culture.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • explosive dance floor energy
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • infectious hooks for sing-alongs
  • party ignition with friends
  • dynamic journey through tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • dislike high-energy dance beats

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Scooter's reputation in the electronic music scene with commercial success.
Themes
early 2000s rave· club culture anthems· festival energy
Career context
By the time 'Encore' was released in January 2002, Scooter was already a dominant force in the European electronic music scene, having achieved commercial success with their previous albums. This album served as a follow-up to their hit record 'The Stadium Techno Experience' and further solidified their position in mainstream rave culture.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Darude· Armin van Buuren

Tracklist

  • 1 Posse (I Need You on the Floor) Start here 5:06
  • 2 We Bring the Noise 4:01
  • 3 R U ☺? 5:21
  • 4 Aiii Shot the DJ 3:32
  • 5 Faster Harder Scooter 3:52
  • 6 I'm Raving 4:04
  • 7 Call Me Mañana 4:18
  • 8 Fuck the Millennium 4:16
  • 9 Am Fenster 6:04
  • 10 Eyes Without a Face 3:47
  • 11 No Fate 4:03
  • 12 How Much Is the Fish? 6:49
  • 13 The Logical Song 4:45
  • 14 The Age of Love 3:05
  • 15 Fire 3:48
  • 16 Endless Summer 2:48
  • 17 Hyper Hyper 2:35
  • 18 Nessaja 3:30

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata