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Get Busy Living

Goldfish · 2010

46 min · 10 tracks · electronica

A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and jazz-infused melodies creates an uplifting sonic landscape throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Get Busy Living — The title track encapsulates the album's optimistic spirit, combining catchy hooks with a danceable beat that invites listeners to embrace life.
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    Crunchy Joe — This track effectively blends playful synth lines with jazzy rhythms, showcasing Goldfish's signature sound that defines much of their work.
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    We Come Together — With its uplifting message and infectious groove, this song serves as an anthem for unity, reflecting the album's overarching theme of positivity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album effectively merges electronic and jazz influences, showcasing strong production but with limited broader impact.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of layered electronic textures, with each track building on rhythmic foundations that blend jazz elements.
  • Several tracks incorporate live instrumentation, such as saxophones and pianos, which interact dynamically with the electronic beats.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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

  • steady grooves for dancing
  • uplifting vibes for socializing
  • dreamy melodies for relaxation
  • joyful energy for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking introspective quiet moments
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, Get Busy Living marked Goldfish's third studio album, following their breakthrough release, Perceptions of Pacha. At this point in their career, the duo had solidified their reputation in the South African music scene and were beginning to gain international recognition for their unique blend of electronic music and live instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Stanton Warriors· The Funk Hunters· Odesza

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • We Come Together

    The chorus shifts between collective calls for unity and personal affirmations, creating a powerful sense of community and connection.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Crunchy Joe 3:19
  • 2 Get Busy Living 5:40
  • 3 Show You How 3:21
  • 4 Call Me 3:50
  • 5 Humbug 3:44
  • 6 Brush Your Hair 5:03
  • 7 We Come Together 3:48
  • 8 In Too Deep 5:07
  • 9 My Rainbow 7:21
  • 10 Big Band Wolf Hypnotic 5:32

What to play next

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Perceptions of Pacha
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Perceptions of Pacha

2008
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