Ground Control
Rudimental · 2021
57 min · 16 tracks · drum and bass
Upbeat drum and bass rhythms intertwine with soulful melodies and reflective lyrics, creating an energetic yet introspective sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come Over Start here — This opening track sets a vibrant tone for the album with its infectious energy and catchy chorus, encapsulating Rudimental's signature blend of genres.
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Remember Their Names — With poignant lyrics addressing loss and remembrance, this track showcases the band's ability to infuse emotional depth into their upbeat sound.
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Be Somebody — This song captures themes of personal empowerment and resilience through its anthemic chorus, making it a standout moment in the album's narrative.
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Handle My Own — Exploring self-sufficiency and independence, this track combines engaging rhythms with reflective lyrics, highlighting the album's thematic variety.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ground Control blends energetic rhythms with reflective lyrics, showcasing strong production and varied emotional landscapes.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of upbeat drum and bass rhythms, with tracks often layering soulful vocal melodies over driving beats.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- uplifting melodies for motivation
- reflective lyrics for connection
- for group celebrations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with chart success and diverse collaborations.
- Themes
- personal empowerment· soulful reflection· loss and remembrance
- Career context
- Released on September 3, 2021, Ground Control marks Rudimental's fourth studio album, following their 2019 release, Toast to Our Differences. At this point in their career, the band aimed to blend genre influences while expanding their sound palette beyond the traditional drum and bass roots that initially defined them.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Disclosure· Sigma· Nero
Tracklist
- 1 Come Over Start here 3:27
- 2 Jumper 3:15
- 3 Straight From the Heart 3:29
- 4 Ghost 3:13
- 5 Remember Their Names 5:12
- 6 Be Somebody 3:45
- 7 Be the One 3:06
- 8 Handle My Own 3:29
- 9 So Sorry 3:52
- 10 Distance 3:53
- 11 Instajets 2:35
- 12 Krazy 2:46
- 13 Make You Move 3:20
- 14 Hostess 3:10
- 15 C’est fini 3:15
- 16 Keep Your Head Up 5:17
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