What makes Hello! (Good to Be Back) by Scooter notable?

This album features the hit single 'Hello! (Good to Be Back)', which became an anthem in clubs across Europe, showcasing Scooter's ability to blend catchy hooks with energetic beats. The album's commercial performance solidified Scooter's reputation in the electronic music scene, reaching high chart positions in several countries and contributing to their long-standing legacy. Released on October 14, 2005, 'Hello! (Good to Be Back)' marked Scooter's first album after a brief hiatus following their previous album 'Mind The Gap' in 2004. At this point, the band was solidifying its status as one of Europe's leading electronic acts, combining familiar rave elements with fresh sounds to maintain their commercial success.

How many songs are on Hello! (Good to Be Back)?

Hello! (Good to Be Back) has 4 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.

Released 21 years ago today

Hello! (Good to Be Back)

Scooter · 2005

20 min · 4 tracks · house music

High-energy beats and euphoric melodies collide in a celebratory return to the dance floor.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hello! (Good to Be Back) (radio edit) — The radio edit encapsulates the album's infectious energy, making it a staple in DJ sets and a clear representation of Scooter's signature sound.
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Hello! (Good to Be Back) (club mix) — This extended club mix enhances the original track's driving beats and euphoric build-ups, making it perfect for the dance floor and highlighting Scooter's knack for creating club hits.
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Path — Diverging from the album’s main theme, 'Path' showcases a more introspective sound while maintaining the energetic pulse that defines the record, illustrating Scooter’s versatility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic beats and variations on a single theme, but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

The album maintains a consistent high-energy beat throughout the first three tracks, designed for dance floors.
The final track, 'Path', shifts to a more ambient style, providing a moment of contrast after the energetic opening.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 4/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 — Marked Scooter's return after a hiatus, re-establishing their presence in dance music.
Themes: rave resurrection· celebratory beats
Moods: Euphoric· Energetic
Career context: Released on October 14, 2005, 'Hello! (Good to Be Back)' marked Scooter's first album after a brief hiatus following their previous album 'Mind The Gap' in 2004. At this point, the band was solidifying its status as one of Europe's leading electronic acts, combining familiar rave elements with fresh sounds to maintain their commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors: Paul van Dyk· Darude· Armin van Buuren