What makes It's All About the Stragglers by Artful Dodger notable?

The album reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and featured multiple charting singles, including the hit Re-Rewind, which became emblematic of the UK garage movement. Its blend of catchy hooks and danceable beats contributed to a broader acceptance of garage music within mainstream culture during the early 2000s. It's All About the Stragglers marked Artful Dodger's debut studio album following their successful singles, such as Re-Rewind, which had established them as key figures in the UK garage scene. Released in 2000, this album positioned them at the forefront of a genre that was rapidly rising in popularity, solidifying their influence in the British music landscape.

How many songs are on It's All About the Stragglers?

It's All About the Stragglers has 15 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

It's All About the Stragglers

Artful Dodger · 2000

59 min · 15 tracks · UK garage

A vibrant fusion of UK garage beats and soulful melodies, driving the dancefloor with infectious energy and catchy hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Re-Rewind — This track not only topped the charts but also defined the UK garage sound with its catchy chorus and intricate production, showcasing Artful Dodger's signature style.
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Movin’ Too Fast (new version) — This updated version exemplifies the energetic essence of UK garage while retaining a pop sensibility that made it accessible to wider audiences.
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Please Don’t Turn Me On — With its playful lyrics and upbeat rhythm, this track captures the fun spirit of the album and highlights Artful Dodger's knack for creating engaging dance tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album effectively captures the UK garage sound but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of syncopated beats and bass lines that drive the rhythm, typical of UK garage.
Vocals are layered with harmonies and often feature call-and-response patterns, enhancing the danceable quality of the tracks.
Several tracks incorporate samples from other genres, blending elements of R&B and hip-hop into the garage sound.

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

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Think About Me 4:35
2 Re-Rewind 4:02
3 Outrageous 4:15
4 Please Don’t Turn Me On 3:43
5 Twentyfourseven 3:48
6 Something 4:18
7 Movin’ Too Fast (new version) 3:56
8 R U Ready 4:39
9 I Can’t Give It Up 4:03
10 Woman Trouble 4:01
11 What You Gonna Do? 4:01
12 We Should Get Together 4:04
97 [silence] 0:10
98 [silence] 4:49
99 Woman Trouble (original version) 5:28

What to play next

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Please Don't Turn Me On

2000

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Re-Rewind

1999

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