Move It Like This
Baha Men · 2002
47 min · 13 tracks · electronic dance music
A vibrant blend of Caribbean rhythms and dance-pop energy creates an infectious party atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Move It Like This — The title track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit, combining catchy hooks with rhythmic beats that invite listeners to dance.
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Coconut — This track features playful lyrics and a tropical vibe, showcasing the band's Bahamian roots while appealing to a broad audience.
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Best Years of Our Lives — With its uplifting message and sing-along chorus, this song stands out as an anthem celebrating joy and camaraderie, embodying the album's overall ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers infectious energy with engaging rhythms but lacks depth in songwriting.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of upbeat tempos, with nearly every track maintaining a danceable rhythm.
- Many tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, which engage listeners and create an interactive feel.
- The instrumentation prominently includes steel drums and synthesizers, establishing a tropical dance vibe throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- party-ready dance floor vibes
- upbeat tracks for celebration
- feel-good energy throughout
- inviting rhythm for movement
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspection
- prefer slow, sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 26, 2002, 'Move It Like This' came after the Baha Men's breakout success with 'Who Let the Dogs Out?' in 2000. This album marked a pivotal moment as the band sought to solidify their presence in the mainstream music scene while expanding their sound beyond novelty hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kool & The Gang· Jimmy Cliff· Shaggy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Move It Like This 3:24
- 2 Coconut 4:00
- 3 Normal 3:17
- 4 I Thank Heaven 4:05
- 5 Best Years of Our Lives 2:57
- 6 Break Away 3:13
- 7 Rich in Love 4:42
- 8 Giddyup 4:09
- 9 Blow Your Mind 3:49
- 10 We Rubbin’ 3:05
- 11 I Just Want to Fool Around 3:32
- 12 The Wave 4:01
- 13 Move It Like This (Shake It Like That mix) 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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