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Now Phats What I Small Music

Phats & Small · 1999

49 min · 10 tracks · house music

A vibrant blend of funky house beats and catchy hooks that invites listeners to dance and feel good.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Turn Around — This track stands out as it features an irresistible hook and became a massive hit, defining the duo's signature sound that blends upbeat rhythms with soulful vocals.
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    Feel Good — With its lively energy and uplifting lyrics, this track perfectly encapsulates the album's overall feel-good vibe, appealing to both clubgoers and casual listeners alike.
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    Brighton Beach — This track showcases Phats & Small's ability to blend catchy melodies with deep house grooves, offering a fresh take on the classic summer anthem while keeping dance floors alive.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic house tracks with catchy hooks but lacks depth in composition and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with the hit single 'Turn Around', which sets a high-energy tone that persists through the first half.
  • Tracks like 'Music for Pushchairs' and 'Electro Roll' incorporate playful samples and rhythmic variations, maintaining a danceable groove.
  • The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, allowing for a smoother transition towards the end of the album.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Turn Around 3:33
  • 2 Music for Pushchairs 6:18
  • 3 Electro Roll 5:10
  • 4 Theme From “Sauce” 7:43
  • 5 Feel Good 3:25
  • 6 On Da Flo Yo 3:38
  • 7 Let Your Hair Down 4:45
  • 8 Tonite 3:45
  • 9 Brighton Beach 5:51
  • 10 Turn Around (live) 4:58

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