Shake That! cover

Released 22 years ago this October

Shake That!

Scooter · 2004

46 min · 9 tracks · house music

High-energy beats pulse through infectious hooks, creating a relentless party atmosphere that embodies the spirit of early 2000s rave culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Shake That! (radio edit) Start here — This track encapsulates the album's infectious energy with its punchy beats and memorable hook, making it a quintessential party anthem.
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    Shake That! (extended) — The extended version allows for deeper immersion into the driving rhythms and builds upon the catchy elements that define Scooter's sound.
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    Hyper Hyper (Special live version) — This live rendition showcases the group's electrifying stage presence and serves as a nostalgic nod to their earlier hits while maintaining high energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic mixes with varied arrangements but lacks strong cohesion due to its bonus tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first track sets a high-energy pace with driving beats and a prominent hook that is repeated throughout.
  • The final two tracks diverge from the main theme, introducing new sounds and tempos, which disrupts the overall flow.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor ignition
  • euphoric beat-driven energy
  • wave-like pacing for movement
  • extended mixes for deep immersion
  • live performance excitement

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking introspective quiet moments
  • prefer lyrical storytelling emphasis

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — A popular single that resonates with dedicated fans of Scooter's energetic sound.
Themes
early 2000s rave· party anthem culture· electronic dance explosion
Career context
When 'Shake That!' was released in 2004, Scooter was already an established name in European dance music, following their breakthrough album 'No Time to Chill' in 1998. The group was in a phase of commercial success, consistently charting with their energetic tracks and remixes. This album further cemented their status as leading figures in the techno and rave scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul van Dyk· Darude· Armin van Buuren

Tracklist

  • 1 Shake That! (radio edit) Start here 3:21
  • 2 Shake That! (extended) 5:05
  • 3 Shake That! (Klubbheads Grossraum mix) 5:54
  • 4 Shake That! (Klubbheads Klubb Dubb) 4:16
  • 5 Shake That! (Steve Murano mix) 6:16
  • 6 Shake That! (CJ Stone mix) 6:38
  • 7 Shake That! (clubmix) 5:32
  • 8 Suffix 2:55
  • 9 Hyper Hyper (Special live version) 6:13

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