Soundboy Rock
Groove Armada · 2007
69 min · 17 tracks · electronica
A vibrant blend of electronic grooves and soulful melodies that captures the essence of a night out in the city.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Down — This track exemplifies the album's upbeat energy with its catchy hooks and danceable rhythm, making it a perfect representation of Groove Armada's signature sound.
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Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control) — Featuring Mutya Buena's captivating vocals, this song blends pop sensibilities with electronic beats, marking it as a standout hit that showcases both commercial appeal and artistic depth.
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Love Sweet Sound — This track encapsulates the album’s thematic exploration of love and connection through an infectious groove and euphoric production, highlighting Groove Armada's ability to merge emotion with dance music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends electronic grooves with soulful melodies, creating an engaging but somewhat conventional experience.
What we noticed
- The sequencing alternates between upbeat tracks and more reflective pieces, maintaining a dynamic pace throughout.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- dynamic journey with peaks
- vibrant dance floor energy
- soulful melodies for celebration
- for late-night parties
- wave-like pacing for engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its diverse sound and memorable tracks, but not the most accessible entry.
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'Soundboy Rock' is Groove Armada's fifth studio album, following their successful 'Lovebox' from 2002. At this point in their career, they were exploring a more diverse sound while maintaining their big beat roots, reflecting a shift towards a more mature and melodic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fatboy Slim· The Chemical Brothers· Basement Jaxx
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hasta Luego Mr. Fab (interlude) 0:59
- 2 Get Down 3:51
- 3 The Things That We Could Share 3:57
- 4 Save My Soul 4:22
- 5 What’s Your Version? 3:46
- 6 Paris 5:36
- 7 Love Sweet Sound 4:35
- 8 The Girls Say 4:01
- 9 Lightsonic 6:53
- 10 Soundboy Rock 3:53
- 11 Drop That Thing 3:04
- 12 Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control) 4:09
- 13 From the Rooftops 4:48
- 14 See What You Get 4:33
- 15 What’s Your Version? (reprise) 2:39
- 16 Feel the Same 3:55
- 17 Hands Up 4:08
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