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  • Artist: Groove Armada
  • Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Release Date: September 11, 2001
  • Genre: Electronica

Review

Far more than just a sampladelic trip-hop group by their third full album jaunt, Groove Armada began solidifying its reputation as one of the most copacetic production acts in electronica, equally comfortable building grooves behind folkie Richie Havens, disco maverick Nile Rodgers, and underground rapper Jeru the Damaja (yes, all three make appearances). The pair kick it off in grand style, recruiting Jeru (one of the most underrated rappers in the hip-hop world) for "Suntoucher," a breathtaking production that seeks the middle ground between a classy spy soundtrack and a classic rap track (straight out of DJ Premier's playbook). The trailer single, "Superstylin'," is another great track, a smooth, swift fusion of acid house and dub with the chatting of frequent collaborator Mike Daniels. Groove Armada isn't just branching out from "juvenile" sampladelia to more "mature" band productions, the duo's getting better at making music. Unfortunately, problems arise when the pair mature so far they soon reach the bland, ultra-smooth side of adult contemporary. The two features for Richie Havens ("Little By Little," "My Friend") are prime examples; the bright acoustic guitar and Havens' wizened growl are the only "edgy" elements in the entire productions. "Lazy Moon" and "Fogma," a pair of solid instrumentals, bring it back slightly, though Groove Armada would be served best by sinking back into the underground and not adjusting its sensibilities to its collaborators, no matter how respected they are. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Suntoucher (Lyrics) Andy Cato, Tom Findlay Groove Armada (6:31)
Superstylin' (Lyrics) Tom Findlay, Keeling Lee, Andy Cato Groove Armada (6:02)
Drifted (Lyrics) Tim Hutton, Andy Cato, Tom Findlay Groove Armada (4:56)
Little by Little (Lyrics) Keeling Lee, Andy Cato, Tom Findlay Groove Armada (5:30)
Fogma (Lyrics) Winston Riley, Keeling Lee, Andy Cato, Tom Findlay Groove Armada (6:55)
My Friend (Lyrics) McKinney Sisters Groove Armada (5:01)
Lazy Moon Andy Cato, Tom Findlay, Keeling Lee Groove Armada (6:38)
Raisin' the Stakes Andy Cato, Tom Findlay Groove Armada (5:33)
Healing Richie Havens, Andy Cato, Tom Findlay Groove Armada (5:52)
Edge Hill Tom Findlay, Andy Cato, Tim "Love" Lee Groove Armada (7:00)
Tuning In [Dub mix] Tom Findlay, Andy Cato, Tim Hutton Groove Armada (4:43)
Join Hands Tom Findlay, Andy Cato, Tim Hutton Groove Armada (4:00)

Credits

DJ Search (Cut), Patrick Dawes (Percussion), Dominic Glover (Trumpet), DJ Search (Scratching), Tim Hutton (Vocals), Richie Havens (Vocals), Richie Havens (Guitar), Dan Hewson (String Arrangements), Groove Armada (Producer), Celetia Martin (Vocals), Dave Pemberton (Engineer), Nile Rodgers (Guitar), Rachael Brown (Vocals)
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Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)
Studio album by Groove Armada
Released 11 September 2001
Genre House, Left-Field, post-disco funk[1], R&B/Hip-hop, Ambient dub, Downtempo
Length 73:53
Label Zomba Records
Producer Andy Cato, Tom Findlay
Professional reviews
Groove Armada chronology
The Remixes
(2000)		 Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)
(2001)		 Lovebox
(2002)

Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub) is the third album by London-based Electronica duo Groove Armada. It was released on September 11, 2001 on the Jive Electro record label. The title of the album was meant to differ it from their previous album, Vertigo, as being more upbeat and less chill-out.

The album's lead single, "Superstylin'" was nominated for a Grammy. The album features several guest vocalists, including Jeru The Damaja in "Suntoucher", MC M.A.D. in "Superstylin'", Tim Hutton in "Drifted", "Tuning In" and "Join Hands", Richie Havens in "Little by Little" and "Healing", Celetia Martin in "My Friend", Rachael Brown in "Lazy Moon" and Kriminul in "Raisin' The Stakes". The Urban Soul Orchestra appears in "Edge Hill".

The track "Likwid" is a bonus track available only in the enhanced edition. A limited edition of the album was released with a bonus CD, Socks, Cigarettes and Shipwrecks.

Track listing

  1. "Suntoucher" – 6:31
  2. "Superstylin'" – 6:00
  3. "Drifted" – 4:54
  4. "Little By Little" – 5:30
  5. "Fogma" – 6:53
  6. "My Friend" – 5:00
  7. "Lazy Moon" – 6:33
  8. "Raisin' the Stakes" – 5:33
  9. "Healing" – 5:52
  10. "Edge Hill" – 7:00
  11. "Tuning In (Dub Mix)" – 4:41
  12. "Join Hands" – 4:00
  13. "Likwid" – 5:21

Socks, Cigarettes and Shipwrecks

  1. "Superstylin'" (G.A. Discotek Mix) – 5:45
  2. "Moira's Theme" – 6:36
  3. "Mali" – 6:30
  4. "Lazy Moon" (live version) – 6:38
  5. "Rap" (G.A. Alternative Mix) – 4:12
  6. "Your Song" (Tim 'Love' Lee's Semi-Bearded Remix) – 7:36
  7. "A Private Interlude" (Kinobe Remix) – 5:40
  8. "Old Father Rhyme" – 4:17
  9. "My Friend (Dorfmeister vs. Madrid De Los Austrias Dub) – 6:26

References

  1. ^ Paoletta, Michael (2001). Billboard Magazine - Dance/Electronic - Beat Box: Jive Electro's Groove Armada Bids 'Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)' : "The same can be said for Goodbye Country, a seamless journey through the many shadings of clubland, encompassing house, R&B/hip-hop, left-field, and post-disco funk." Nielsen Business Media, Inc., p. 48. ISSN 0006-2510
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