In 1999, this London dance duo released "Vertigo", which made the British Top 20 and achieved silver status. They followed this success with a stint as Elton John's opening band. An album of remixes followed, featuring post-productions by DJ Icey and Tim "Love" Lee. After releasing a mix album, "Back to Mine", the duo returned with a second production effort, 2001's "Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)". Two years later, "Lovebox" highlighted a new kind of funk for GA, with kitschy vibes and collaborative efforts coming from Neneh Cherry, Nappy Roots, and R&B chanteuse Sunshine Anderson. "Soundboy Rock" continues the emphasis on catchy hooks and became the fourth straight GA album to reach the British Top Ten.

1. Hasta Luego Mr. Fab (Interlude) - Groove Armada
2. Get Down - Groove Armada, Stush
3. Things That We Could Share - Groove Armada, Simon Lord
4. Save My Soul - Groove Armada
5. What's Your Version? - Groove Armada, Jeb Loy Nichols
6. Paris - Groove Armada, Candi Staton
7. Love Sweet Sound - Groove Armada, Candi Staton
8. Girls Say - Groove Armada, Rhymefest, Jack Splash
9. Lightsonic - Groove Armada, Mad
10. Soundboy Rock - Groove Armada, Mad
11. Drop That Thing - Groove Armada, Jack Splash, Stush
12. Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control) - Groove Armada, Mutya
13. From the Rooftops - Groove Armada, Jack McManus
14. See What You Get - Alan Donohoe, Groove Armada
15. What's Your Version? (Reprise) - Groove Armada, Jeb Loy Nichols

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Found this Australian press release from when the album was released Down Under last year:

Groove Armada Bring The Soundboy Rock On New Album

Andy Cato and Tom Findlay, AKA Groove Armada, are back with their first album since the seismic 'Lovebox' (2003). Titled 'Soundboy Rock' and set for release on April 21, 2007, the 15 track album is one that the duo say is their best yet.

Packed with 15 new tracks which Andy says "crosses lots of stylistic boundaries", the album will be released on CD, Vinyl and also as a limited CD package with two bonus tracks (not listed below).

Speaking recently on their site, the guys say they're well pleased with their efforts, which feature an all-new rhythm ensemble (their old bassist and drummer were poached by Faithless?).

"It's the best one we've done, no question. There's always gonna be things you think you could do better or things you could change, but as an album which combines all the bases that Groove Armada travel across, from the big live shows to the big DJ sets to the sunset stuff and that really kind of English sound that we seem to have, it does all that. It covers a lot of ground, but it all seems to flow and sit together and make sense. I'm really happy with it," says Andy.

"I'm definitely proud of it," agrees Tom, who is particularly fond of the album's first single 'Get Down' (due out in Australia on April 14, 2007).

"Well, it's definitely house music. but with a break tinge and a bit of UK Garage thrown in courtesy of Stush. It's quirky and up front. I've played it out and it definitely pops out of the speakers. I think it sounds quite different to everything else on the dancefloor, but at the same time quite contemporary..."

Also be on the listen out for all of the new tracks on 'Soundboy Rock' and some old gems too when Groove Armada play at the forthcoming V Festival taking place in Sydney on March 31, 2007 and the Gold Coast on April 1, 2007, and The 'Best Of V' fest in Melbourne.

Tom says they've been fine-tuning their performance to give us a heck of a show... and they're pumped.

"We haven't been back there for a long time, so I'm really looking forward to it. Australia's always been like a second home for us. I think the stuff on this new album will really appeal to the Ozzies, because they love their breakbeat and their funk out there."

Yes, yes we do.

The limited edition version of Soundboy Rock referred to in the press release came out in Europe last year:



Limited edition version of their 2007 album includes two bonus tracks, 'Feel the Same' (Feat. Angie Stone) and 'Hands Up' (Feat. Mistah Fab).

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