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Different moods on different listenings

Rob | Sydney, Australia | 03/18/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This could almost be called 'Back to Mine' Volume 2 as it does have a very similar feel to Groove Armada's compilation for that series. However, I find this compilation much more diverse and multi layered. On first listening this disc doesn't have the seamless flow of the 'Back to Mine' set and almost seems to take you through many mood swings instead of settling you into a nice groove like many chill sets do. However, on repeated listenings I find this actually to be the strength of the disc as it successfully manages to mix several moods and several styles.The boys own version of 'Fly Me To The Moon' starts the set with the cool lounge style associated with Groove Armada but the disc then gradually assumes a more funk laden style with The Memory by Roy Ayers and Grace Jones' Don't Cry It's Only Rhythm being stand outs. The Shuggie Otis version of Stawberry Letter 23 is amazing and with other artists such as Aretha and Al Green it is almost impossible not to succeed.Overall, a disc that gets better and better with repeated listenings and a disc I find suits many moods whilst still maintaining an overall coherency."

Very Fine for a genre I usaully avoid.

Gregory Gross | Columbus, Ohio United States | 07/23/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As I said I usaully avoid this type of genre but Groove Armada has given us a very fine cd of good if not great listening quality. Many surprises along the way include Grace Jones,Roy Ayers, Jeru the Damager, Aretha Franklin just to name a few. The usuall house and disco tunes fill out very nicely and the whole cd works for me although I usually don't even listen to many of the "house" and "disco" artist on this cd. Do not fear the music, it's all good."