Groove Armada Album: “Northern Star ”

I'm not quite sure why there are the low reviews for this CD. It's a great mix. Tracks like "Dan-Solo" will keep your head bobbing while "Entrance to Zanibar" is a totally new experience. Granted, the disc doesn't have the stand out singles that brought Vertigo (with "I see you Baby" and "At The River") and Goodbye Country.... (with "Superstylin" etc.) out into the public view, but it still has enough groove, style and intricacy to earn it a spot in your repeated listening rotation. If you're looking for fast paced "club" style beats, this isn't your CD. But if you are a TRUE fan of Groove Armada and their ambient techno/chilled beats then this CD is definately worthy of your money. Enjoy!

...but still a resounding success and a goodie!

It samples and experiments with the best traditions of European, ambient house and chill.

The tracks are interesting and diverse enought to hold your attention throughout the work, and there are some excellent and infectious works here, everything from catchy maniac bongoes to chilled, lie on your back and stare at clouds stuff! Treat your ears and your friends!

Groove Armada's first album, Northern Star, is one of their stronger ones, if not the strongest. Technically, it's not as clean as their later albums, but it's got such a powerful feeling of soul that it's hard to say no to it. The first three tracks alone, "Dr. Eiff," "Captain Sensual," and "Entrance to Zanzibar," would be worth the price of the album alone, but the grooves keep coming... much like an armada, as a matter of fact. "Dirty Listening" is smooth funk, while "Dan-Solo" goes for more street-wise funk. "Pillar 13" is the ballad of surburbia, while the final, short track "Bonus Stitch 1 & 2" keeps a smile on your face. A completely charming and accomplished album.

I found this cd to be much better than any reviews I have read. I very much appreciate the fact that there is no rap, like most of their recent music. They songs are very stylized, interesting, have a great beat, and are actually very melodic. I love this group, and of all the CDs, this one has the most songs that I really enjoy. Give it a try!