Groove Armada
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Groove Armada is an English electronic music
duo
from London
, England comprising Andy Cato
and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby
" and "Superstylin'
". The group has released eight studio albums to date, four of which have charted in the UK Albums Chart
top 50.
By 1997 they had released a few singles, including "4 Tune Cookie" and the song that first brought them minor fame, "At the River
", which sampled "Old Cape Cod
" by Patti Page
, and was featured in the film Die Hard 2
. The song has gone on to be one of Groove Armada's most well-known tracks and has since been found on numerous chill out compilations.
Their first album, Northern Star
, was released in 1998 on Tummy Touch Records
, and was followed by their second album, Vertigo
, in 1999, which had a more mainstream and more 'polished' sound, thus making the UK Album Chart's upper 20 and being certified silver in the UK. It also included "At the River" which was re-released as a full-fledged single. An album of remixed tracks from Vertigo entitled The Remixes followed in 2000, along with their contribution to the Back to Mine
mix album series.
Their next studio album Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)
was released in 2001, and as its title suggests marked a move away from chill out to more upbeat music – as demonstrated by the Grammy-nominated single "Superstylin'
". Another mix album followed, this time for the Another Late Night series, and in 2002, less than a year after Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub), Groove Armada produced Lovebox
, which included a variety of genres including funk. Some tracks had a rock
element to them, such as "Madder", while others were closer to Armada's traditional house music
roots, such as the title track "Lovebox", and "Remember", which has vocals made up entirely of samples of Sandy Denny
's singing for Fairport Convention
. An additional bonus track was later released on their website entitled "Fairport".
A greatest hits album, entitled The Best of Groove Armada
, appeared in 2004 – the last of their releases with Pepper Records – before their studio album Soundboy Rock
was released in 2007. The album marked a notable departure from the multi-genre-influenced previous album, featuring tracks such as "Get Down" and "Groove Extracts", which follow the current UK garage
trend, tracks with rock
elements, and "Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)" featuring the vocals of ex-Sugababes
singer Mutya Buena
, hailed by online music guide Popjustice
as one of the best songs of 2007.
Following the successful Soundboy Rock singles, an updated best-of set titled Greatest Hits was released in October 2007. This was accompanied by GA10: 10 Year Story, a 2CD rarities collection released in November 2007 to celebrate their tenth anniversary as a band. The band have talked in-depth about the compilation, and cited it as an "emotional experience", selecting their personal favourite songs and mixes from their history.
Groove Armada also released a collaboration with The Japanese Popstars
through Strictly Rhythm
, via Beatport
, in April 2008.
In the same year, Groove Armada engaged in a deal with Bacardi
to distribute their new 4-track EP
using a file sharing
platform called B-Live Share.
During 2009, both Tom Findlay and Andy Cato repeatedly confirmerd the existence of a pending new album. While on the Bacardi Express tour in Australia, Findlay said it will be called "Black Light" and "is going to be the darker side of Groove Armada, which is finally coming out after 12 years." The first single, released on 23 November 2009, was "I Won't Kneel", featuring Groove Armada's new vocalist, SaintSaviour. The album's second single, "Paper Romance", was released on 22 February 2010, and the album was released in Europe on 28 February.
In October 2010, Groove Armada released a remix album, White Light, which contained recent alternative live versions of many songs from Black Light as well as other classic Groove Armada songs. Andy Cato stated on the official Groove Armada blog that "Ideas were flowing. Go, Not Forgotten, Look Me In the Eye Sister, Superstylin got even larger." Groove Armada headlined Uber Cool festival at Jersey Live
on 3 September. The duo embarked on a series of secretive "living room" sets, performing intimately across the country for audiences of close friends. Little information surrounds these private performances, but the tour kicked off in Brighton
in late January, 2011.
To date, the group has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Neneh Cherry
, DJ Gram’Ma Funk, Sophie Barker
, Nappy Roots
, Fudge Dog, Sunshine Anderson
, Mutya Buena
, Jeru the Damaja
, Richie Havens
, and Will Young
.
, producing the album Pursuit of Happiness under the name Weekend Players
. He also co-wrote with Sophie Ellis-Bextor
on her album Shoot from the Hip
, and released his first solo single under his own name, "La Luna". Cato has also worked with Róisín Murphy
on her album Overpowered
, producing the singles "Let Me Know
" and "You Know Me Better
".
Tom Findlay makes up one half of Sugardaddy
, with Tim Hutton, and has collaborated with Keeling Lee. In 2005, he set up Tunetribe
, a music download store. Finlay has described working with Prince
as his dream collaboration, although there are no plans for such at the moment.
Andy and Tom have also recently worked with Ivy and Lil, 81 and 86, on a charity project to raise money for young and disadvantaged kids.
, in association with VidZone
, beginning on 3 December 2009 and ending on 17 December 2009, there was an event in a special PlayStation Events Space, the Presentation Podium, for Groove Armada. The event featured a mini-game called Freezeball, rewards, and exclusive music content and interview footage from Groove Armada. The event is to celebrate the launch of Groove Armada's album Black Light. Their song Madder is featured in Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc. Their song But I Feel Good
is featured in Brian Lara International Cricket 2007
"Paper Romance" is featured on the soundtrack of FIFA 11
.
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
duo
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
from London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England comprising Andy Cato
Andy Cato
Andy Cato is one half of the electronic dance band, Groove Armada, the other half being Tom Findlay. He is also involved with Rachel Foster in Weekend Players, another electronic dance group.-Early life:...
and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby
I See You Baby
"I See You Baby" is a song by English electronica duo Groove Armada. It features Gram'ma Funk on the vocals. The track was also recorded with the chorus line "shakin' that thang" for various markets around the world, and also for use in American TV commercials. The song was later remixed by Fatboy...
" and "Superstylin'
Superstylin'
"Superstylin" is a song by English electronica duo Groove Armada, released as the band's first single of 2001, from the album Goodbye Country .- Track listing :# "Superstylin' "# "Superstylin' "...
". The group has released eight studio albums to date, four of which have charted in the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
top 50.
History
Groove Armada first formed in the mid-1990s after they had been introduced by Cato's girlfriend and soon started their own club, also called Groove Armada, after a '70s discothèque.By 1997 they had released a few singles, including "4 Tune Cookie" and the song that first brought them minor fame, "At the River
At the River
"At the River" is a song by English electronica duo Groove Armada. It was released as a single in 1997 on 7" vinyl, limited to 500 copies. The song was later added to the track listing of their second album, Vertigo, released in April 1999. On 26 July 1999, the single was re-released on 12" and CD...
", which sampled "Old Cape Cod
Old Cape Cod
"Old Cape Cod" is a song, written by Claire Rothrock, Milton Yakus, and Allan Jeffrey, and published in 1957.The recording by Patti Page was released by Mercury Records as catalog number 71101; flip side "Wondering." It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on June 3, 1957...
" by Patti Page
Patti Page
Clara Ann Fowler , known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer, one of the best-known female artists in traditional pop music. She was the best-selling female artist of the 1950s, and has sold over 100 million records...
, and was featured in the film Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2 is a 1990 action film and the second in the Die Hard film series. The film was directed by Renny Harlin, and stars Bruce Willis as John McClane...
. The song has gone on to be one of Groove Armada's most well-known tracks and has since been found on numerous chill out compilations.
Their first album, Northern Star
Northern Star (Groove Armada album)
Northern Star is the debut album by Trip-hop artists Groove Armada. It was released on 9 March 1998 on Tummy Touch Records.- Tracklisting :1. Dr Eiff - 5:49 2. Capt. Sensual - - 5:213. Entrance To Zanzibar - 5:59...
, was released in 1998 on Tummy Touch Records
Tummy Touch Records
Tummy Touch Records is an international record label with offices in London, UK and New York City, USA best known for releasing quirky dance and downtempo music. Artists on Tummy Touch include Groove Armada, Patrick & Eugene, Tutto Matto, Tom Vek, and label founder Tim Lee to name a few.-Tummy...
, and was followed by their second album, Vertigo
Vertigo (Groove Armada album)
Vertigo is the second studio album by English electronica duo Groove Armada, released in 1999 on the Jive Electro record label. It contains the well-known single "At the River" and the track "I See You Baby", which has been featured in adverts for the Renault Megane car and also the Ford Fiesta...
, in 1999, which had a more mainstream and more 'polished' sound, thus making the UK Album Chart's upper 20 and being certified silver in the UK. It also included "At the River" which was re-released as a full-fledged single. An album of remixed tracks from Vertigo entitled The Remixes followed in 2000, along with their contribution to the Back to Mine
Back to Mine
Back to Mine is a series of mix albums, usually mixed by renowned DJs or composers of electronic music. The compilations usually feature artists other than the artist compiling the album, and are based on what the artist would play at home after a night out, rather than as part of a nightclub...
mix album series.
Their next studio album Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)
Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)
Goodbye Country is the third studio album by English electronica duo Groove Armada. It was released on 11 September 2001 on the Jive Electro record label...
was released in 2001, and as its title suggests marked a move away from chill out to more upbeat music – as demonstrated by the Grammy-nominated single "Superstylin'
Superstylin'
"Superstylin" is a song by English electronica duo Groove Armada, released as the band's first single of 2001, from the album Goodbye Country .- Track listing :# "Superstylin' "# "Superstylin' "...
". Another mix album followed, this time for the Another Late Night series, and in 2002, less than a year after Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub), Groove Armada produced Lovebox
Lovebox (album)
Lovebox is the fourth album by London-based electronica duo Groove Armada, released in 2002, it has a variety of genres, with some tracks in the style of rock, whilst others closer to house....
, which included a variety of genres including funk. Some tracks had a rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
element to them, such as "Madder", while others were closer to Armada's traditional house music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
roots, such as the title track "Lovebox", and "Remember", which has vocals made up entirely of samples of Sandy Denny
Sandy Denny
Sandy Denny , born Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny, was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as the lead singer for the folk rock band Fairport Convention...
's singing for Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention are an English folk rock and later electric folk band, formed in 1967 who are still recording and touring today. They are widely regarded as the most important single group in the English folk rock movement...
. An additional bonus track was later released on their website entitled "Fairport".
A greatest hits album, entitled The Best of Groove Armada
The Best of Groove Armada
The Best Of is the first greatest hits album by English electronica duo Groove Armada. It was released on November 11, 2004.- Track listing :# "Superstylin'"# "If Everybody Looked the Same"# "I See You Baby "# "At the River"...
, appeared in 2004 – the last of their releases with Pepper Records – before their studio album Soundboy Rock
Soundboy Rock
Soundboy Rock is the fifth studio album by London-based Electronica Dance duo Groove Armada which was released on May 4, 2007. The album was released on CD, vinyl, and also as a limited CD package with 2 bonus tracks . The first single taken off the album was "Get Down", released on 30 April 2007....
was released in 2007. The album marked a notable departure from the multi-genre-influenced previous album, featuring tracks such as "Get Down" and "Groove Extracts", which follow the current UK garage
UK garage
UK garage is a genre of electronic dance music originating from the United Kingdom in the early-1990s. UK garage is a descendant of house music which originated in Chicago and New York, United States. UK garage usually features a distinctive syncopated 4/4 percussive rhythm with 'shuffling'...
trend, tracks with rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
elements, and "Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)" featuring the vocals of ex-Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
singer Mutya Buena
Mutya Buena
Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena is an English recording artist who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her...
, hailed by online music guide Popjustice
Popjustice
Popjustice is a music website founded in 2000 and is the work of UK freelance music journalist Peter Robinson, who has worked for NME, The Guardian, Attitude and many others....
as one of the best songs of 2007.
Following the successful Soundboy Rock singles, an updated best-of set titled Greatest Hits was released in October 2007. This was accompanied by GA10: 10 Year Story, a 2CD rarities collection released in November 2007 to celebrate their tenth anniversary as a band. The band have talked in-depth about the compilation, and cited it as an "emotional experience", selecting their personal favourite songs and mixes from their history.
Groove Armada also released a collaboration with The Japanese Popstars
The Japanese Popstars
The Japanese Popstars are an electronic act from Derry, Northern Ireland, consisting of Declan McLaughlin aka Decky Hedrock, Gary Curran, and Gareth Donoghue. They are signed to indie label, Gung-Ho Recordings in the UK, and Beatink in Japan . Each member has his own alias...
through Strictly Rhythm
Strictly Rhythm
Strictly Rhythm is an American record label, best known for its highly regarded house-music catalogue. It is considered by many to be one of the genre's most important and influential labels.-History:Strictly Rhythm Records is house music...
, via Beatport
Beatport
Beatport is an online music store specializing in electronic dance music and culture. Beatport is a privately held company owned and operated by Beatport LLC and based in Denver, Colorado.-History:...
, in April 2008.
In the same year, Groove Armada engaged in a deal with Bacardi
Bacardi
Bacardi is a family-controlled spirits company, best known as a producer of rums, including Bacardi Superior and Bacardi 151. The company sells in excess of 200 million bottles per year in nearly 100 countries...
to distribute their new 4-track EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
using a file sharing
File sharing
File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multimedia , documents, or electronic books. It may be implemented through a variety of ways...
platform called B-Live Share.
During 2009, both Tom Findlay and Andy Cato repeatedly confirmerd the existence of a pending new album. While on the Bacardi Express tour in Australia, Findlay said it will be called "Black Light" and "is going to be the darker side of Groove Armada, which is finally coming out after 12 years." The first single, released on 23 November 2009, was "I Won't Kneel", featuring Groove Armada's new vocalist, SaintSaviour. The album's second single, "Paper Romance", was released on 22 February 2010, and the album was released in Europe on 28 February.
In October 2010, Groove Armada released a remix album, White Light, which contained recent alternative live versions of many songs from Black Light as well as other classic Groove Armada songs. Andy Cato stated on the official Groove Armada blog that "Ideas were flowing. Go, Not Forgotten, Look Me In the Eye Sister, Superstylin got even larger." Groove Armada headlined Uber Cool festival at Jersey Live
Jersey Live
Jersey Live is an indie/dance music festival held annually at The Royal Jersey Showground in the parish of Trinity, Jersey. The festival has grown in popularity and size each year and has drawn interest from people outside the Channel Islands with overseas visitors making up approximately 25% of...
on 3 September. The duo embarked on a series of secretive "living room" sets, performing intimately across the country for audiences of close friends. Little information surrounds these private performances, but the tour kicked off in Brighton
Brighton
Brighton is the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England on the south coast of Great Britain...
in late January, 2011.
To date, the group has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Neneh Cherry
Neneh Cherry
Neneh Mariann Cherry is a Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper, and occasional DJ and broadcaster...
, DJ Gram’Ma Funk, Sophie Barker
Sophie Barker
Sophie Barker is a British singer from London, best known for her work with the British downtempo group Zero 7. Sophie left University College London after two years to become a full-time singer, signing with Sony Records. She is the co-writer of the band's biggest hit, "Destiny", and sings the...
, Nappy Roots
Nappy Roots
Nappy Roots is an American alternative Southern rap quintet that originated in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1995 and is best known for its hit single "Awnaw."...
, Fudge Dog, Sunshine Anderson
Sunshine Anderson
Sunshine Anderson is a female American R&B and soul singer and songwriter.-Beginnings:Anderson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and later moved to Charlotte as a child and became friends with Narisha Foxx...
, Mutya Buena
Mutya Buena
Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena is an English recording artist who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her...
, Jeru the Damaja
Jeru the Damaja
Kendrick Jeru Davis, known as Jeru the Damaja is an American rapper and recording artist who has worked extensively with Guru and DJ Premier of Gang Starr, whom he has known since high school.-Biography:...
, Richie Havens
Richie Havens
Richard P. "Richie" Havens is an African American folk singer and guitarist. He is best known for his intense, rhythmic guitar style , soulful covers of pop and folk songs, and his opening performance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival.-Career:Born in Brooklyn, Havens was the eldest of nine children...
, and Will Young
Will Young
William Robert "Will" Young is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominenceafter winning the 2002 inaugural series of the British music contest Pop Idol, making him the first winner of the now-worldwide Idols-format franchise...
.
Discography
Studio albums- Northern StarNorthern Star (Groove Armada album)Northern Star is the debut album by Trip-hop artists Groove Armada. It was released on 9 March 1998 on Tummy Touch Records.- Tracklisting :1. Dr Eiff - 5:49 2. Capt. Sensual - - 5:213. Entrance To Zanzibar - 5:59...
(1998) - VertigoVertigo (Groove Armada album)Vertigo is the second studio album by English electronica duo Groove Armada, released in 1999 on the Jive Electro record label. It contains the well-known single "At the River" and the track "I See You Baby", which has been featured in adverts for the Renault Megane car and also the Ford Fiesta...
(1999) - Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)Goodbye Country is the third studio album by English electronica duo Groove Armada. It was released on 11 September 2001 on the Jive Electro record label...
(2001) - LoveboxLovebox (album)Lovebox is the fourth album by London-based electronica duo Groove Armada, released in 2002, it has a variety of genres, with some tracks in the style of rock, whilst others closer to house....
(2002) - Soundboy RockSoundboy RockSoundboy Rock is the fifth studio album by London-based Electronica Dance duo Groove Armada which was released on May 4, 2007. The album was released on CD, vinyl, and also as a limited CD package with 2 bonus tracks . The first single taken off the album was "Get Down", released on 30 April 2007....
(2007) - Black Light (2010)
- White Light (2010)
- Red Light (2011)
Other work
From 1995 to 2000, Andy Cato was part of the progressive house music projects Mother's Pride and Qattara, and produced solo efforts under the aliases Caia and Journeyman DJ. In 2002, Cato collaborated with Rachel FosterRachel Foster
Rachel Foster is an English vocalist, primarily known for her music collaboration with Andy Cato as the Weekend Players...
, producing the album Pursuit of Happiness under the name Weekend Players
Weekend Players
Weekend Players was an electronic music duo from England. The musicians were vocalist Rachel Foster, who has provided vocals and songwriting on Bent's Ariels album, and producer Andy Cato, one half of Groove Armada....
. He also co-wrote with Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter, model and occasional DJ. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s...
on her album Shoot from the Hip
Shoot from the Hip
Shoot from the Hip is the second album released by British pop–dance singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor. It was released by Polydor Records on October 27, 2003, and was produced by Gregg Alexander, Matt Rowe, Jeremy Wheatley and Damian LeGassick.-Background:...
, and released his first solo single under his own name, "La Luna". Cato has also worked with Róisín Murphy
Róisín Murphy
Róisín Marie Murphy is an Irish singer-songwriter and record producer, known for her electronic style.Murphy first came to note as part of the electronic music duo Moloko. Her partner in the band was then-boyfriend Mark Brydon. After the two ended their romantic relationship, Murphy released her...
on her album Overpowered
Overpowered
Overpowered is the second solo studio album by Irish recording artist Róisín Murphy, released in Ireland on 12 October 2007 and in the United Kingdom and rest of Europe on 15 October 2007. The album was to be released in the United States in late 2008 or early 2009, but was cancelled by EMI due to...
, producing the singles "Let Me Know
Let Me Know
"Let Me Know" is a song by Irish recording artist Róisín Murphy from her second solo studio album, Overpowered. Written and produced by Murphy and Andy Cato of Groove Armada, the song was released as the album's second single on 8 October 2007. "Let Me Know" reached number twenty-eight in the...
" and "You Know Me Better
You Know Me Better
"You Know Me Better" is a song by Irish recording artist Róisín Murphy from her second solo studio album, Overpowered. Co-written with and produced by Groove Armada's Andy Cato, the track was released as the album's third single on 31 March 2008....
".
Tom Findlay makes up one half of Sugardaddy
Sugardaddy
Sugardaddy is an Electronic/Pop band that originated in the UK. They formed in 2006.- About the band :Sugardaddy is the musical brainchild of Tom Findlay and Tim Hutton. Tom Findlay is one half of Groove Armada, one of the most successful dance acts of the past decade...
, with Tim Hutton, and has collaborated with Keeling Lee. In 2005, he set up Tunetribe
TuneTribe
TuneTribe is a digital music download store that offers content from major record labels, independents and unsigned artists. The total number of tracks available exceeds 3 million, all in MP3 format...
, a music download store. Finlay has described working with Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
as his dream collaboration, although there are no plans for such at the moment.
Andy and Tom have also recently worked with Ivy and Lil, 81 and 86, on a charity project to raise money for young and disadvantaged kids.
In video games
In PlayStation HomePlayStation Home
PlayStation Home is a virtual 3D social gaming network developed by Sony Computer Entertainment's London Studio for the PlayStation 3 on the PlayStation Network . It is available directly from the PlayStation 3 XrossMediaBar under PlayStation Network. Membership is free, and only requires a PSN...
, in association with VidZone
VidZone
VidZone is the largest online music video VOD service in the world, operated by London-based company VidZone Digital Media and Sony Computer Entertainment. The online service provides free streaming of music videos from the VidZone.tv website, in addition to music distribution through a number of...
, beginning on 3 December 2009 and ending on 17 December 2009, there was an event in a special PlayStation Events Space, the Presentation Podium, for Groove Armada. The event featured a mini-game called Freezeball, rewards, and exclusive music content and interview footage from Groove Armada. The event is to celebrate the launch of Groove Armada's album Black Light. Their song Madder is featured in Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc. Their song But I Feel Good
But I Feel Good
"But I Feel Good" is a single by the group Groove Armada from their fourth album, Lovebox.Reaching position 50 in the UK Singles Chart, the song has found later fame through use as the lead theme in the computer and video game Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 ; and through an advertising...
is featured in Brian Lara International Cricket 2007
Brian Lara International Cricket 2007
Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 is a cricket computer game from Codemasters available on PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PC and Xbox 360 . It is endorsed by West Indian cricketer Brian Lara. It follows Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 released 2 years earlier...
"Paper Romance" is featured on the soundtrack of FIFA 11
FIFA 11
FIFA 11 is the 18th title in Electronic Arts' FIFA series of football video games. Developed by EA Canada, it was published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA Sports label...
.
Contemporary usage
- "Madder" appears in the video game, Rayman 3: Hoodlum HavocRayman 3: Hoodlum HavocRayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc is the third major platform game installment in the Rayman series. It tells the story of how Rayman stops André, an evil black lum, from taking over the world with his army of sack-like "Hoodlum" soldiers. The game has sarcastic self-referential undertones and pokes fun at...
, in the opening sequence. - "Hands of Time" is featured in the movies CollateralCollateral (film)Collateral is a 2004 crime thriller film starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. It was directed by Michael Mann and written by Stuart Beattie. It was Mann's first feature film to be shot mostly with high-definition cameras. Mann had previously used the format for portions of Ali and for his CBS drama...
and Tell No OneTell No OneTell No One is a 2006 French thriller film directed by Guillaume Canet and based on the novel of the same name by Harlan Coben. It was written by Guillame Canet and Philippe Lefèbvre and stars François Cluzet...
, an episode of the 2000s BBC television series Red CapRed Cap (TV series)Red Cap is a British television series produced by Stormy Pictures for the BBC and broadcast on BBC One. Two series of 6 episodes each were produced following a feature length pilot. It featured the investigations of an SIB unit of the British Army based in Germany...
and various episodes of Top Gear. - "Edge Hill" was on the soundtrack of the first Tomb Raider movieLara Croft: Tomb RaiderLara Croft: Tomb Raider is a 2001 adventure thriller film adapted from the Tomb Raider video game series. Directed by Simon West and starring Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, it was released in U.S. theaters on June 15, 2001. The film was a commercial success...
. - "Chicago" was on the soundtrack of Kevin & Perry Go Large.
- "If Everybody Looked the Same" is featured in the 2000 remake of Get CarterGet Carter (2000 film)Get Carter is the 2000 remake of the 1971 crime film of the same name, starring Sylvester Stallone in the title role. The film also features Miranda Richardson, Rachel Leigh Cook, Alan Cumming, Mickey Rourke, and Rhona Mitra. Michael Caine, who starred in the original, plays a supporting role...
as well as in the 2000 remake of Gone in Sixty Seconds.It also featured as the backing track for a Mercedes benz commercial. - "I Won't Kneel" was used in the BBC One HD promo in 2011. It is also being used in a Lipton Tea advertising campaign.
- "Easy" was used in the closing credits of the 2003 Australia Crime Movie - Gettin' SquareGettin' SquareGettin' Square is a crime caper movie set on Australia's Gold Coast and directed by Jonathan Teplitzky. The protagonists are ex-criminals trying to keep out of trouble....
- "Paper Romance" is featured for a brief moment in an episode of BBC's Top Gear as Jeremy ClarksonJeremy ClarksonJeremy Charles Robert Clarkson is an English broadcaster, journalist and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for his role on the BBC TV show Top Gear along with co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May...
walks toward a car in slow motion. It is also featured on the soundtrack for EAElectronic ArtsElectronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
's "FIFA 11FIFA 11FIFA 11 is the 18th title in Electronic Arts' FIFA series of football video games. Developed by EA Canada, it was published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA Sports label...
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