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| 1. Playing your game baby - Barry White |
| 2. Encounters - Ray Mang |
| 3. Light my fire - Al Green |
| 4. I Should've Known Better - Mica Paris |
| 5. Destination (Beach Towel Mix) - Schmoov |
| 6. 'Tall Stories - Chaser (Lars from Mars mix) |
| 7. Pharoahs - Tears for Fears |
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Prior to the breakthrough success of their second album, "Vertigo", Groove Armada [Tom Findlay and Andy Cato] were better known as successful club DJs, plying their trade in clubs the length and breadth of the country, from Tangled in Manchester to The End in London. For their first mix CD they eschew up-tempo dancefloor tunes in favour of a far more laid-back repertoire--think "At The River" rather than "If Everybody Looked The Same". Back to Mine is an eclectic mixture of classic and modern--from Barry White to Tears For Fears stopping at all stations along the way. Unlike many of these compilations, there's not a duff track on there, with stand-out tracks like Al Green's "Light My Fire" and Tony D's "Piano Grand" the cherry on the icing on the cake. Vertigo was justifiably lauded as the "Best Chill Out Album" at the Ministry Magazine Awards in 1999--Back To Mine is a worthy heir to the throne. --Helen Marquis
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a surprise! A pleasant one, I might add. Pulling in every style under the sun, the Groove Armada duo deliver a fine selection of blissed-out summery grooves. One can immediately see where they draw their inspiration from, and anyone who has listened to 'Northern Star' and 'Vertigo' will be pleased to get such an insight. The beach towel is laid out in fine style with Groove Armada's fine remix of A Tribe Called Quest's classic "Description of a Fool", followed by the sublime tones of Barry White. As the mellow chill slides along lazily, we up the tempo slightly to Sir Raymond Mang's now-classic "Number 1", a much underrated track coming out of the Idjut Boys's Noid stable. Stand up and salute this man, he has a real talent. The Al Green/Mica Paris section may distract a little from the general landscape, but things finally come to a fitting end with Chaser and Tears for Fears, the latter perhaps surprisingly appearing to roll up the beach towel and go home for a sangria. All in all, a well-thought out, touching and often groovy selection.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Yet again Groove Armada have proved they can live with the best when it comes to Chill Out albums. A superb selection of relaxing tracks, melted together beautifully. From the torrid Al Green to the wistful Tears for Fears. Great!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of my favourite 'Back to Mine' selections. Rate it up there with the Faithless, Dave Seaman and Talvin Singh selections. It's very eclectic and mellow and it's one I play over and over. A truly top mix
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Timeless
Just an epic collection of chilling music chosen by GA. It's 2009 now but the tunes are just timeless and appeal just as much now as they did when 'Back to mine' was stealthly... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by The usual suspect
A Classic
This album is an all time classic. If you don't get it first time round have another listen coz it's grower. Read more
Published on 3 April 2007 by Daniel Tyler
Best album ever
This album was possible one of the best albums i have ever bought. Everyone that has ever listened to it loves it, friends and family. Its one of those got to have albums!!
Published on 12 Aug 2005 by Jessica
good collection
i had a phase of purchasing most of the back to mine collections. since this time i have realised that once you have one, essentially you have them all. Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2003 by Mr. T. D. Coleman
Up there with the best
If you are looking for a selection of cool, groovy tracks then look no further than this. Being a back to mine selection of the highest order ensures that this classic album never... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2003 by "tintin00"
Awful - living in the past, as usual
I bought and liked a couple of GA's singles so I risked this album, seeing as I read good reviews about it. I bought it, played most of it and slung it straight in the bin. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2001 by presuntos@btinternet.com
Just remove your coat & relax...
So chilled, they make us think Tears for Fears are cool. From Raymond Mang's deservedly titled "No. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2000 by Borat
Chill me, thrill me.
The mix is, well, a thrill. And, the selection of tunes...very interesting...very mellow. Certainly supports the spirit of the Back To Mine series. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2000 by bkasnick@global.co.za
Get horizontal
Seriously laid back stuff with basslines to feel, beats to nod to and tunes to make you smile.
Published on 2 Sep 2000
Groove Armada melody and bass as one.
Well what can I say they've done it again. Groove Armada have done it again. Not only did they knock my socks off at Glastonbury they inspired me to buy another of their albums. Read more
Published on 26 July 2000
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