{"product_id":"groove-theory-groove-theory-2026-repress","title":"Groove Theory - Groove Theory (2026 Repress)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe neo-soul movement of the late 1990s, which fused classic soul sounds with contemporary elements, heralded the arrival of some of the greatest R\u0026amp;B recordings of the decade. Albums like \u003cstrong\u003eLauryn Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cem\u003eThe Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eD'Angelo\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cem\u003eBrown Sugar\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMaxwell\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cem\u003eUrban Hang Suite\u003c\/em\u003e were all born of this trend, while artists such as \u003cstrong\u003eMos Def\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Roots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eCommon\u003c\/strong\u003e wholeheartedly embraced the sound, creating some of their most timeless material in the process. These are some of neo-soul's great successes, but a slew of underground acts were what set the initial blueprint for their more pop-friendly acquaintances to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActs such as R\u0026amp;B duo \u003cstrong\u003eGroove Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e. The New York pair, consisting of singer\/songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eAmel Larrieux\u003c\/strong\u003e and producer \u003cstrong\u003eBryce Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e (a veteran of the legendary '80s electronic group \u003cstrong\u003eMantronix\u003c\/strong\u003e), helped set the tone for neo-soul via their lone studio release, the self-titled \u003cem\u003eGroove Theory\u003c\/em\u003e. The nearly hour-long record features 14 tracks of Wilson's smooth soul arrangements and atmospherics merged with golden era boom-bap beats, and Larrieux's siren-quality vocals, inspired equally by a combination of \u003cstrong\u003eNative Tongues\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMarvin Gaye\u003c\/strong\u003e at his peak, \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Armatrading\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSoul II Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as elements of breakbeat, jazz fusion, and even trip hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a definitive, but often overlooked, classic of the 1990s, which helped expand contemporary R\u0026amp;B's sound, render Billboard hits out of the tracks \u003cem\u003eTell Me\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKeep Tryin'\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eBaby Luv\u003c\/em\u003e, and even found the time for a \u003cstrong\u003eTodd Rundgren\u003c\/strong\u003e cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the cusp of \u003cem\u003eGroove Theory\u003c\/em\u003e's 25th anniversary, Get On Down is proud to bring you this vinyl reissue of an underrated '90s gem. The original record has never been re-released on wax since its 1995 debut, but is now presented here with fully remastered audio and bundled in a full-colour insert sleeve with complete lyrics and liner notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get On Down","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl 2LP","offer_id":58514001789273,"sku":"SDZ-48391","price":43.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/CAR_20260706_1231_143008_422_p_GROOVE_THEORY_Groove_Theory_LP_13_009.jpg?v=1783357422","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/groove-theory-groove-theory-2026-repress","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}