Get Up & Boogie
Omnivore, 2024
8/10
A German Euro disco outfit who made quite a dent in the ‘70s, the songs here follow the Silver Convention’s five year journey on the singles charts, and even showcases single mixes of their hits from various countries.
“Save Me (Single Edit)” starts the listen with warm piano and lively percussion, before upbeat disco harmonies flow in, and “Fly, Robin Fly (Stereo Single Long Version Edit)” follows with thumping drums and mesmerizing keys that emit plenty of soul.
Further into the listen, “I Like It (Special Disco Edit)” showcases meticulous bass lines amid the flawless group vocals, while “Everybody’s Talking ‘Bout Love” comes with a romantic spirit that uses talking and lively strings for the album’s best.
Elsewhere, the funky and animated “Hotshot (Single Version)” carries an infectious energy, and the bright horns and call and response vocals of “Get It Up” exits with a timeless appeal that you’ll still hear traces of in today’s pop sounds.
Throughout their existence, Silver Convention used 6 different singers, sold millions of records and occupied the top spots in multiple countries. They released 6 albums in the ‘70s, and the best moments of those are collected and preserved well here.
Travels well with: The Staple Singers- Africa 80; The Stylistics- Love Is Back In Style