A short, sharp shock of hardcore punk fused with a funk breakdown. Hilarious and aggressive.
A slower, darker reggae-infused track that shows the band's depth. Karl Stevens’ spoken-word verses are cynical and beautiful.
You can stream or purchase Traction on these platforms (availability may vary by region): Supergroove- Traction full album zip
The closing statement. An epic, seven-minute journey through rap, jazz, and rock. It ends with a hidden spoken-word poem (depending on the pressing).
If you find a random zip file, check the file size. A legitimate Traction CD often includes a hidden bonus track after "Let it Be Known" (usually a live jam or a radio edit). Many illegal zips cut this off. A short, sharp shock of hardcore punk fused
Furthermore, the 2005 remastered version includes b-sides like "You Gotta Know (Live)" and "American Daydream." If you want the complete collection, seek the 2005 reissue zip, not the 1994 original.
For the uninitiated, Supergroove wasn’t just a band; they were a collective of virtuosos. Led by the charismatic vocal duo of Karl Stevens (voice/lyrics) and Joe Lonie (keys/vocals), alongside Che Ness (guitar), Tim Stewart (bass), and Nick Atkinson (drums), they fused genres with reckless abandon. If you find a random zip file, check the file size
Released in 1994 via BMG, Traction was an immediate phenomenon. It debuted at number one on the New Zealand albums chart and stayed there for weeks. It wasn't just popular—it was prophetic. The band blended James Brown-style funk grooves with Public Enemy-esque rap, Pixies-style dynamics, and a uniquely Kiwi sense of irony.
Back to the agit-funk. This track is pure social commentary, critiquing consumerism and apathy.
The power ballad. Joe Lonie takes the lead vocal here, and it is haunting. A beautiful, melancholic break before the storm.
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