''Knock Dem Dead'' is an album by the Montserratian soca musician Arrow, released in 1988. It was Arrow's first album to be widely distributed in the United States. The song "Groove Master" appears on the soundtracks to '' Casual Sex?'' and '' The Mighty Quinn''.

Production

The album was produced by Leston Paul. It incorporated more traditional rock elements, with the guitar of Chris Newland featured more prominently.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "there's no escaping Arrow's wicked and distinctive beat, influenced here by everything from Latin rhythms to New York rap." ''

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'' deemed the album "juiced-up bacchanal music with driving guitar lines, ever-present horn bursts and Arrow's high-energy vocals which show a preacher-like devotion to the dance floor." The ''

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'' ranked ''Knock Dem Dead'' at number two on its list of the 10 best albums of 1988, writing that it "proved that when it comes to accessible, catchy and joyously rhythmic music, rrowhas few equals." ''The Reggae & African Beat'' called "Groove Master" Arrow's "masterpiece."

Production

Critical reception

Track listing

Personnel

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