Good Vibrations (Party Animals album)

Good Vibrations is the debut studio album by the Dutch gabber group Party Animals. It was released in 1996 and features high-energy, fast-paced hardcore techno music. The album is primarily known for its commercially successful singles, including "Have You Ever Been Mellow?", "Hava Naquila," "Gonna Live Forever!", and "Love Russian Style." These singles often incorporated samples from well-known pop songs and traditional melodies, reworked with a gabber influence.

The album's overall sound is characterized by its aggressive beats, distorted synths, and shouted vocals, typical of the gabber genre. Good Vibrations achieved considerable commercial success in the Netherlands and other European countries, contributing to the mainstream popularization of gabber music. Despite its accessibility compared to more underground gabber styles, the album retains the core characteristics of the genre, such as its intense energy and rebellious spirit. The album's popularity cemented Party Animals' place as one of the most recognized names in the Dutch gabber scene of the 1990s. The success of Good Vibrations led to further releases and continued performances by the group.