The Groove is music.nw’s own measure of renown — not an opinion, a fact computed from the record. It weighs reach (how many people engaged) against acclaim (how highly they rated it), balanced so a handful of votes can’t outshout a lasting favourite.
Computed the NeuraWeb way, across the whole record. The same yardstick for everyone — which is why the little-known can out-Groove the famous in their own corner.
What this number is built from
Every component below carries its own Groove, computed the same way. Click any of them to check it yourself.
My Whole World Ended1969 · Motown
52.780
Feelin’ Good1969 · Motown
50.740
In My Stride1977 · Motown
48.140
Who I Am1975 · Motown
47.450
Everything’s Coming Up Love1976 · Motown
43.160
Ruffin & Kendricks1987 · RCA Victor
33.180
David2004 · Third Man Records
29.120
David Ruffin1973 · Motown
9.020
The Groove doesn’t measure marketing spend, streaming payouts, or placement — none of which are for sale here. Coordinated vote campaigns are detected and collapsed: a wall of perfect scores appearing at once is not acclaim, and the Groove treats it accordingly. A prolific unknown is honoured for output, never mistaken for renown. The same yardstick for everyone.