Another Level - Guess I Was A Fool

Review by Will G

Guess I Was A Fool by Another Level: A Timeless UK Garage Gem That Still Hits Different Alright, let’s get into it. Guess I Was A Fool by Another Level is one of those albums that just sticks to your soul like gum on a hot summer day. Released back in 1998, this thing is a melting pot of vibes—Hip Hop, Electronic, Pop, Funk/Soul—you name it. It’s got Contemporary R&B smoothness, UK Garage bounce, and even some Europop sparkle sprinkled all over. Honestly, if you’re not vibing with this album, I don’t know what to tell ya. The group—made up of Bobak Kianoush, Dane Bowers, Mark Baron, and Wayne Williams—knew exactly how to bring the feels while keeping the energy high. And when you dig into the credits (yeah, I did), you see names like The Boilerhouse Boys, Simon Gogerly, and Herb Powers Jnr., who helped shape this masterpiece. But enough about the behind-the-scenes crew; let me break down why two tracks from this album still slap hard for me. First up, “Guess I Was A Fool (Blacksmith RnB Rub)”. Oh man, this version? Straight fire. Like, it grabs you by the heartstrings and doesn’t let go. There’s something so raw and honest about the vocals here—it’s like they’re singing directly to you. You can feel every ounce of regret and longing in the lyrics. I remember blasting this late at night, windows down, pretending I was starring in my own moody teen movie. The production is lush but not overwhelming, giving space for the emotions to breathe. Every time that hook hits, I’m right back there—feeling all the feelings, whether I want to or not. Then there’s “Another Groove”, which is basically the opposite vibe but equally unforgettable. This track is pure fun, dripping with swagger and infectious beats. It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna grab someone random and start dancing, no matter where you are. The bassline? Chef’s kiss. The way the rhythm switches up keeps you hooked, and honestly, it’s impossible not to move to this one. Whenever I hear it, I picture neon lights, crowded dance floors, and zero cares in the world. It’s escapism bottled up in four minutes. What really gets me thinking, though, is how an album from ‘98 still resonates today. Maybe it’s because music like this wasn’t trying too hard to be cool—it just was. No gimmicks, no algorithms telling them what to make. Just a bunch of talented people pouring their hearts out. And isn’t that what we all crave deep down? Something real? So yeah, Guess I Was A Fool might’ve dropped decades ago, but its magic hasn’t faded. If anything, it feels more alive now than ever. Weird thought, huh? Like maybe Another Level knew they were making timeless stuff without even realizing it. Or maybe…I dunno, maybe great music just has a life of its own. Either way, press play on this album—you won’t regret it. Unless you hate good things, then yeah, maybe skip it. Your loss. Rating: 4.5/5

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Artist: Another Level
Album: Guess I Was A Fool

1998

Rating: 3.75

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Guess I Was A Fool (Blacksmith R&B Rub)	6:17
Guess I Was A Fool (MJ Cole Vocal Mix)
Guess I Was A Fool (Cornerhouse Productions Dub Mix)
Guess I Was A Fool (Matlock Dub)	6:14
Guess I Was A Fool (Matlok Dub Mix)
Guess I Was A Fool (The 'PA' Mix)
Be Alone No More (Blacksmith Hip Hop Mix)	5:27
Guess I Was A Fool (Radio Edit)	3:53
Guess I Was A Fool (Opaz Mix)
Guess I Was A Fool (Matlock Dub Mix)
Guess I Was A Fool - (L.A. Mix)	5:01
Guess I Was A Fool (Opaz Remix)	5:22
Guess I Was A Fool (Cornerhouse Productions Club Mix)
Guess I Was A Fool (Blacksmith RnB Rub)
Guess I Was A Fool (MJ Cole Remix)	6:51
Guess I Was A Fool (L.A. Mix)	5:00
Guess I Was A Fool (Blacksmith R'n'B Rub)
Guess I Was A Fool (Opaz Vocal Remix)	5:22
Another Groove
Guess I Was A Fool (Blacksmith RnB Radio Rub)	4:24
Guess I Was A Fool (Blacksmith R&B Instrumental)	5:16
Guess I Was A Fool - (Blacksmith R'n'B Radio Rub)	4:42
Guess I Was A Fool (The Sharp Boys "Trade Lite" Remix)

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Another Level - Guess I Was a Fool (Live from the Shepherd's Bush Empire)

Another Level Guess I Was A Fool (MJ Cole Mix) 1998

SPEED GARAGE - ANOTHER LEVEL - BE ALONE NO MORE - (Another Groove Mix)

Another Level - Guess I Was A Fool (Matlock Dub Mix) 1998

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Northwestside Records
Maximum Productions
Tape To Tape

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12"
45 RPM
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CD1
Promo
CD2
7"
CDr
Test Pressing
Acetate
33 ⅓ RPM
Single Sided

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Northwestside Records
Copyright (c)	Northwestside Records
Marketed By	Northwestside Records
Distributed By	BMG
Record Company	BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd.
Pressed By	Disctronics S
Produced At	Metropolis Studios
Recorded At	The Tracken Place
Remixed At	Opaz Studios
Mastered At	Powers House Of Sound
Manufactured By	Tape To Tape
Lacquer Cut At	Tape To Tape
Produced For	Diesel Productions
Engineered At	GCHQ Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Remix	Cornerhouse Productions
Co-producer	The Boilerhouse Boys
Engineer	Manny Marroquin
Mastered By	Herb Powers Jnr.
Performer	Bobak Kianoush, Dane Bowers, Mark Baron , Wayne Williams
Photography By	Eddie Otchere
Producer	Joey Elias, John Robinson
Written-By	Joey Elias, John Robinson
Mixed By	Manny Marroquin
Management	John Reid Enterprises Ltd.
Photography	Eddie Otchere

Notes

Recorded at TracKen Studios, L.A. Co-poroduced at Metropolis Studios, London. Mastered at Powers House Of Sound, N.Y.
Track 2 remixed for Opaz Productions at Opaz Studios. Contains samples from "Flame" by Ray Hayden (previously unreleased).
Track 3 remixed courtesy of Rhythm And Business Management.
A Northwestside record. Marketed by Northwestside. Distributed by the local BMG company, a unit of BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. © 1998 Northwestside Records. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Northwestside Records, a division of BMG Entertainment International UK & Ireland Ltd. ℗ 1998 Northwestside Records. © 1998 Northwestside Records. Made in the EU.
Sticker on j-card case states: Includes Another Level postcard 74321 62119-2".
Issued with a picture postcard and fan mail postcard.
This Is A Jukebox 7" 45
Taken from the debut album "Another Level" including the singles "Freak Me" and "Be Alone No More".
Track 3 contains samples from "Flame" by Ray
Hayden, the song was previously unreleased back then.
Recorded at TracKen Studios, L.A.
Co-produced at Metropolis Studios
Mastered at Powers House of Sound N.Y.
MJ Cole courtesy of Rhythm & Business Management
Track 3 remixed for Opaz Productions at Opaz Studios
Track 4 produced and arranged for Blacksmith Music Productions Ltd.
Special thanks — Tim and Karl Blacksmith, Ben and Andy Boilerhouse, Fitzgerald Scott, Billy 'Bad' Ward, Cutfather and Joe and all at XL Talent, John/John Robinson and Joey Elias, Tracey and Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds and all at your TracKen Studios in L.A. for making us so welcome, Aileen Randoplh and Mark Sher at Rondor Publishing (L.A. and London) Gordon Chambers, Peter Trotman, Peter Parker, Herb Powers Jnr., Larry Lachman at the House of Sound (N.Y.C.) thanks for another excellent cut, Ray Hayden and all at Opaz Productions, MJ Cole and Tuse, Paul Emmanuel and Jeremy Sylvester (Club Asylum) and Chris Rock.
And the DJ's — Trevor Nelson, Tim Westwood, Matt White, Fat Freddy M, Jigs, Karl and Matt (Tuff Jam) Daddy Bug, Dave VJ, Kirk Anthony, Max LX, Skoolboy, Erroll Phipps, Chris Phillips, Steve Jackson, Street Boy, Pete Tong, Crunski, Jez Welham, Neil Fox and The Full Frontal Crew...to name but a few...and most importantly to our loyal fans, respect and love.
℗ & © 1998 Northwestside Records
Mastered by Tape To Tape Mastering.
Unreleased mix.
Tracktimes taken from pc.
Another Groove is the exact same track that appears on Another Groove - Be Alone No More.

Barcodes

Barcode: 7 43216 21192 0
Barcode: 743216211920
Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
Label Code: LC:2276
Distribution Code: F:BM620
Matrix / Runout: DISCTRONICS S 74321621192 01
Mastering SID Code: IFPI 8722
Mould SID Code: IFPI L501
Barcode: 7 43216 21202 6
Matrix / Runout (A Side Runout Groove Etched): MAX-03A1 MA PN T2T
Matrix / Runout (B Side Runout Groove Etched): MAX-03-B1 MA T2T
Barcode: 7 43216 31192 7
Label Code (Label Code): LC 2276
Barcode: 743216230624
Label Code: LC 2276
Other: F:BM 690
Barcode: 743216230426
Other (Distribution Code): F: BM 620
Matrix / Runout (Stamped Runout, Side A): ALX 12 A-1-1
Matrix / Runout (Stamped Runout, Side B): ALX 12 B-1-1
Matrix / Runout (Hand Etched Runout, Side A): PN T2T
Matrix / Runout (Hand Etched Runout, Side B): T2T

About Another Level

Another Level were a British soul / R&B influenced quartet in the late 1990s: Bobak Kianoush, Mark Baron, Dane Bowers & Wayne Williams.

Real Name

Bobak Kianoush
Mark Baron
Dane Bowers & Wayne Williams

Name Vars

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Members

Dane Bowers
Wayne Williams
Justin Quinn
Bobak Kianoush
Mark Baron

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Guess I Was A Fool* by Another Level is like a musical chameleon. Released in 1998, it blends so many genres—Hip Hop, Electronic, Pop, Funk/Soul, and more—that it feels like a time capsule of late '90s vibes. What’s wild is how the title track got remixed over and over again—like, *twenty different versions*! From UK Garage to House to R&B, each remix gave the song a totally fresh vibe. And get this: MJ Cole, who became a big name in the UK music scene, put his spin on it too. It’s not just an album; it’s a remix masterclass.