Ambient - Moby

Advantages: A long history of prpducing high quality and astoundingly diverse music.
Disadvantages: Some of his earliest techno work is not so good.

...'Play' has been Moby's most successful album by a long way. Many of the people who loved 'Play' are now looking to some of Moby's earlier work, extending back nearly a decade, and finding a lot more quality music. Moby's earliest work was as a techno-house DJ, releasing a number of large underground tracks on 12" vinyl in the early nineties. Much of this can be found on his 1993 release on the Instinct label, 'The Story So Far.' This album includes two mixes the first song which made Moby a recognised name in the dance music scene - 'Go'. This was a fairly simple but effective house tune, massive in clubs across Europe. Even at this early stage with such basic electronic instruments, Moby dabbled with other styles of dance music. His 1993 album, 'Ambient' comprises twelve low-key tracks, far more subtle than the pounding sounds... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Tantalises your ear buds!
Disadvantages: Probably not too everyones taste!

...! It offers a strong fast bass line along with Moby singing the lyrics. Moby's voice has been ever so slightly synthesized in this track. It is definitely a track for techno fans. It is probably my least favourite track on the album (it's still great none the less). (10). 7, duration 1:02 - Another instrumental track. It features a strong bass line and the gentle strumming of a guitar in the background; it is a great tune to create a particular ambient scene. I cannot really mention much more information on this track. (11). Run On, duration 3:45 - This is a very intelligent song. A superb tune! I interpret the lyrics to be about God, why people worship a God and the feeling of closeness to a God. Moby sings of how he felt so close to death before actually dying. A heavy natured track to listen to lyrically but musically it is tremendous... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: He is really cool
Disadvantages: It is not easy to dance to

...Isn’t Moby really cool? His songs are so original and cool. He is not like anyone else and does his won thing and doesn’t care about what other people think. I think he is a good role model for children because he is cool. None of his songs sound the same. His album is really good and I listen to it quite a lot. He appeals to all ages from teenagers to older people. I don’t know of many teenagers that like Moby but I don’t see why not. He is better than most of the solo acts out at the moment. Moby is overall really cool.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful