Animal Rights
Moby · 1996
73 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · house · punk
A turbulent blend of punk energy and ambient soundscapes that challenges conventions of electronic music.
Why this album works
'Animal Rights' is significant for its bold departure from Moby's earlier electronic sound, receiving mixed reviews but influencing the late '90s alternative scene. The album showcased Moby's commitment to animal rights and social issues, becoming a talking point in discussions about the intersection of music and activism.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing with varied intensity introspective moments for deep thinking
- Context
- Released on September 23, 1996, 'Animal Rights' marked Moby's artistic reinvention following the commercial success of his previous album, 'Everything Is Wrong'. At this juncture, he pivoted from dance music to incorporate raw punk influences, reflecting his personal beliefs and experiences during a transitional phase in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Beck· Lana Del Rey· Linkin Park· Tori Amos· Ariana Grande· Sonic Youth· Neil Young
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dead Sun 3:41
- 2 Someone to Love Standout 3:09
- 3 Heavy Flow 1:56
- 4 You 2:33
- 5 Now I Let It Go 2:09
- 6 Come On Baby 4:30
- 7 Soft 3:55
- 8 Anima 2:26
- 9 Say It's All Mine 6:04
- 10 That's When I Reach for My Revolver Standout 3:55
- 11 Alone Standout 10:46
- 12 Face It 10:00
- 13 Old 3:07
- 14 Living 6:59
- 15 Love Song for My Mom 3:44
- 16 A Season in Hell 3:59
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