Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt
Moby · 2018
56 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · house · punk
A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and reflective melodies, exploring themes of loss and resilience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady pacing for deep reflection haunting soundscapes for solitude themes of loss and resilience
- Context
- By the time 'Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt' was released in 2018, Moby was an established figure in electronic music, known for hits like 'Play' from 1999. This album came after a period of personal introspection, following his 2016 album 'These Systems Are Failing', marking a return to his signature sound while integrating more contemplative elements. It also reflected Moby's evolving perspective on life and society amidst political turmoil.
- If you like
- alternative rock, house, punk
Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt is an album by Moby, released in 2018. A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and reflective melodies, exploring themes of loss and resilience. The album received significant attention for its introspective themes and was praised for its sonic depth, debuting at number two on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Its release coincided with Moby's activism on issues like animal rights and environmentalism, further cementing his role as not just a musician but a cultural commentator. The album's critical reception included positive reviews from outlets such as Pitchfork and The Guardian. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt sound like?
A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and reflective melodies, exploring themes of loss and resilience. Rooted in alternative rock and house.
What makes Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt by Moby notable?
The album received significant attention for its introspective themes and was praised for its sonic depth, debuting at number two on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Its release coincided with Moby's activism on issues like animal rights and environmentalism, further cementing his role as not just a musician but a cultural commentator. The album's critical reception included positive reviews from outlets such as Pitchfork and The Guardian. By the time 'Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt' was released in 2018, Moby was an established figure in electronic music, known for hits like 'Play' from 1999. This album came after a period of personal introspection, following his 2016 album 'These Systems Are Failing', marking a return to his signature sound while integrating more contemplative elements. It also reflected Moby's evolving perspective on life and society amidst political turmoil.
Who is Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt for?
Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt works well if you're into steady pacing for deep reflection, haunting soundscapes for solitude and themes of loss and resilience.
How many songs are on Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt?
Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mere Anarchy 5:15
- 2 The Waste of Suns 4:44
- 3 Like a Motherless Child Standout 4:37
- 4 The Last of Goodbyes Standout 4:23
- 5 The Ceremony of Innocence 3:56
- 6 The Tired and the Hurt 4:28
- 7 Welcome to Hard Times Standout 5:08
- 8 The Sorrow Tree 4:28
- 9 Falling Rain and Light 4:46
- 10 The Middle Is Gone 5:13
- 11 This Wild Darkness 4:09
- 12 A Dark Cloud Is Coming 5:24
Release Date
March 2, 2018
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
56 min 36 sec
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