What makes Moby by Moby notable?

This album is significant for its role in popularizing electronic music in the early 1990s and helped pave the way for Moby's later success. It includes tracks like 'Go,' which gained substantial radio play and became a staple in dance clubs, showcasing a blend of electronic and alternative influences that resonated with audiences. The album's critical reception helped solidify Moby's position as an influential artist in both the electronic and alternative rock scenes. Upon the release of his self-titled album 'Moby' in 1992, Moby was transitioning from the underground dance scene to mainstream recognition. This album followed his debut 'Go' EP, which had established him as a notable figure in electronic music. 'Moby' marked a significant expansion of his sound, blending elements of techno, ambient, and punk rock.

Moby works well if you're into steady progression with resolution, ethereal textures for dance floors and melodic beats for focused work.

How many songs are on Moby?

Moby has 12 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Moby

Moby · 1992

58 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · house · punk

A fusion of ambient textures and house beats that creates an ethereal yet danceable landscape.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady progression with resolution
ethereal textures for dance floors
melodic beats for focused work
immersive listening in order

Maybe skip if you want

seeking instant gratification
prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Themes: underground dance evolution· ambient club landscapes
Career context: Upon the release of his self-titled album 'Moby' in 1992, Moby was transitioning from the underground dance scene to mainstream recognition. This album followed his debut 'Go' EP, which had established him as a notable figure in electronic music. 'Moby' marked a significant expansion of his sound, blending elements of techno, ambient, and punk rock.
Stylistic neighbors: Massive Attack· Thievery Corporation· Air
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers — Merges ambient soundscapes with driving beats, creating a euphoric yet introspective dance experience.

Moon Safari by Air — Shares dreamy ambient textures and chill-out vibes, for late-night listening.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack — Combines electronic beats with a moody atmosphere, echoing the fusion of genres found in Moby's work.

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Ah Ah 3:47
2 I Feel It (I Feel It mix) 5:57
3 Everything 4:52
4 Mercy 5:43
5 Help Me to Believe 6:33
6 Go (Woodtick mix) 6:33
7 Yeah 5:48
8 Drop a Beat (The New version) 2:40
9 Thousand 4:25
10 Slight Return 4:31
11 Go (Subliminal mix unedited version) 4:28
12 Stream 3:09

What to play next

Listen next

Early Underground

1993

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