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MobySongs 1993–1998

Moby · 2000

75 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · house · punk

A reflective blend of ambient textures and downtempo grooves that encapsulates Moby's sonic evolution in the '90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with reflective moments
  • late-night solitude with textures
  • dynamic flow encourages deep listening
  • cathartic soundscapes for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy instant gratification
  • seek standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Themes
dance music evolution· 90s electronic landscape
Career context
Released in 2000, 'MobySongs 1993–1998' serves as a retrospective of Moby's work up to that point, following his breakthrough album 'Play' in 1999. At this stage, Moby was transitioning from underground electronic artist to mainstream icon, showcasing his diverse influences and expanding appeal through this compilation.
Stylistic neighbors
Massive Attack· Thievery Corporation· Air
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Moon Safari by Air — Both feature lush ambient textures and a laid-back vibe that define the late '90s chill-out scene.
Mezzanine by Massive Attack — Shares a similar dark, atmospheric quality with a blend of electronic and organic instrumentation.
Dummy by Portishead — Combines melancholic melodies and electronic elements, echoing the reflective tone found in Moby's work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 First Cool Hive 5:16
  • 2 Go 3:59
  • 3 Into the Blue 5:32
  • 4 Now I Let It Go 2:09
  • 5 Move (You Make Me Feel So Good) 3:37
  • 6 I Like to Score 2:21
  • 7 Anthem 3:27
  • 8 Hymn 3:17
  • 9 Feeling So Real 3:23
  • 10 God Moving Over the Face of the Waters 5:45
  • 11 Alone 10:47
  • 12 Novio 2:38
  • 13 The Rain Falls and the Sky Shudders 6:16
  • 14 When It’s Cold I’d Like to Die 4:15
  • 15 Living 7:01
  • 16 Grace 5:24

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