More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse
Moby · 2017
35 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
A frenetic blend of electronic beats and introspective lyrics captures a world grappling with chaos and uncertainty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Silence Start here — The opening track juxtaposes serene vocals against a driving beat, establishing the album's dichotomy between calmness and chaos right from the start.
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A Softer War — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics that confront both personal and societal battles, embodying the album's thematic core of struggle amid tumult.
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There’s Nothing Wrong With the World There’s Something Wrong With Me — The title itself poses an existential question that resonates deeply throughout the album, highlighting Moby's introspective lyricism amidst pulsating rhythms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's aggressive sound and thematic urgency create an engaging but uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first five songs before slowing down in the latter half.
- Each track features layered electronic textures combined with punk-inspired rhythms, creating a sense of urgency throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions and tempo changes, keeping the listener engaged and reflecting the chaotic themes of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- urgent energy for daily motivation
- reflective moments amid chaos
- short tracks for quick sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow, tranquil sounds
- prefer long, immersive journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Moby's continued evolution and relevance in a politically charged atmosphere.
- Themes
- societal chaos· personal disillusionment· internal conflict· apocalyptic urgency
- Career context
- By 2017, Moby was in a reflective phase of his career following the release of 'These Systems Are Failing' in 2016. 'More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse' represents his continued exploration of themes surrounding social discontent and personal turmoil, marking a shift towards more urgent, punk-inflected sounds within his established electronic framework.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Massive Attack· Thievery Corporation· Air
Tracklist
- 1 Silence Start here 3:56
- 2 A Softer War 4:29
- 3 There’s Nothing Wrong With the World There’s Something Wrong With Me 3:51
- 4 Trust 2:49
- 5 All the Hurts We Made 5:06
- 6 In This Cold Place 3:56
- 7 If Only a Correction of All We’ve Been 5:25
- 8 It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye 3:27
- 9 A Happy Song 2:48
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Money Store
Death Grips
Shares frenetic energy and urgency, blending punk aesthetics with electronic chaos.
Year Zero
Nine Inch Nails
Explores themes of societal collapse and personal disillusionment through a dark electronic lens.
Run the Jewels 2
Run the Jewels
Combines aggressive beats and urgent lyrics reflecting societal chaos and internal conflict.
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