Play: The B Sides
Moby · 2000
79 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · house · punk
A reflective blend of ambient textures and soulful melodies that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with resolution reflective moments for deep thinking soulful melodies for emotional exploration
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Play: The B Sides' followed Moby's groundbreaking album 'Play' from 1999, which catapulted him into mainstream success. At this point in his career, Moby was transitioning from an underground electronic artist to a household name, leveraging the momentum from his previous work while exploring different sonic avenues.
- If you like
- alternative rock, house, punk
Play: The B Sides is an album by Moby, released in 2000. A reflective blend of ambient textures and soulful melodies that evoke deep emotional landscapes. 'Play: The B Sides' serves as a significant companion piece to Moby's commercially successful 'Play', showcasing tracks that were pivotal yet not included in the original album. This release reinforced Moby's influence in the electronic music scene and continued to shape his reputation, receiving critical acclaim and further solidifying his status after 'Play' sold millions worldwide. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Play: The B Sides sound like?
A reflective blend of ambient textures and soulful melodies that evoke deep emotional landscapes. Rooted in alternative rock and house.
What makes Play: The B Sides by Moby notable?
'Play: The B Sides' serves as a significant companion piece to Moby's commercially successful 'Play', showcasing tracks that were pivotal yet not included in the original album. This release reinforced Moby's influence in the electronic music scene and continued to shape his reputation, receiving critical acclaim and further solidifying his status after 'Play' sold millions worldwide. Released in 2000, 'Play: The B Sides' followed Moby's groundbreaking album 'Play' from 1999, which catapulted him into mainstream success. At this point in his career, Moby was transitioning from an underground electronic artist to a household name, leveraging the momentum from his previous work while exploring different sonic avenues.
Who is Play: The B Sides for?
Play: The B Sides works well if you're into wave-like pacing with resolution, reflective moments for deep thinking and soulful melodies for emotional exploration.
How many songs are on Play: The B Sides?
Play: The B Sides has 16 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Flower 3:25
- 2 Sunday 5:03
- 3 Memory Gospel 6:42
- 4 Whispering Wind 6:02
- 5 Summer 5:58
- 6 Spirit 4:08
- 7 Flying Foxes 6:16
- 8 Sunspot 6:49
- 9 Flying Over the Dateline 4:47
- 10 Running 7:05
- 11 The Sun Never Stops Setting 4:19
Disc 2
- 1 Porcelain Standout 4:01
- 2 Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? Standout 4:25
- 3 South Side 3:50
- 4 Natural Blues Standout 4:14
- 5 Everloving (radio edit) 2:45
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
79 min 53 sec
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