Top tracks — play these first
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Pure Pleasure Seeker — This track features an infectious groove and playful lyrics that showcase Moloko's ability to fuse dance music with engaging pop sensibilities.
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Sing It Back (Boris Musical mix) — As one of their most recognizable songs, this track epitomizes the album's spirit with its catchy chorus and a blend of house rhythms that captivated audiences.
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Indigo — This song stands out for its atmospheric quality and reflective lyrics, illustrating the duo's range beyond upbeat tracks while maintaining an engaging dance tempo.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic grooves with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong production and unique song structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Radio Moscow', and maintains a danceable tempo through the first half before introducing more introspective pieces.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, such as abrupt transitions and varied instrumentation that blend electronic elements with live sounds.
- The lyrics often juxtapose playful themes with deeper reflections, creating a contrast that invites both dancing and contemplation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- vibrant dance floor vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2000, Things to Make and Do is Moloko's third studio album, following the critical success of their previous release, I Am Not a Doctor. At this point, the duo, consisting of Róisín Murphy and Mark Brydon, was solidifying their unique sound that combined elements of Eurodance and downtempo.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Radio Moscow 0:24
- 2 Pure Pleasure Seeker 6:30
- 3 Absent Minded Friends 4:45
- 4 Indigo 5:36
- 5 Being Is Bewildering 4:07
- 6 Remain the Same 3:40
- 7 A Drop in the Ocean 1:58
- 8 Dumb Inc. 4:26
- 9 The Time Is Now 5:18
- 10 Mother 4:45
- 11 It's Your Problem 1:07
- 12 It's Nothing 5:12
- 13 Bingo Massacre 0:25
- 14 Somebody Somewhere 5:42
- 15 Just You and Me Dancing 1:17
- 16 If You Have a Cross to Bear You May as Well Use It as a Crutch 3:25
- 17 Keep Stepping 0:21
- 18 Sing It Back (Boris Musical mix) 9:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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