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Track Listings
| 1. Division |
| 2. Pale Horses |
| 3. Shot In The Back Of The Head |
| 4. Study War |
| 5. Walk With Me |
| 6. Stock Radio |
| 7. Mistake |
| 8. Scream Pilots |
| 9. Jltf 1 |
| 10. Jltf |
| 11. A Seated Night |
| 12. Wait For Me |
| 13. Hope Is Gone |
| 14. Ghost Return |
| 15. Slow Light |
| 16. Isolate |
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Review
Moby claims his ninth album was inspired by a David Lynch speech about how creativity for its own sake is a good thing. This disregard of commercial necessity may seem unlikely for the popular dance guru who allowed every song on 1999's Play to be used on an advert, TV or film soundtrack, but he mostly sticks with the game plan.
There are exceptions: a couple of future dinner party staples pepper this set, with the airy synth waves of Slow Light sounding especially clichéd. Study War is worse - a tired mix of minor piano chords and croaky old political speech samples that's just worthy sonic potpourri from the man who invented it.
Yet when the world's most famous vegan is not recycling his own work Wait For Me is an elegant, thoughtful record. Shot In The Back Of The Head features lurching backwards loops and desert-noir guitar wailing; Mistake sees our man vocally mimic a NYC neighbour amid early REM longing; while Scream Pilots pairs Bruce Kaphan and Brian Eno's panoramic soundscapes in tender fashion.
Commendable as it is for Moby to take the hit-eschewing road, the 16 tracks here are epitomised by Isolate, a slightly woozy Boards of Canada-esque number that trots along as pleasantly and inoffensively as an afternoon country stroll.
It would have been more fun to hear the bod who made the killer rave anthem Go take on dance music again. Better still, he could've taken things properly Lynchian and made the entire album a nonsensical dream sequence with a backwards-talking dwarf on it. --Lou Thomas
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MORE GRAND SOUNDS FROM THE MASTER! This guy has been around for many years and yet he still delivers emotional moods through the electronic vein. This is typical moby with his chilled out moments and uptempo beats with chilled lyrics. Moving stuff!
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is just a quickie review. I've just listened to 'Wait For Me' on npr.org and I absolutely LOVE this album; a real return to form after the past couple of Moby releases. I don't agree with the first reviewer at all: I don't think Moby was "trying too hard", in fact quite the opposite, I really get the feeling (which is confirmed by blog posts he has written) that with this album he set aside his desire to produce what other people might want him to and really just made this for himself, for the sheer pleasure of creativity. It's not a particularly commercial or 'pop' oriented record at all: it's very laid back and meditative. The atmosphere is remarkable: it's delicate, sad, mournful, yet quietly uplifting and joyous at the same time. And really really achingly beautiful......
I highly recommend this album and couldn't wait to preorder my copy. So far its my album of the year! :-)
I highly recommend this album and couldn't wait to preorder my copy. So far its my album of the year! :-)
14 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The boundlessly talented Moby has composed a new CD replete with profoundly emotional and lush soundscapes. "Wait For Me" is an elaborate and mellow CD that has some of the most majestic and melancholic songs of his career. It was recorded in Moby's New York home studio with the help of guest female vocalists." Shot In The Back Of The Head" is one of the most harrowing, mystifying and surreal instrumentals ever recorded." A Seated Night" is a celestial and mystical, musical marvel. Other noteworthy tracks include "Division" which is laden with vintage synthetic strings. "Ghost Return" and "Slow Light" are driven by weeping keys. "Pale Horses" is wondrous and grievous. Moby is at his best when his songs and music make you to want to yearn, lament, reflect and cry. "Wait For Me" is an unusually sad CD but it's a masterful gem from a performer who has a heart of gold. Please note that this CD will especially appeal to fans who have "18 the B-sides." I also recommend all Moby fans to consider his Voodooh Child- The End Of Everything CD.
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What a fabulous album - have listened to it over and over and - just fallen more in love with it each time - can feel my blood pressure levelling to a non morbid rate almost immediately I press play! Poigniant lyrics, haunting melodies and the most unusual characteristic voices all add to a rich, diverse and dreamy journey - with that wee edge of sombreness in sone of those lyrics. Plug in, lock the doors, turn off the 'fone and let yourself go. Totally brilliant!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Moby
OK but heavy-going in places and much of it sounds the same as old stuff.
Published on 15 April 2010 by Mr. C. Robinson
disappointing moby
For a Moby's fan, this algum is really not amazing: only 2 or 3 songs are really interesting, but most are quite boring. Not worth to own it.
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by Rui Chorao
CD Review
Bought as present so can't comment on content but item delivered relatively quickly and in tip top condition.
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by Maz, Newark
Above average
I thought i'd review this on my first impressions, while the sounds are still fresh in my mind. I've had a quick listen to each track, and in whole the album is reminiscent of... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by H. L. H. Killingworth
A really good album.
Having seen this CD advertised on the TV, I was impressed with it enough to send off for a copy immediately. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by Mrs. JE Barff
Good Moby record
Not the best one, but won't disappoint. Good calm music for the evening, or to listen on rainy days ;)
The recording is good.
The recording is good.
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Eng Pedro Especial
Wait for Me : Moby
Bought as a gift for my brother, he thought it was good, his girlfriend just thought it was ok...
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by James P
Good to chill out to
Not on the same level as Play and 18, but if you want to kick back with your favourite beverage of choice and look out of the window, watching the world go by, then this is a nice... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by MKT1203
Best stuff he has done in years, but not near his greatest work!
After the "Last Night" album I feared the worse for Moby, as it sounded rather messy and more in line with the stuff he did in the early 90's before "Play" came along! Read more
Published on 20 July 2009 by Mr. Clark Gillies
He's back
The best album from Moby for several years, good start and great ending, the tracks in between aren't bad either. Read more
Published on 19 July 2009 by S. G. Pascoe
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