Play - Moby
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  • Summary: Although techno artist Moby had been on the scene for almost a decade and had released five albums, his fame had chiefly been limited to his club hit "Go" back in 1991. 'Play' changed all that, however, garnering a sea of critical and popular acclaim for the artist. A mix of styles (including deviations into blues and gospel), 'Play' also has the unique distinction of having all 18 of its tracks licensed for use in film, television and advertising. Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. But though the blues and gospel and more gospel testify not just for song but for body and spirit, they wouldn't shout anywhere near as loud and clear without the mastermind's ministrations--his grooves, his pacing, his textures, his harmonies, sometimes his tunes...
  2. What could've been a condescending gimmick yields some of the year's most haunting, and haunted, music.
  3. Play is a modest, charming little record built on a few simple ideas, and a winner on its own low-key terms: Moby has made the first electronic blues album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. C.S.
    10
    Undoubtedly Moby's best album. I still wonder how he hasn't managed to be as good on the follow-ups "18" and "Hotel" (18 is just a bit weaker than Play in my opinion; Hotel is worse) Expand
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  2. TF
    10
    Easily a 10. Probably Moby's best album to date.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. AmberE.
    0
    Moby proves that he sux. and Eminem Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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