Published on Jun 10, 1998
I will try a little experiment now for you people. I’m going to
open up my personal collection of albums and review those that
sort-of stand out by their presence. It has nothing to do with
their quality, but that they’re departures from the albums I
regularly purchase. Here we go.
For anyone who doesn’t know, Moby is one of the most respected
and demanded techno/electronica makers and producers around. There
was even a rumour running last year that he was going to work with
Axl Rose on his new album. The guy is in demand.
Among his many works, he has done several songs for movie
soundtracks. This album,
I Like To Score, features songs that he has done for movies
like “The Saint,” “Tomorrow Never Dies” and “Scream.”
The album starts with “Novio” – from the movie “Double Tap.” A
soft, quiet, piano piece, it serves as not only a backdrop, but it
also is one of the more quieter pieces of the album. Next comes his
re-make of the classic “James Bond Theme” which he did for the
soundtrack to “Tomorrow Never Dies.” (It never appears in the movie
though.) If you have heard the soundtrack’s version, you will
notice that this one is a little different – certain pieces are
switched–but don’t worry. The piece is still, as the kids say,
“cool.”
Other highlights include his remake of Joy Division’s “New Dawn
Fades” – a driving tune – the original “Go” and the ultra-technoish
“Oil 1” – which, though repetitive, is exactly the kind of music
Moby makes. As for any down points, there’s “Ah-Ah” from “Cool
World.” The other big problem is that some of the songs, though
interesting, don’t stick in your mind.
Throughout the entire album, Moby mixes in subtle changes, loud
barrages of drums and screeching guitars. He wields all of the
different music styles rather well. Though he won’t make you
remember his solos, you will like the way he moves the
instruments.
Overall, the album is good. If you like techno, you probably
have this album or will get it soon. To those that don’t, well,
give it a listen. Sometimes you can forget some of its bad
aspects.