Moby enthusiasts?

[EllieTalbot]

On the off chance that some of you out there might like him...

I started downloading music on WinMX last week, and only just discovered Moby's stuff. Had heard of him before, but wasn't famliar with his work. I started with Porcelain and now have the following: Everloving, Evening Rain, Troubles With God, Whispering Wind, and We Are All Made of Stars, Flower, Killer, and The Ultimate Fuck (Sex) Song.

That's it! I must buy an album or two. No more mooching Moby. (Imagine that! ) Anybody have a good recommendation as to which one I should get first, keeping in mind that I prefer the more subdued stuff?

Jammin' in Jakarta,
Ellie

 

[Lancecastor]

I'd start with Play, go to 18 after that...

 

[DéjàNu]

Same suggestion as Lance... I have both... I prefer 18 tho, its more "melodic" than Play.

 

[ClaudiusMaximus]

Animal Rights

Not really subdued, but very powerful.

 

[eagleyez]

Moby is the new king of sampling...

really like the way he appropriates past material

and re-uses it...especially old blues stuff

BTW

pick me up some

Frenchbread from Fishermans Wharf, wouldja?

 

[Killswitch]

I have Play....it's decent, but I dont listen to it that often. I bought it just before his stuff was being used on every commercial at the time, and I got burnt on Moby.

 

[Rhys]

18 is really good

 

[phrodeau]

Did Moby have anything to do with Great White?

I wonder if Ishmael would know?

 

[Pyper]

Did Moby have anything to do with Great White?

I wonder if Ishmael would know?

He does, in fact. Moby is a descendant of Herman Melville.

 

[phrodeau]

He does, in fact. Moby is a descendant of Herman Melville.

I did not know that.

Oddly, my first impression of that fact is the sound of Sean Connery's voice saying, "We named the dog Moby."

 

[EllieTalbot]

Thanks! Nice to see so many responses. Silly of me to assume that not many people here would be into his stuff. You know what they say about assuming- makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me." Bwahahahaha! (yes, I know it's an old one, but I like it)

I think I'll probably get both Play and 18, but probably 18 first, since Deja happened to mention that its more melodic. I suppose that's what I meant by "subdued." The fast-paced stuff that leans toward techno is good, but more mood-appropriate for a dance club than how I usually feel at home.

Phrodeau- LMAO. Luv the Indiana Jones reference.
Funny that Moby is related to ol' Herman. His middle name is actually "Melville." It's not just a pretentious affectation after all!

Eagleyez-
Alright, frenchbread it is. I'll have to be stealthy though. French things aren't that popular these days. (But I bet everyone is still french kissing when they think no one's looking.)

Frugal with Fries in France,
Ellie