There\'s something to be said about Moby. While in general terms it’s difficult to tell one techno artist from the next, Theres something about the bespectacled bald headed musician that makes me feel his soul in every album. I can’t imagine the difficulty trying to stay original for the past decade, nor am I saying Moby has. Yet, even if you think you’ve heard something similar to one of his songs, you still feel his soul in the album.
Moby’s latest venture Last Night serves as another piece of evidence to his genre supremacy.
Moby just doesn’t return to his club music based roots: he recreates a tale of its origin. The track “Everyday Like It’s 1989” flows back to the late \'80s/early \'90s sound of break beats and divas blazing up the track. “I Love To Move In Here” brings back the early days of hip-hop, moving steadily in motion with the house beat.
The lead single “Alice” blazes modern day rhymes of the 419 Squad and Aynzil, with wailing guitars, and synth bass to fortify the track.
“Disco Lies” and “ I’m Alive” breathe new life into disco, nearly giving it a modern face. You can almost close your eyes and imagine the big afros and roller skates that would have to weasel their way into the music video, should there ever be one made,
I hate to pick favorites, but it would undeniably be “The Stars.” It personifies everything I stated about Moby earlier. I almost feel like I’ve heard it before, but something about it, theres something that makes me feel everything put into it. “The Stars” is a feel good trip back to the \'90s, powered by up tempo piano, quick high hats, and the obligatory techno loops that made the New York House music scene so strong.
Last Night pumps more than a decade of Moby’s heart and soul into 60 minutes of bliss. While there are a few disagreeable tracks, they aren’t worth mentioning because I don’t want downplay the genius of the album. Think of it as a homecoming for Moby after straying away from the dance floor for too long.
"Last Night" is on sale March 31, 2008 from Mute.
