Moby is one of the original American EDM and techno pioneers. His breakout hits “Go“ and “Drop a Beat” indeed set the stage for the U.S. rave scene. And it's no wonder. Those tracks were unabashed machine music glory boasting epic clubs beats and high-energy nu disco. On his latest project though, he's gone all rock on us. It’s not the first time though. Think back to his noble cover of mope punk classic “New Dawn Fades” by Joy Division. So despite his techno foundation, Moby definitely has the rock leanings - which are coming front and center again on his ambitious More Fast Songs About The Apocalypse LP with The Void Pacific Choir, a musical project of his with Mindy Jones, Joel Nesvadba, Julie Mintz, Jonathan Nesvadba, Jamie Drake and Lauren Tyler Scott.
“Silence” opens up the album and righteously harks back to 70s era punk rock a la Sex Pistols. Moby & The Void Pacific Choir offer up some fine Britpop sounding vibes on “A Softer War” with its sharp alt rock edge and slight commercial appeal. The seemingly self-deprecating “There’s Nothing Wrong With The World There’s Something Wrong With Me” showcases a tight militaristic sound similar to that of Warsaw’s “Leaders of Men” punk rock anthem. Meanwhile, “Trust” and “In This Cold Place” joyously celebrate the cutting-edge new wave sounds of the 80s.
Even in 2017, Moby continues to innovate and reinvent himself. Going from trailblazing raver to earnest indie rocker, he has certainly proved an ability to do a wide range musically and that especially shines through across the More Fast Songs About The Apocalypse album. Whether it’s punk or techno, he’s a masterclass example of how it’s done. And for that, Moby and his current posse The Void Pacific Choir rock.
