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Moby (album)

by Moby

Released: July 27, 1992

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Debut Album.

The Album

Initially upset by the album's release without his cooperation, Moby later softened his stance, appreciating the album as an "odd time capsule.". "Moby" released on July 27, 1992, by Instinct Records, is the debut studio album by Moby, known in the UK as The Story So Far. Moby expressed frustration with the album's release, stating that it consisted of older tracks and was more of a compilation than a true debut, reflecting a different phase of his musical journey.

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He felt that the album did not represent…

He felt that the album did not represent his artistic vision, especially as he aimed for a cohesive listening experience similar to the Prodigy's Experience.

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Reception

The album received a mix of reviews, with an A− from Entertainment Weekly, an 8/10 from NME and Spin, and a 2-star Honorable Mention from Christgau's Consumer Guide.

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The Complete Album Story

"Moby" released on July 27, 1992, by Instinct Records, is the debut studio album by Moby, known in the UK as The Story So Far. The album received a mix of reviews, with an A− from Entertainment Weekly, an 8/10 from NME and Spin, and a 2-star Honorable Mention from Christgau's Consumer Guide.

Moby expressed frustration with the album's release, stating that it consisted of older tracks and was more of a compilation than a true debut, reflecting a different phase of his musical journey. He felt that the album did not represent his artistic vision, especially as he aimed for a cohesive listening experience similar to the Prodigy's Experience. Initially upset by the album's release without his cooperation, Moby later softened his stance, appreciating the album as an "odd time capsule."