Review

Freed from commercial constraints by releasing this new album on his own imprint, Moby has decided to delve deep into the world of ambient music. With his trademark hooks checked at the door, this album must stand or fall on its emotional resonance. We know he’s capable of pulling off this particular trick – think of his best soundtrack work or the fascinating Little Idiot CD that came with Animal Rights – but unfortunately, much of Wait For Me falls short, achieving a kind of bland prettiness which fails to engage the listener in any meaningful way. The first three tracks (the ‘Porcelain’-aping ‘Pale Horses’ especially) are worthwhile if somewhat truncated, but with so many career ambient artists doing this stuff better, it’s hard to see what purpose Wait For Me can ultimately serve. Lee Gorman

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DOWNLOAD: ‘DIVISION’, ‘SHOT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD’, ‘PALE HORSES’.
FOR FANS OF: BRIAN ENO, ELUVIUM, SAXON SHORE.

Posted on: July 31, 2009