Go - The Very Best of Moby

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
It's easy to dismiss the music of this cute, vegan, bare-pated relative of Herman Melville, especially if you don't actually listen to the music and focus instead on his ultra-PC interview style or the manner in which he sold dozens of songs to commercials and film soundtracks back in Y2K. But to do so is to knee-jerkedly miss out on some very fine and innovative music by one of the most influential musicians of the last decade. With the exception of two tracks (one of them the title tune), Go is a best-of from the years that Moby's been on the V2 label, from 1999's breakthrough hit Play onward. But Play--with its uncanny reworking of field recordings with playful beats and ambient textures--remains the artist's finest moment. A full disc of remixes and a smattering of unreleased songs (including a rad new number with Debbie Harry on guest vocals) make this an essential purchase for rabid fans. And, as a judicious selection of Play-era material is included alongside the finest songs from Moby's subsequent albums, 18 and Hotel, this is also the perfect entry point for the more casual fan. --Mike McGonigal

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-11-18 rating:
Good compilation
Reasonable summary of the best of Moby. Some key tracks missing, and some others remixed annoyingly. But overall am pleased with the album.

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review by: chris date: 2008-09-23 rating:
a classic disc
a classic
good quality fun

(too old for a full review)

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review by: date: 2007-06-29 rating:
...If you're one of the two people in the world who doesn't have "Play", then this collection is an excellent starting point...
Must be Christmas, because here's another Best Of in the racks. Unlike recent, exploitative sets by U2 and Depeche Mode, "Go" has some redeeming factors : namely that it's the first compilation of Moby's work over the past two decades - and also because he's actually put some thought and effort into it.

For example, the tracklisting, whilst at first glance a random assortment of material, features up to four new recordings (a new song, two reworks of oldies, and a foreign language version of "Slipping Away" in some countries), and, spread across the various configurations, 20 hit singles, 11 remixes, a 90 minute documentary, and 31 promo videos. It's sure an expensive time to be a fan, but a bit of careful shopping can see you sated with 2 CD's and 2 DVD's for around £20.

One could ask why this "best of" exists in the age of home made iTunes and so forth, and I suppose the answer is that Moby's record company have it in their contract. And now, as Mute Records appear to be hitting some financial difficulties, is as good a time as any to cash in the chips.

Musically, "Go" is a familiar story - an assortment of mostly later-era Moby material, tapping the vein of mostly melancholy dance which demonstrates the wide range of music Moby can make that sounds, despite the varied template, essentially Mobyesque : from the cheesy squealy rave of "Move", the big beats of "James Bond Theme", and the stubbornly retro disco of "New York, New York", to the more understated, heartfelt longings of "Dream About Me" and "We Are All Made Of Stars" (which is the best song about astrophysics ever). In this context, the breadth of Moby's talent, an ability to produce a sound of out of almost any instrument, in almost any style he choses, is apparent. What it does show is how under-rated Moby is as an artist - and how strong his songwriting skills are. All people see is the bald vegan intead of a lucky talented geek.

The DVD, which showcases a couple of songs from his claustrophobic heartbreak metal album "Animal Rights", is better value, even though it doesn't have "New York, New York" on it. 27 promo videos, and a 90 documentary later, and frankly, you're all Moby-ed out. "Go" is a comprehensive taster of the world of Moby, and barely scratches the surface of his diversity of styles or the strength of his back catalogue.

If you're one of the two people in the world who doesn't have "Play", then this collection is an excellent starting point. Recommended.

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review by: Cheese anyone? date: 2007-01-15 rating:
The Best Of... Part 1 perhaps?
I'll admit, this is generally a good album filled with Moby classics, and a few that are new to me. But alot of songs have been left out that would have clearly be good enough to be on this album. However, this can't be changed, so on the upside of of it all, their are some fine tracks, obvious choices include the likes of Porcelain and Why does my heart feel so bad, not to mention a perfect ending with the incredibly uplifting 'Feeling so real' (and I mean incredibly!).
While this is sure enough a good album, i'd still invest in the original Moby albums to get best. But as I always say with classics or 'best of' albums, is their any need to buy it if you own the original albums? Obviously not. But in this case, its a double edged knife, because even the new listeners of Moby just won't hear the best songs on this album.
If you find this cheap, its worth a buy, but the original albums are much better value, as well as quality content.


review by: date: 2006-12-29 rating:
A very commercial 'best of'
Moby has made some aweseome music of years, sadly this release showcases very little of it. It seems to be a collection of the most well known and commercially popular hits. Where is First Cool Hive, Novio, God moving over the face of the water etc? In fact Ambient is ignored comletely and only one song is taken from Everything Is Wrong. i cant see many die hard moby fans being vert impressed by this.

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