Moby - Last Night

Moby has become more famous in recent years for his reputation as a tee-total vegan Christian than as a producer. Which is a shame, because his catalogue of work actually contains some real treasures. Last Night is a return to the style of his breakthrough album Play, with Moby foregoing his own vocals to rely on guests and samples. It's a move which pays off on most tracks, particularly the hazy title track and the furious Disco Lies, while album highlight Live For Tomorrow's yearning sadness and rich strings make it seem like a straightforward progression of his classic hit Natural Blues. The final few songs make for a blissful suite of chilled-out atmospherics and, although there are a few misfires such as the crude rave of The Stars and overly nostalgic Everyday It's Like 1989, it's mostly a welcome return to form. [Scott Ramage]