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Not what I expected...

ferd25 | Denver, CO United States | 02/07/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"When I saw that Moby was releasing another album under the Voodoo Child moniker, I got fired up. My initial copy of The End of Everything was so worn down that I got another just in case... If you haven't listened to that album, I would highly recommend picking it up immediately, as its methodical simplicity and rich texture are at the same time relaxing and invigorating. So when I put Baby Monkey on in the car, despite the "This is dance music, deal with it" disclosure by Moby on the inside cover, I was slightly suprised at what I heard. Anyone who has listened to any of Moby's previous albums knows how talented he is, and how cool his music can make you feel, and this effort was not what I have come to expect. Certainly, there are stand out tracks. Both Tracks 3 and 4 are more along the lines of what I had expected out of this Voodoo Child album. Simple, but powerful. So, in this reviewers opinion, if you want to meet the coolest Voodoo Child, go buy The End of Everything. If you are looking for better than average dance music, Baby Monkey is just that."

Amazing Artist, Amazing Album

Brian Baker | Culver City, CA United States | 01/30/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Moby has done it again: he's created another brilliant album - this time, a purely underground dance one. If you want radio hits, commercial jingles or even lyrics, this is not the album for you. But if you like pumping, grinding, dancefloor beats mixed with soothing doses of trance, this is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time... Thanks, Moby!"

A gem

CJ Foster | ky | 08/07/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Since Moby's carreer began, his musical style has matured and evolved. Especially with the releases of Play and 18. His music has evolved into almost poppish electronica. As Voodoo Child, he gets back to his original roots from the early 90's. This album sounds a lot like "MOBY: RARE B-SIDES" the superb 2-disc set released by Moby a few years ago. The music in this album is earlier Moby mixed with newer Moby. You can tell it's the "newer" Moby 'cause of the drumwork. Every musician has a favorite chord and style of music they like to use in their own productions. Moby is no different. Since the release of Play, I have noticed simularities in all the tracks he's done since then. That's not a bad thing. It's not repetive. And it takes true skill for that. Most artists sound the same each and every track. I do the same. I'm a electronica musician. And you can tell it's me every track because I usually use the same softwares and stuff for my drums and synths. And I have a set chord reference for most of my tracks. It's my brain at work.(...)



So is this a good album? Yes. It's one of the finest. And I hope Moby releases more albums under the name Voodoo Child."