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Artist: Moby
Title: Always Centered At Night
Label: Mute
Year: 2024
Moby's album, "Always Centered at Night," showcases a masterful blend of melancholic soundscapes and vibrant tracks, featuring an eclectic mix of talented vocalists. This album marks a return to a more pop-focused sound and template for Moby, reminiscent of his landmark album "Play" but with a contemporary twist.
Always Centered at Night is a collaborative tour de force featuring a diverse lineup of artists that highlight Moby's knack for bringing out the best in those he works with. The album opens with "On Air," a track that sets a high bar with its painterly electronics and the hauntingly beautiful vocals of serpentwithfeet. This song lays the foundation for an album that effortlessly moves through genres and styles, from the soulful gospel-infused "Dark Days" featuring Lady Blackbird to the breakbeat-driven vegan anthem "Where is Your Pride?" with the late Benjamin Zephaniah.
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