From Jonathan Tedds Sent Thu, Jun 10th 1999, 12:49
From Jonathan Tedds Sent Thu, Jun 10th 1999, 12:49
Don't remember hearing this group mentioned on an idm list and no doubt some will think it inappropriate but I think they deserve more exposure since the music alone (let alone the quirky vocals of Roisin) is original and innovative. I love the music of Orbital and Autechre so I thought some of you might well like the music of Moloko. I am always on the look-out for new inspiration and last summer I went to the Leeds V98 concert. There were one or two good bands (songs of St Etienne, MC Buzz B of Lionrock and the Underworld visuals) in a sea of unoriginal 'rock' bands and then one absolutely outstanding band that made me sit up and think - I have to find out more about this group. That group was Moloko in the dance tent! Have since bought both Moloko albums and recommend them highly. I've noticed that everyone else who hears them wants to get a copy after a while too - could be a slow growing fanbase out there spreading by word of mouth? I hope so - we need more originality in music and less formulaic guitar bands with nothing new or moving to say. What else do I like about Moloko? Glamour, passion, hope. What a stage presence Siobhan has - my girlfriend was brought up on Hollywood musicals by her mum and really appreciated that. So, in a way, Moloko manage to combine old fashioned show values (the different characters and voices in different songs) with truly experimental music that doesn't disappear up it's nether regions but manages to keep you grooving. Quite a combination. I love them for trying and I think it works brilliantly. Cheers, Jonny