18 (Moby album)
18 is the sixth studio album by the American artist Moby and was published on 29 April 2002. The album features guest appearances by listening to Azure Ray, MC Lyte, Angie Stone and Sinéad O'Connor. A collection of B-sides and footage has been released a year later with " 18 B Sides DVD".
Review
The critical review of this album was mixed to positive. Some critics have accused him that it constitutes a new edition of old ideas and he lacked inspiration. David Browne represented in an article for Entertainment Weekly of the opinion that Moby to keep to the success of his previous album and play some innovations one loyal to not stand still artistically. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, however, argued for Allmusic that Moby with a step of 18 play, and thus removed from the mainstream.
The album went into many European countries at No. 1, including in Austria, Switzerland, Great Britain and France. It has been more than 5 million copies worldwide and received in over 30 countries gold and platinum status. For an album of electronic music, this represents a respectable performance, but it was so not half as successful as its predecessor play.
Use in other media
- The title " One Of These Mornings " ( in a version with vocals by Patti LaBelle ) was in a few episodes of Without a Trace - disappeared without a trace, performed in an episode of Person of Interest, and in the film Miami Vice.
- The title " Extreme Ways" is played at the end of all films of the Bourne series.
- The title " We Are All Made of Stars" was used in the video game NHL Hitz 20-03.
- The title " In My Heart " can be heard in the pursuit of happiness.
- The title " Great Escape " was in an episode of The L Word - used when women love women.
- The title " 18", as well as other tracks from Moby, are heard in the documentary Earthlings.