Two other avant-garde artists hoping to alleviate some of today's listeners' frustrations and crawl out of obscurity are Moby and Aphex Twin. Boasting his unusual electronic ability, James integrates synthesized ambient textures with his more hard-hitting rhythms. The thought of keyboard-induced music without vocals might frigten some, but Aphex Twin endears itself to the audience by exploring the ambient style, making the music sound intriguing to an unschooled listener. Effective use of sampling, another aspect of Aphex Twin's music, adds another layer to his ambient sound.
Twin lays down a ferocious pace to fashion an effectively dark sound.
But unlike his previous albums, Moby tries to showcase his lyrical and vocal abilities on his latest effort. But Moby's vocal exploration proves to be a bust. It is safe to say that Moby should stick to producing rather than experimenting with his voice. This trend also runs through the remaining tracks, as Moby does little to gain credit as a vocalist. The musical work is creative and attractive enough for one to overlook his bland vocals, but just barely.