Hotel rarely shows, in any shape or form, traceable inspiration from the new wave and post-punk era Moby advertised as being in full effect. The first half contains simple modern rock songs that tend to be anthemic and soul-searching in nature. Lead single "Beautiful" is one exception, a tongue-in-cheek thing Moby has imagined being sung by vacant celebrity couples. No matter how affable, vegan, liberal, and bespectacled he is, the real irony is that a millionaire and former love interest of Natalie Portman has made a song ...
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Hotel rarely shows, in any shape or form, traceable inspiration from the new wave and post-punk era Moby advertised as being in full effect. The first half contains simple modern rock songs that tend to be anthemic and soul-searching in nature. Lead single "Beautiful" is one exception, a tongue-in-cheek thing Moby has imagined being sung by vacant celebrity couples. No matter how affable, vegan, liberal, and bespectacled he is, the real irony is that a millionaire and former love interest of Natalie Portman has made a song of this kind. A very gentle version of New Order's "Temptation" turns out to be the album's deepest connection to post-punk. This begins the non-rock portion of the program, which fans of Play and 18 might find easier to enjoy. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
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Add this copy of Hotel to cart. $84.04, new condition, Sold by Entertainment by Post - UK rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2005 by Mute.
