On the Ireland charts, superstar Moloko’s career stalled before it left the starting gate. Bun B. Hear has compared writing for Moloko’s new album to that on ‘Things To Make and Do’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Since completing 2000’s ‘Radio Moscow’, Moloko fulfilled their contract with ForeFront Records and where under no obligation to release another album. Moloko is one of my favourite bands of all time.
Things To Make and Do couldn’t start better than with the up up-beat title track .
Pure Pleasure Seeker is the gorgeous blend of moody yet optimistic tunes. So much energy, so exciting a sound.Indigo is an incredible song that has everything it needs to be another favorite track. Being Is Bewildering is a song you cannot help but think about at odd moments in your day. Excellent vocals and musical performances. Drop In The Ocean as well as many of songs is a short story in miniature. Dumb Inc can be hardly overrated by any means; this is what Moloko is all about. The Time Is Now - Moloko first major hit. Mother (4:45) Not one of my favorites, but for a lot of people this is one of their best songs. In It’s Your Problem Moloko spins a tale you want to hear to the end. It’s Nothing is another favourite of mine. Bingo Massacre - Okay, I just talked about depth. Other tracks are good but your best bet is to stick with Somebody Somewhere. Moloko allows each song to breathe and flourish. If You Have A Cross To Bear You May As Well Use It As A Crutch is maybe the best thing the group’s ever done. Keep Stepping - isn’t quite as powerful vocally, but has a beautiful melody. Musically Sing It Back (Boris Musical Mix) is superior to other tracks in Things To Make and Do.
Things To Make and Do CD


