2009 has been rife with album releases. So much more than any other year we have encountered in popdom. Everyone and anyone has some sort of release this year. But, it’s sad to say, that there are a few that actually stick out. Not many good albums this year and we are worried we won’t be able to fill our year-end charts.

Moby’s new album is not one of this empty releases. It’s actually one of his best musical efforts, if not the best. It’s stripped-down and melancholy. Electronica without being noisy, moody without being dreary. Wait For Me is sombre synth record like no other. One would think that being independent would be a hurdle on some artists, but it wasn’t for Moby. With no big-name appearances, the album floats purely on it’s content. Tracks devoid of vocals like “Isolate” amuse and merge well with singles like “Pale Horses” and “Shot In The Back Of The Head.”

If the releases don’t shape up this year, Moby will definitely be on our top 3.