Electronic · 2002 · 4 tracks

Familiar Feeling

A masterclass in orchestral dance-pop where sweeping cinematic strings meet a relentless house pulse and Roisin Murphy's sophisticated, soulful delivery.

December 23, 2002 · Echo

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Familiar Feeling represents the peak of Moloko's evolution from quirky Sheffield trip-hop to grand, orchestral dance-pop. It is a track that feels both massive and incredibly intimate, anchored by a bassline that refuses to quit and a string section that sounds like it belongs in a 1970s romantic epic. Roisin Murphy delivers one of her most grounded yet emotive performances, capturing the strange, circular nature of attraction and memory. It is the sound of a band operating with total confidence, blending the grit of the dancefloor with the elegance of a concert hall.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks

Familiar Feeling (Timo Maas main mix)

9:22

Familiar Feeling (Robbie Rivera’s vocal mix)

9:47

Familiar Feeling (Timo Maas dub)

8:22

Familiar Feeling (Max Reich dub)

6:06

Moments Worth Listening For

The way the acoustic guitar strumming suddenly locks in with the driving, four-to-the-floor house beat.

The dramatic, sweeping orchestral swell that bridges the bridge into the final, triumphant chorus.

Roisin Murphy's vocal delivery on the word 'familiar', stretching the syllables with a mixture of comfort and ache.

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Where This Album Departs

How does Familiar Feeling sound next to the rest of Moloko's catalogue?

Orchestral Arrangement+2.3σ

The production is built around orchestral arrangement than this artist usually allows.

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