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I Am Not a Doctor

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For the past six years, Moloko has proved that they rule the funky-electronica roost. Each of their albums has got progressively more accessible and enjoyable. However, after closer inspection, I Am Not A Doctor is easily their best work. More mature than Do You Like My Tight Sweater, and much, much funkier than Things to Make and Do, IANAD can be listened to over and over without even hinting at becoming tiresome. Each song is heavily layered, ad will take countless hours to fully unravel. With danceable, singable numbers like The Flipside, icy songs like Downsized and Be Like You, and balancing the whole thing out with the bet Euro-Disco sng in History, Sing It Back, IANAD will surely garner plenty of spinning time in your CD player. What's more, the amount of goofy "filler" tracks has been reduced to three, and they even make musical sense. But perhaps the best part of I Am Not A Doctor is The ID, an absolutely amazing song about a man's rise and plummet to shame. With it's haunting chorus, funky bassline, and tounge-twisting lyrics, The ID is worth the price of the CD alone, even with the import charges. Get this CD. Now.

With MOLOKO's sophomore effort many people said that it was not as good as DO YOU LIKE MY TIGHT SWEATER. I disagree. It's NOT like DYLMTS but it's just as good. I AM NOT A DOCTOR should've been, could've been their first release and with this CD, MOLOKO is less manic, less cartoonish than before which is what probably throws people off. Instead, the music is icy and cold like the snow packed mountains MOLOKO poses on on the CD sleeve, yet at the same time it's cool. . . very jazzy, very hip and very cool. Whereas DYLMTS was all over the board fusing jazz with hip hop(FUN FOR ME) with throaty torch songs(WHERE IS THE WHAT . . . )with thumping house tracks(BUTTERFLY 747), IANAD is more focused and is a much smoother listen with each track a perfect fusion of the aforementioned. The little song snippets are still here as well and are some of my favorite moments on the CD. SORRY is one of them as Roisin Murphy deadpan whispers not-so-heart-felt apologies over an 80s synthpop beat that would make YAZ or ERASURE proud. It's hynoptic, amatuerish sound harkens back to a more innocent time of dance music. SING IT BACK is the track most would be familar with although the CD version is nothing like the hopped up dance remixes. Roisin growls and snarls the lyrics in a sexy, sultry, seductive manner that can be compared to the vocal stylings of MACY GRAY. At points throughout the CD Roisin even sounds like MACY. This track is for the hipsters. My personal fave is DR ZEE. This track has been in heavy rotation on my CD player. With this repetitious trance-like song, Roisin whispers her trademark twisted vocals over beats so thick you can bite them. It sucks you in, swirls you around and leaves you slobbering for more. And why is everything brown if all functions are shutting down????? I LOVE MOLOKO! I think they are one of the most creative and innovative groups I've listened to in a long time. I would suggest, for first time listeners, checking this CD out first. If you can get into the wacky, weird warpness of IANAD then you will have an even greater appreciation for DYLMYS. It's fun music for fun people who don't take their fun too seriously.

Like most people, I was only exposed to Moloko through the radio release of "Sing it Back" so I bought the single. After hearing the album version, I fell in love with Roisin Murphy's voice and bought the album. Let me say this now, the clubbed up version of Sing it Back does it no justice what so ever. The lyrics make so much more sense with the more melancholic backing.

It's difficult to say there's a track on this CD I don't like. I almost want to say that "Sorry" is slightly weak, but this is odd as it contains so many of the small little traits that make Moloko's music so great. The rhythmic beats are ingenious and exquisite, in fact I would go so far as to say that the album as a whole is a rhythm-lover's dream. The production seems very "right" as well. The tracks flow into each other perfectly; it's wonderful that someone's sat down and really thought about in which order they should go. Don't dismay if you don't really like this album at first. Murphy's voice is so unique, is the only way to describe it, that it can take a while to get used to. Not all of it is like Sing it Back, but you'll certainly be glad it's not. "Should've been, Could've been"'s eclectic use of cymbals will bring out the frustrated drummer in you like a charm. For a real treat, listen to the CD with a pair of decent headphones; you're more likely to catch the subtleties that make up the listening experience. This is the album to start with. Although many reviews say that the first album, "Do you like my Tight Sweater" is better, I'm strongly inclined to disagree. I'd start with this one and then move on.

But I shall stop now, for to reveal too much is to ruin the surprise.

this builds on their debut ablum, but is more complete. great beats and melodies and georgeous vocals. a cocky, suggestive style that doesn't take itself too seriously. if you like any trip hop or drum and bass stuff you will really enjoy this excellent cd

On my first listening I was struck by the excellent recording of this CD.I recommend it to any Audiophiles. The songs themselves are strong both in melody and lyric with the arrangements being tight and always interesting. Especially the background sonics. Keep up the good work Moloko, it's just a pity the radio doesn't play you!

Yeah. oh yeah. Moloko. oh yeah. Moloko be the capital of the planet electro-funk. Don't be fooled by the single, cuz that isn't what moloko is all about. They have some hooks, but what they really got is some new wave soul. oh yeah. Flavor: Chutney refried beans (minus the cilantro)<<<you can't get this easily, but buy it import, and you will have reason to order more>>>

A great album. Moloko is very eclectic; they use bits and beats from different styles of music and implement them in a great way. 'Sorry' is far too short but has a yummy 80s beat :) 'Blink' is also one of my favorites. In fact, I like all the songs. As has been said before, the general opinion is that this album is of less quality than 'Do you like ...'. I must disagree. It may need a few more listening sessions than their first album, but once you get to know it it's simply fantastic.

When i first came to this album was the moment of chill out of a party night. I was so found about the "Sing it back" song that i bought the album. So, what can i say?... Moloko moves from noise to music, in a thin ice between creation and annoying. I must confess, i never have heard it entirely, just some songs. All is well made but sometime creation can destroy comunication. Anyway, i give 4 stars to the album 'cause it's better to try to make some change than keep our ears on the pollution of world economical pop music.

Hasta la vista.-

i am a HUGE Moloko fan... & I Am Not A Doctor is by far my fav moloko cd so far.. the other 2 aren't far behind.. they r amazing too... very excited about the new cd out later this year.. anyways.. if u r interested in Moloko at all.. GET THIS CD!! =)