Comments on: Nothing can come close ....

Nothing can come close ....

chris88 — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:44:40 -0800

One of the more memorable things about Moloko are their music videos - or more specifically, music videos featuring Roisin Murphy dancing.

Moloko - made up of Irish-born singer Roisin Murphy and English instrumentalist and composer Mark Brydon - formed in 1995 after meeting at a party in Sheffield, where Murphy approached Brydon with the now famous chat-up line: "Do you like my tight sweater, see how it fits my body." Part of the line later became the title of the duo's first album. The band enjoyed moderate commercial and critical success with its first two albums, noted for their eclectic array of music styles and influences. Brydon and Murphy also became a couple away from the public spotlight. But it was a Boris Dlugosch remix of the band's song Sing It Back which brought Moloko to mainstream attention. The remix, a huge club hit in 1999, was noted as much for its infectiousness as it was for the now famous music video featuring Murphy in a glittery silver flapper dress dancing under psychedlic lighting. The group's next album - 2000's Things to Make and Do was noted for Murphy's astounding vocals as well as Brydon's brilliant arrangements. It spawned a number of hits, including The Time Is Now (which featured a memorable opening bass line) Pure Pleasure Seeker and Indigo. However by the time the band released its follow-up album Statues in 2005, the "personal partnership' between Brydon and Murphy had broken down. What resulted was an album which, in places, was heartbreakingly raw in chronicling the breakdown of a romantic relationship. Underneath the upbeat Familiar Feeling (accompanied by a stunning video) is a wistfulness, emphasised by the folk music tinged arrangement and Murphy's vocal performance. The title track itself is one of the more heartbreaking songs about breaking up. The album's closing track - Over and Over - is noted for its string arrangement and confirmation that the pair's relationship was, indeed, over. Of the song, Brydon said: "There was no compromise with 'Over & Over'...We all felt it should be allowed to be what it is." The band toured to promote the album, and then parted ways to pursue solo interests. A compilation album, Catalogue, was released in 2006.

By: danny the boy

danny the boy — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:17:32 -0800

It was years after discovering Moloko that I first saw a photo of Roisin Murphy. Blonde and Irish was pretty much the exact opposite of what I had pictured in my head! Nice post.

By: JaredSeth

JaredSeth — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:18:28 -0800

Thanks for this! Ever since hearing Róisín Murphy's Ramalama Bang Bang a few months back, I've wanted to hear more of her stuff...didn't realize she was part of Moloko.

By: palbo

palbo — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:25:21 -0800

She has some cool stuff on her solo work. And with bonus subtle dancing and funky shades.

By: Rock Steady

Rock Steady — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:26:21 -0800

It would be a shame to talk about Róisín Murphy and dancing without mentioning this.

By: Mental Wimp

Mental Wimp — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:27:07 -0800

I always preferred the Moloko Plus, myself, along with a little of the Ultraviolence.

By: Rock Steady

Rock Steady — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:29:42 -0800

Also, I could never in my wildest dreams even hope to think about being possibly cool enough to use "Do you like my tight sweater, see how it fits my body" as a pickup line. Brava.

By: ErikaB

ErikaB — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:13:56 -0800

I always liked Fun For Me best.

By: Sebmojo

Sebmojo — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:33:05 -0800

Also, I could never in my wildest dreams even hope to think about being possibly cool enough to use "Do you like my tight sweater, see how it fits my body" as a pickup line. Brava. In the interview I read at the time of their debut, she was singing it to the room, rather than saying it to him. But I may be misrembering.

By: Hairy Lobster

Hairy Lobster — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:01:58 -0800

+1 for "Fun For Me"

By: MrBobaFett

MrBobaFett — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:09:55 -0800

Whenever I think of Moloko the first thing I think of is "Do you Like My Tight Sweater" and "Killa Buunies". Ah fun times playing that at parties in high school and college.

By: acb

acb — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:02:16 -0800

Roisin Murphy? The Irish Kylie?

By: Kris10_b

Kris10_b — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:28:44 -0800

Thanks for this, I really don't remember any of the video clips, which is odd considering how many music video shows I used to watch. I remember being surprised when I found out Sing It Back was by the same band that did Fun For Me.

By: niceness

niceness — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:35:39 -0800

'Nothing can come close' was directed by Elaine Constantine who's now filming this.

By: arcticseal

arcticseal — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:11:04 -0800

I can attest to that chat up line not working for everyone.