Destroyed

Critic Score
Based on 25 reviews
2011 Ratings: #892 / 1068
User Score
Based on 75 ratings
2011 Ratings: #610
May 17, 2011 / Release Date
LP / Format
Mute / Label
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Critic Reviews

80
Mojo
80
Uncut
60
Consequence of Sound

On Destroyed, it’s as if his scope was all encompassing, which, regardless of the artist, will always result as clustered and unfocused.

50
Drowned in Sound

The majority of the album is the future of all dinnerparties, the dinnerparty that never ends, a spooling aeon of trite politeness.

50
No Ripcord

Despite a fairly catastrophic mid-album dip in quality, there are enough of the big soaring numbers, and a smattering of new ideas to see him through.

50
PopMatters

This is not an album that can by any measure be called a masterwork, or even one of the better entries in what is quickly becoming an impressive-sized discography.

38
Pitchfork

Destroyed is the type of low-stakes atmospheric mush that lounges and airports and bars play to make you forget where you are.

LouisElectro123
81

Destroyed is a pretty good album overall. Its experimental electronic elements are very unique, its self-contained but expansive feel is cool and its production is interesting, making it stand out in Moby’s discography. Yes, some songs are underwritten and a little tedious and it’s a bit bloated, but there are plenty of moments where that Moby magic shines through! It’s grown on me a lot.
Edit: Damn I slept on this one. Love how the album is about insomnia and isolation, yet ... read more

egzy
84

I can't believe it's got rated so low. This may be the best Moby's album so far.

Raiksheen
45

Weak

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