Moloko – Statues (2xLP)

Statues, released in 2003, is the fourth and final studio album by Moloko. The album returns to a more electronic foundation while retaining traces of the organic influences from previous records, weaving in strings, orchestration, and dense production. Thematically, it reflects on disintegration, emotional vulnerability, and aftermath: many songs read like meditations on love’s dissolution and the space that remains. Tracks like “Familiar Feeling,” “Forever More,” “Statues,” and “Over & Over” balance dance-pop textures with darker undertones, resulting in a work that feels both expansive and intimate. In Moloko’s discography, Statues represents a culminating moment: the duo dismantles the romantic partnership behind the music and channels it into polished, cohesive artistry. The emotional weight of the separation is audible, even when masked by the sheen of production. Upon release, the album attracted praise for its bold orchestration and the emotional candor embedded within mainstream-sounding songs. Its legacy is felt not only as Moloko’s swan song, but as a potent example of pop that doesn’t shy away from depth.

Reviews

“Statues’ is Moloko’s fourth studio album … a long player which takes a few listens to be truly appreciated.” – RA Reviews

“Moloko’s milky club anthems pop along with a zip, oodles of programmed orchestration and enough melody to cross the divide between chart and cool.” – Uncut