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Moloko

Moloko, the quirky, genre-defying duo, emerged from the eclectic mid-1990s U.K. music scene with a sound that fused electronic, pop, and dance elements. Made up of Irish-born singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy and English producer Mark Brydon, the pair met at a party in 1994 when Murphy approached Brydon with the now-famous pick-up line, "Do you like my tight sweater? See how it fits my body!" This cheeky introduction led to a creative and romantic partnership, with the phrase becoming the title of their debut album released in 1995.

The group carved out a niche in the alternative dance scene with their infectious blend of Murphy's distinctive, often playful vocal style and Brydon's innovative production techniques. Moloko's sound evolved with each release, from the funk-laden grooves of "Do You Like My Tight Sweater?" to the more sophisticated, electronic sweeps of "Things to Make and Do" and the mature, dance-floor sophistication of "Statues," their last studio album released in 2003. Despite never attaining mainstream success, they hit their commercial peak with the album "Things to Make and Do" and singles like "The Time Is Now" and "Pure Pleasure Seeker," which garnered considerable attention and remained club favorites. Their lively and theatrical performances further reinforced their place in the pantheon of cult favorites. The duo parted ways after "Statues," but their legacy lives on, especially through Róisín Murphy's subsequent solo career, where she continues to explore the fringes of pop and electronic music with avant-garde flair.

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