"Next Is the E" is a song by American electronica

Electronica

Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...

 musician Moby

Moby

Richard Melville Hall , better known by his stage name Moby, is an American musician, DJ, and photographer. He is known mainly for his sample-based electronic music and his outspoken liberal political views, including his support of veganism and animal rights.Moby gained attention in the early...

, released as the third single from his self-titled debut album

Moby (album)

Moby is the debut studio album by American electronica musician Moby, released in 1992 on Instinct Records.This album was subsequently re-released in 1993 as The Story So Far, with a different track lineup and slightly different cover art, which incorporates the different title...

. While failing to chart on the UK Singles Chart

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 or the Billboard Hot 100

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, it was a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, peaking at number 8.

The single was followed-up by the double A-side single "I Feel It/Thousand", which charted at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart

UK Singles Chart

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Track listing

1. "Next is the E (Edit)"
2. "Next is the E (Victory Mix)"
3. "Next is the E (Synth Mix)"
4. "Next is the E (I Feel It)"
5. "Thousand"
6. "Next is the E (Cool World Mix)"

Charts

Chart (1992)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Hot Dance Club Play The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...	8