Orbital - Orbital Reviews

Orbital are an odd sort of dance act, I used to get them confused with The Orb, who make similar ambient dance music. This album is one of their earlier efforts. Who are they: They specialise in electronic dance, often with ambient and dark undertones. The group comprise brothers Phil Hartnoll and Paul ...  Read the complete review

This reminds me of jewellers, seeing the term 'nothing overstated' This album is like the timeless solitaire diamond, a true classic. Nothing done to excess to spoil its image, and it's most highly respected. I can honestly say I wasn't drawn into buying this album because I was curious about Orbital’s early ...  Read the complete review

Often discarded to the back of the Orbital section (or even to the bargain bin) in your average high-street music shop, this album in serves as the epilogue to the plethora of beautiful music that the brothers Hartnoll have served up over the ten years since. Every person who considers themself an Orbital fan must have this in their collection. ...  Read the complete review

This is the second album from Orbital and is actually now getting a little long in the tooth (nearly 10 years). It is very much in the style of the music on The Middle of Nowhere and is not out of place now even though it was released back in 1991. The music here on offer blends synthesized sounds with basslines and general rhythms, ...  Read the complete review