Buddhist Hipsters cover

Buddhist Hipsters

The Orb · 2025

77 min · 10 tracks · electronica · techno · ambient

Ambient soundscapes intertwine with ethereal beats, creating a meditative experience that invites deep introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • deep introspection during quiet moments
  • gradual build towards meditative states
  • extended listening for reflective journeys
  • soundscapes for focus
  • back-loaded pacing rewards patience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2025, The Orb released 'Buddhist Hipsters' as their first new album in five years, following the critically acclaimed 'No Sounds Are Out of Bounds'. This period marked a shift towards deeper explorations of spirituality and meditation in their music, reflecting both personal and artistic maturation.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Moby

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Spontaneously Combust 10:21
  • 2 P 1 6:06
  • 3 Baraka 7:06
  • 4 A Sacred Choice 5:51
  • 5 Arabebonics 5:34

Disc 2

  • 1 It's Coming Soon 6:20
  • 2 Doll's House 7:28
  • 3 The Oort Cloud (Too Night) 6:57
  • 4 Under the Bed 9:54
  • 5 Khàron 12:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata