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Little Fluffy Clouds

The Orb · 1990

37 min · 6 tracks · electronica · techno · ambient

A serene blend of ambient textures and hypnotic rhythms that evoke vast, open landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythms for focused work
  • hypnotic soundscapes for relaxation
  • gradual development of layers
  • evocative sound for open landscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon the release of 'Little Fluffy Clouds', The Orb was emerging as pioneers in the ambient house scene, following their debut album 'The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld' earlier that year. This EP showcased their evolving sound and solidified their presence within the burgeoning electronic music landscape of the early 1990s.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Little Fluffy Clouds (dance mix MK I edit) 4:03
  • 2 Little Fluffy Clouds (Inner Master mix) 3:57
  • 3 Little Fluffy Clouds (Cumulonimbus mix) 6:11
  • 4 Little Fluffy Clouds (dance MK II) 8:24
  • 5 Little Fluffy Clouds (Heavyweight dub) 6:30
  • 6 Outlands (Fountain of Elisha mix) 8:05

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