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Orblivion

The Orb · 1997

72 min · 12 tracks · electronica · techno · ambient

A surreal journey through ambient soundscapes layered with textured beats and serene melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • surreal soundscape explorations
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • dynamic textures for detail hunting
  • meditative journeys through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Orblivion' was released in January 1997, The Orb was transitioning from their groundbreaking debut 'The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld' to a more refined sound. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'U.F.Orb' which had solidified their standing in the ambient house genre. At this point, The Orb had begun experimenting further with structure and composition, moving deeper into intricate sound design.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Delta Mk II 7:00
  • 2 Ubiquity 6:13
  • 3 Asylum 5:19
  • 4 Bedouin 4:31
  • 5 Molten Love 6:39
  • 6 Pi 1:05
  • 7 S.A.L.T. 7:54
  • 8 Toxygene 5:19
  • 9 Log of Deadwood 1:13
  • 10 Secrets 5:32
  • 11 Passing of Time 9:27
  • 12 72 / Eros 11:43

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