Orblivion
The Orb · 1997
72 min · 12 tracks · electronica · techno · ambient
A surreal journey through ambient soundscapes layered with textured beats and serene melodies.
Why this album works
'Orblivion' received critical praise for its innovative approach to electronic music and debuted at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart. The album is notable for its influence on the ambient and electronica scenes of the late '90s, receiving accolades in various year-end lists and contributing to the evolution of chillout music, often played in lounges and cafes.
- Best for
- surreal soundscape explorations wave-like pacing for immersion dynamic textures for detail hunting
- 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
- BT· Muslimgauze· Aphex Twin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Delta Mk II 7:00
- 2 Ubiquity Standout 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 Standout 5:19
- 9 Log of Deadwood 1:13
- 10 Secrets 5:32
- 11 Passing of Time Standout 9:27
- 12 72 / Eros 11:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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