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Prism

The Orb · 2023

70 min · 9 tracks · electronica · techno · ambient

A mesmerizing blend of ambient textures and pulsing beats invites listeners into an expansive sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • expansive soundscapes for exploration
  • gradual builds with varied intensity
  • immersive headphone experience
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, catchy tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 28, 2023, 'Prism' marks The Orb's continued evolution as pioneers of ambient house, following their previous album 'No Sounds Are Out of Bounds' in 2018. By this point, The Orb had solidified their legacy while also experimenting with new sounds and formats, showcasing a blend of nostalgia and innovation characteristic of their recent work.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 H.O.M.E. (High Orbs Mini Earths) 10:35
  • 2 Why Can You Be in Two Places @ Once When You’re Not Anywhere at All... Where’s Gary Mix 7:40
  • 3 A Ghetto Love Story 6:11
  • 4 Picking Tea Leaves & Chasing Butterflies 6:13
  • 5 Tiger 4:32
  • 6 Dragon of the Ocean (Dogon mix) 6:10
  • 7 The Beginning of the End 8:29
  • 8 Living in Recycled Times 10:27
  • 9 Prism 9:45

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