Your search:
No selection
Filter results:
|
Other products from The Orb |
| Details / Tracklist: |
01. "H.O.M.E"
02. "Why Can You Be In Two Places At Once When You're Not An"
03. "A Ghetto Love Story"
04. "Picking Tea Leaves & Chasing Butterflies"
05. "Tiger"
06. "Dragon Of The Oceans"
07. "The Beginning Of The End"
08. "Living In Recycled Times"
09. "Prism"
|
 | | Number of discs: |
1 |
| | Description: | On April 28th 2023 The Orbâ??s pulsating discography grows ever more huge, with their 18th album, and 3rd helmed by core duo Alex Paterson and Michael Rendall. Despite the connotations of its title, â??Prismâ??, here they continue to rollick freely without inhibition across ambient, house and dub, but also tangent into poetry, pop, full-blown drum â??nâ?? bass and actual reggae.
The LP features electronic musicians David Harrow (whose CV includes Anne Clarke, Psychic TV, Razormaid, Adrian Sherwood and Andy Weatherall) and Gaudi (whose credits include Max Romeo, Capleton, Johnny Clarke and Desmond Dekker). Other guests include Orb regular Youth, violinist Violeta Vicci, Kompakt records alumnus Leonardo Fresco, Metamono man Jono Podmore, Guitarist and Alexâ??s old schoolchum David Lofts, plus vocalists Eric Von Skywalker, Andy Cain and Rachel Dâ??arcy.
â??Prismâ?? begins with the epic winding journey of â??H.O.M.Eâ??, which features a poem by Paterson, and traverses through dark ambient into star-surfing Fingers-style house, before â??Why Can You Be In Two Places At Onceâ?¦â?? kicks into a funked-up, afrobeaty chug.
With Patersonâ??s decades-long love for Jamaican music and output oft drenched in the dubwise, it should come as little surprise that The Orb have now gone full reggae, on the ebullient nostalgia tale of Von Skywalkerâ??s youthful romance, â??A Ghetto Love Storyâ??.
The album then disappears down a wormhole of rubadub head-music called â??Picking Tea & Chasing Butterfilesâ??, which sounds like Colourbox meets Popul Vuh in Shanghai, and also echoes back to Weatherallâ??s Ultrabass II remix of â??Perpetual Dawnâ??.
Flipping the script entirely, by sprinkling a large bag of disco dust, is the slinky boogie wonderland of â??Tigerâ?? (the name and nickname of Patersonâ??s son and late brother respectively), which juxtaposes but somehow coheres with the melodica-tinged thunderous bass music of â??Dragon Of Oceansâ?? and itâ??s Sirius B gazing wordplay.
The expertly-executed, floaty 90s trance dance of â??The Beginning Of The Endâ?? works very nicely within its own familiar parameters; which contrasts sharply with â??Living In Recycled Timesâ??, which ignites over ten plus minutes into fully-fledged, rave-ready D&B fire, which although out of their comfort zone still sounds very Orb. - 2023 release. Prism is the 17th studio album by ambient house duo The Orb. Prism includes contributions from Youth, Violeta Vicci, Gaudi, David Harrow, Leandro Fresco, Jono Podmore and David Lofts and features vocalists Eric Von Skywalker, Andy Cain and Rachel D'arcy.Made in the EU.
Comes in a 6-panel digisleeve.
Catalogue number on back cover incorrectly written as COOKLP865 (instead of COOKCD865). Catalogue number on spine and CD face written correctly."Prism" is the latest studio album by The Orb, released in CD format and distributed by Cooking Vinyl / Indigo. This record sees the legendary electronic duo continue their exploration of ambient house, dub, and experimental soundscapes. "Prism" features a diverse range of tracks that blend lush atmospheres with hypnotic rhythms, showcasing The Orb's signature style while introducing fresh sonic elements. Fans will appreciate both the nostalgic nods to their classic works and innovative new directions.
The Orb, formed in 1988 by Alex Paterson and originally Jimmy Cauty (later joined by various collaborators), are pioneers of ambient house music. Their groundbreaking debut album "The Orb?s Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld" set a new standard for electronic music in the early '90s. Over decades, they have continued to influence generations with albums like "U.F.Orb," which reached number one on UK charts, cementing their legacy as innovators within electronic genres.
Cooking Vinyl is an independent British record label known for its eclectic roster spanning rock, folk, indie pop, and electronica. Since its founding in 1986, Cooking Vinyl has supported influential artists such as Billy Bragg and Marilyn Manson while maintaining a reputation for artist-friendly deals and creative freedom. Indigo serves as a trusted distributor ensuring wide availability across Europe. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
05241402 |
| Product Safety
Responsible Person for the EU:
Cooking Vinyl Limited
375 Media GmbH
Schachthofstraße 36a, 21079 Hamburg, DE
https://375media.com/ | |
|
Customers who bought this product also purchased
There are currently no product reviews.
|  |
|
|
|
|
