Reviews (page 6 of 8)
Out of my genre comfort zone, but I enjoyed this! Fave: Lush 3.1
In 2001: A Space Odyssey, this is the music that HAL 9000 had on a loop for the entirety of the two and a half year mission to Jupiter. No wonder he lost his little computer mind along the way.
Way better than I thought it would be
3.5/5
Obviously "Halcyon and On and On" is a stone classic. Nothing else here is quite as good though this is still a solid early electronic album.
I feel like chemical brothers do a better job of being interesting without it feeling repetitive. But the repetition might the point?
This album does have some cool moments, but then those moments go on for too long and stop being cool.
How is this on this list. Just a bunch of random sounds on an obnoxious drum beat.
I don't have much in the way of detail to put here, but I really enjoyed this album for all that it is. Listened to it straight through 3 times, and found it to be fantastic focus music. Perfect mixture of non-distracting and stimulating. Walk Now... is one that stood out to me among the rest. Love the didgeridoo drone with the back and forth synth line on top. Made for a weirdly bright, but aggressive club track with a tribal/animalistic tone. Monday ditches that completely for some stripped down keys (in the vein of Fatboy Slim) upon which various elements are layered one after another. Halcyon and On and On alone is worth the ride -- surprising that they buried it so deep in the track list. It reminds me initially vaguely of Sigur Ros with the breathy non-verbal vocals but eventually gets back to the dancefloor with a pretty standard high-hat/snare rhythm. This was fantastic and I'm glad for the ride. Strong 4.
Jesus, off to a bad start with this fucking time becomes a loop song. Some of these were fine in the middle but that album was not a great listen. Soft 2
Certain albums have 80s cheese. This album has 90s electronic cheese. It took a second for me to settle into this one, but if you throw on some headphones and just get shit done around the house, this is a good album to pick. Obviously repetitive given the nature of the genre, but I think they did really well with the sound design and variety to keep it fresh. I listened to this in two parts and I'll tell you it feels very different at 7pm compared to 7am. Don't know if I would deep dive Orbital again, but I could see myself throwing this album again to focus. My third high four in a row.
Some pretty cool techno beats, but a little bit too long of techno beats for my liking. Each song was really cool in the beginning but got repetitive as they went on. Halcyon and On and On though I could listen to on repeat, that song was very trancey. I was trying to type this up as Input Out was playing with the crazy talking over and was seriously struggling to type because of the double talking. That was a really weird sensation.
Another album I would take ecstasy to in a warehouse in the 90's. Shit would be a vibe. Brown noise on Walk Now...! Never really seek stuff like this out but I def enjoy it when it's in front of me.
Just noise how can anyone like this would give 0 stars if I could
very glitchy and ethereal but also very drawn out and sort of progressive - i can see the input of this style on music, but it wasn't my favorite.
Not the worst of the electronica, by far, but not that compelling either. It's just repetitive sounds and never feels that serious as a musical form.
Techno Techno Bloody Techno Darling!
The songs on the electronic albums that pop up on this list tend to be hit or miss (miss in the sense of indifference) for the most part; but man, when they hit, they tend to hit hard. Lush 3-1 and Halcyon and On and On hit hard. (The rest is fine too, as background noise, with rare moments stealing your attention.)
Rating: 5/10 Meh. Choice cuts: Lush 3-1, Halcyon and On and On
3.8 1x in airport boarding to SFO
more like a 2.5. Halcyon and on is such an iconic track and this is great background music when working but would never return to it just to listen.
Good but only on the dancefloor.
For time becomes a loop
I enjoyed this album. I’m partial to a bit of EDM, and this has some lovely chilled out vibes, some nice beats. I’d listen again.
The first and final songs were torturous. It felt like something they would subject prisoners to in Guantanamo Bay. All the 'songs' inbetween were a collection of irritating and repetitive noises. How could anyone enjoy this?
I enjoy their tracks and appreciate what they created, but think there are better producers out there from that era (e.g. Autechre)
'90s electronica will always be nostalgic.
All sounded the same
-this is grade a techno. Repetitive enough to put you in a sort of mental trance, but layered and exciting enough to not be boring. some of the songs were definitely better than others but it was pretty consistently good -Favorites are Planet Of The Shapes, Lush 3-1, and Halcyon and On and On
MEH...only one good song from Mean Girls
Boris did Time Becomes better in Flood Did you know twitch made a DJs category? I coincidentally learned about it today. This music would fit there perfectly Some decent songs, but too repetitive. Recognised It's a Fine Day in the last song, though I thought it was the same band. I guess Orbital is not that bad if they can be confused with it.
I love electronic music but some of these songs were just annoying Walk Now... almost single handedly sank the score by 1 star
la electrónica debe ser lo peor que nos pasó como sociedad
Elevator music
As I am sitting here in my home office nodding my head to Orbital 2 I begin to question my life choices. Why am I not completely wasted in an industrial warehouse, half blind from flashing lights and smoke, dancing to this?
I really enjoyed this. Yes, it was pleasant background music to what I was doing listening to it but it was good. 4*
Not my cup of tea but it was OK to listen to in the office.
Absolutely nothing special, but not bad at all either. Good background noise.
Sorta meh but actually pretty fantastic as background music to a Cyberpunk Red (TTRPG) game I’m running. So it’s got that going for it at least.
This is straight dog water
This is rubbish - the tribal flutes or whatever trendy shit this was trying to emulate comes across as disingenuous and nothing else really makes up for that.
La electrónica de los hermanos Hartnoll, heredera directa de Kraftwerk, alcanza en este su segundo disco altas cotas de calidad al tiempo que de accesibilidad. Géneros como el ambient, el electro o incluso el punk, se entretejen para dejarnos algunos de los temas fundamentales del underground dance sin renunciar a llegar al público rockero. En este disco, también conocido como el álbum marrón, me gustan bastante el segundo tema, "Planet of the Shapes", y el tercero, "Lush 3-1". Pero sobre todo destacaría una canción que para mi gusto está entre las mejores de la escena electrónica: "Halcyon and On and On".
This entire album feels like an itch I can't scratch.
I wouldn’t say that I didn’t enjoy this, but it did start to feel a lil too repetitive towards the end and I don’t really like music without words too much. I really enjoyed a couple of the songs, though.
I think I just don't really like electronica
This is a waste of time.
Beep Boop Beep Boop
Got into something resembling a flow at some point but overall it wasn't the best experience
Big fan of Orbital, was really looking forward to this especially after the last couple. Faves, Impact (The Earth Is Burning), Walk Now..., and Halcyon and On and On
A strong 5 from me - I fricking love Orbital. I see a lot of reviewers moaning about "Time Becomes" - first of all, have some respect, that's Worf talking! Secondly, I wanna play these people some actual experimental music and watch their heads disintegrate like time-lapsed rotting pumpkins. 😈 Fave tracks - "Halcyon + On + On" is an all time fave track of mine from any band in any genre, so there's that. "Lush 3-2" also stood out on this play through....
Boy, this album is draining. Like, "music that makes me want to stop listening to music for the day" kind of draining. Yet, I can't outright say I dislike it. Perhaps that is because I don't remember most of it despite just listening, or because it was criminally inoffensive, but this album just made me tired, and didn't actively make me want to rip my hair out or anything, soo I guess that's good? I don't know, I've given albums lower scores for committing the sin of boredom, but I just don't have the energy to be angry at this. A waste of an hour of music, but otherwise too relaxed to type up a rant about. Just cut the songs in half, it's not like anyone is dancing to this anyway.
liked it more than expected. Crazy how far the Electronic Genre and Music evolved in thhe meantime. nothing i would buy in a physical form tho. 2.5/5.0
Love their sound
I've mentioned this before on other albums but there's definitely so level of disconnect when trying to appreciate electronic dance music on a weekday morning. Orbital almost certainly sounds better in the club, with flashing lights and perhaps some alcohol. Orbital makes music for DJs looking to spin the best techno they can find for their next mix. Having listened to it in my home office on a Wednesday morning, I can say that this is some pretty tight techno! Most of the album maintains a solid energy until the penultimate track when it switches to a more ambient sound. Halcyon really elevates this from a really good album to a great album.
Music like this is so boring, utterly forgettable
01) Time Becomes - 1,0 02) Planet of the Shapes - 6,0 03) Lush 3-1 - 6,0 04) Lush 3-2 - 6,0 05) Impact (The Earth Is Burning) - 6,0 06) Remind - 6,0 07) Walk Now... - 6,5 08) Monday - 6 0 09) Halcyon + On + On - 7,5 10) Input Out - 1,0 TOTAL: 5,20 (52/100) Current ranking: 252/278 When time becomes the loop. Even a stopped clock gives the right time twice a day. It's like a cry for survival. Survival for them and for us! Output rotation. Input translation. These are the lyrics of this album. You can cross the street at song number seven. You're welcome!
Очень необычно, но когда слушаешь альбом подряд давит на мозг
nope
these fucking guys again!?
Another electronic music album. Is it a good one? Hell, I don't know - it all sounds the same to me. Maybe it was ahead of its time or influential in some way to be on this list? Sure, I tapped my foot along with the beat as you do. It's something, but I'll take off one star for the obnoxious "time becomes a loop" and "input output" crap. They could have made the same point repeating it for only 5-10 seconds.
First track blows. Second track is background Third track is background It is all starting to blend together Last track blows
Pretty good. Spacey and old school electronic.
Annoying, simply horrible, grating on my nerves.
I like electronica/tech/beats in general and dislike this specifically. Whole album just blurs into one, the kind of background music at a bar/club in a vampire movie.
It's alright. A bit bland. Whole album revolves around Halcyon really. Probably great on a comedown back in the day but some of it is just annoying.
Got pissed off with this quite quickly. Not as clever as it thinks it is.
This hurt my head.
I used to like electronic music I used to like electronic music I used to like electronic music I used to like electronic music I used to like electronic music
Kiertoradalla, mun kiertoradalla SÄ OOT MUN KIIERTORADALLAAAAAAA! pumptsig pumpumtisg pumptisg pumptsig Tämä albumi mainstream poppia, mainstream poppia ei mitään ole täällä älä kuuntele
The better Daft Punk, but still a bit of a head ache. Favourite track: Remind.
nothing against this, edm is just not really my vibe 2.5/5
Easy enjoyable listening; electronic stuff is always nice.
a good chunk of this isn't super compelling stuff (the intro/closer straight up kill the momentum), but there's a few straight bangers here, and overall when the vibe works i can just leave it on and be happy.
I'd go for "In Sides" over this, personally, so we'd get "The Girl With The Sun In Her Head". The strongest track on here is "Halcyon And On And On"; the rest aren't quite as compelling.
Just alright. Too much long winded repetitive instrumental tracks. Track 3 was pretty dope though.
interesting, kinda enjoyed it, could defo see how it'd be good live and as a night out, not really one for sitting at the desk to though - wouldn't say no to seeing them live but won't be listening to them in the meantime
Not bad, but not their best work
Even more experimental than the last, almost techno/dnb, kinda catchy - some of the sampling is bad
Just not my cup of tea.
If you're gonna go all-in on the unce-unce-unce then I'll only ever listen to it this once-once-once.
Noise with the application of rhythm and tempo ….
So I usually have a bit to say about just about every album – and enjoy electronica (i.e. Deadmau5, Thievery Corporation, etc.) but “Orbital 2” was just incredibly dull… Actually, felt like one long track – with the exception of the first and last – both of which had the incessant phrases on a loop… Not much originality, not much substance, and no chance I will EVER listen to this again…
Fun at first but gets tiring
The Box is better.
Okay album, though a bit repetitive. Personally I found Snivilisation more of a rounded album. 3/5
Ya I could set up a sequencer and record an album of 💩 like this, but I have mercy.
Zzzzzzz
This music would be fun to do drugs and dance to at a strobing night club. Unfortunately, I listened to this in the morning at my well-lit desk job. I actually had to split my listening up into two days, because I was super stressed out yesterday, and this album was giving my anxiety.
Dated, trippy, electronic
Generic 90s dance music. *yawn* 1.5/5
Ok Album.
Not sure about this one.
Not raving but drowning!
Probably better if your yoked out of it
Idk it's okay but it's not bad
Definitely worth listening to and highlights a new type of song construction that comes with greater electronic manipulations. However, there is a strong sense in which this style created a set of tropes which most of the music created falls into. Needs more experimentation.
Some good ideas that get beaten into the ground. Perfectly average.
Didn't like all of it, but it was pretty good when they just stuck to the beats.
This album is leaps and bounds better than the other one of theirs I had on here (Snivilisation). This one has a solid back beat and actually accomplishes something instead of just flailing needlessly. I actually didn't mind this album. There is a compilation of 4 songs on this album that all run together and kinda form 1 long song (Lush 3-1, Lush 3-2, Impact (The Earth is Burning), Remind) . Kinda neat. Favourite songs: Remind, Lush 3-2, Lush 3-1, Impact (The Earth is Burning), Walk Now..., Monday Least favourite songs: Time Becomes, Planet of the Shapes, Input Out 4/5
A very strange album. Did not notice and music, just noise
Honestly, listening to this album makes me realise why i really dislike listening to dance albums from a single artist. This is not my kind of thing at all. None of the songs really gripped me at all. for a full 55 mins i thought i was in a shit bar listening to very average dance music. Then Halcyon and on and on came on. I know the song. Its one of the greatest dance songs ever imo. I absolutely love it. It was the shining light on a very dull album for me. An absolute belter. It dragged this sorry mess from a 1 to 2/5 as a result. The track as a standalone is a clear 5/5 in the genre though.
Why do I get stuff like this the day after a 5 star album? This? Dread. Detest. Abhor. Hate. Despise. Confirms that I HATE electronica.
old school techno (and trance); great on its own, but i could never get into it as much as i wanted to because of its repetitiveness. that’s one of the main appeals of techno, but it doesnt suit me all too well. despite that, i still like a lot of the tracks here, and i would listen to them again if they are in rotation in my playlist. im not too well versed in the history of edm, but this seems pretty groundbreaking probably at the time at was made. second half took a little dip for me but i can see the vision. 3 personal favs: lush 3-1, impact (the earth is burning)
Electronic music from the 90s anytime man
Un album qui témoigne d'une grande recherche et d'une habileté sur le plan de la composition. On explore le passage du lourd et martelé au léger et aérien
Electronic music in the 90s really had some brutal stages. This was quite awful as an album to sit through. Time is a loop. Yikes. The only thing this album would be good for is listening while trying to zone out or play video games. But to listen to. No thanks. 2.4/10
YES FINALLY SOME GOOD SHIT. GIMME TECHNO BABY 4*.
der elektr. Kram ist nix für mich
Repetitive electronica crap.
Nou sorry maar het is praktisch allemaal hetzelfde, maakt me nerveus
Not quite sure how this can be called music. As bad as throbbing gristle 2/10
Good album. This is cool 90s IDM that I found very interesting. It's got a good ambient quality that I enjoyed with techno and house influences. I generally like this older electronic music that is a little lower on the BPM. ***
Okay, I tried to listen to this, and I really strongly dislike it. It's techno disco in it's early forms. God bless them for being pioneers of a new sound but I hate any and all music that sounds like this. 2 stars.
Some decent Electronica here. I even liked the phased intro and outro.
Ooga booga
id kill myself if i had to listen to this whole album.
Trash
1/2
Great flow music.
If you told me that Orbital made the soundtrack to every Sega game circa 1990-2001 I would believe you, no questions asked. I mean that as a compliment. This felt good, seratonin provided in a way that makes me think of dolphins vs aliens (Ecco), rollerskating youths doing graffiti (Jet Set Radio), or calling police with bazookas in on street gangs (Streets of Rage). Ironic for songs featured in a Mortal Kombat film. Still, the good stuff.
Eh
Time did, indeed, become a loop
shit
Liked it
some are scuffed. some are bangers. no in-between
Pleasant enough mechanised background music, but there was nothing to latch in to here. I suspect it makes more sense in a chemically-enhanced state, but it is veering into library music by the time you get to 'Monday'. It lacks soul.
Mechanical, repetitive, religious. But still bloody brilliant for buzzing off yer tits before you've had breakfast.
Nah.
No!
Banger, perfect music to program/work to
I'm not knowledgeable in edm, electronic / dance music. Parts of the album were kinda annoying bit otherwise seemed ok
nice glad i discover something new
2.5
Could've been interesting if it isn't too monotonous and if the hooks aren't overlong.
I'd heard rumors about how tough a listen this was, but honestly I felt it was pretty enjoyable. The electronic elements keep you on your toes and you aren't sure what the next segment of the song will sound like. The repetitive intro and outro segments are great. On this list, an easy 4/5.
Muzak with pace. There's even a song title that includes the words "...on and on and on" and all of this does go on.....and on....and on....
5/5 - classic
It's an album you have to let happen around you, rather than actively enjoy. The first track got on my nerves, but it did improve a bit once it got going. However, I ultimately found it a bit too repetitive.
Hier val ik dus echt bij in slaap. Tracks van tien minuten zonder enige vorm van variatie, waarom? Als het dan toch zo achterlijk lang moet duren, heb ik liever George Harrison en Eric Clapton die staan te improviseren of zo. Niet dit soort beresaai gehakketak.
Dit album stond lang in mijn breaks-playlist. Het was ietsje vager dan de meeste andere nummers daarin, zonder daarin door te schieten (als het alfabetisch werd afgespeeld kwam het na The Orb, wat wel te vaag was). Het was een klein beetje softer dan de meeste andere albums in mijn lijstje, maar ook hierin schiet het niet door. De bassdrums laten de muren niet trillen. Maar met Acid-effecten en de compositie van de breaks zou het ook niet lekker loungen. Ik raakte het album redelijk zat. Heb de twee hits bewaard en de rest tot vandaag uit de playlist gehaald. Misschien iets te streng geweest. Het waren vooral de irritante melodielijntjes van Walk Now... and Monday waar ik mij aan ergerde. Ik kan deze creatieve plaat dus het gewoon weer in de playlist zetten.
Hele relaxte en sfeervolle techno, soms bijna op lounge af. De nummers bouwen langzaam op en er komt steeds meer gelaagdheid bij. De flow blijft wel continu aanwezig en wordt niet onderbroken door gekke experimentele ritmes. Er komt af en toe wel iets als een panfluit voorbij natuurlijk, maar het geheel staat als een huis. Prima muziek om op de achtergrond te hebben, terwijl je aan het werk bent. Ik twijfel een beetje tussen een 3 en een 4. Om een 4 te scoren, zou ik het nog een keer op moeten willen zetten. Daar twijfel ik wel over, want de nummers zijn soms eentonig en ietwat lang(dradig). Maar als ik aan het werk ben en het moet niet al te storende muziek zijn, dan zou het soms zeker lekker zijn. Ik laat de weegschaal doorslaan naar een 3 dit keer
An electronic album from the 90s that's over an hour long? I've never seen such a thing from this list. Somebody fetch me a fucking fainting couch. Normally I would say that this just isn't my cup of tea, give it three stars, and move on--but there are too many moments of recycled ideas and textures on this album that the length becomes a bigger issue. The opener "Time Becomes" encapsulates my beef with 'Orbital 2': it begins with something interesting, then keeps throwing it at the wall after it's stuck, over and over again, with diminishing returns. That's not to say every minute is a snoozefest, but it does make it difficult to enjoy this record anywhere except a club; even then I think I'd be off the floor after the first five minutes of "Impact". Highlights: Lush 3-1, Monday, Halcyon and On and On (a truly great sprawling track, despite my complaints above--but any goodwill this track generated was obliterated by the "Input Out" outro)
A skipping record…wonderful.
I am soooo not impressed. It’s just not good.
What a silly album. Just fun noise. Glad they are popular somewhere, but this is not one of the best 1000 albums made.
I was born of the Untz and will die under the Untz. Peace Love Unity Respect and Triple Stacks. One love.
As a house fan, I can appreciate it and recognize the influence in layering and building of tracks. Slowly. Very slowly. Outside of Halycon though, this has low re-listen value. But I appreciate it.
Not really my thing.
Very different
Couldn't do it
Songs can be stressful if not in right mood
A lot of mixed reviews here, but I really enjoyed this. The first and last song were somewhat a test of patience but it fit with the style and theme, like an eclipse of phrases. 4/5
Fantastic album if I wanna dance. Slightly less appropriate for sitting in my office. 3 stars, I think it's fine. It's not earth shattering, but it's definitely listenable.
More of this electronic bullshit…
This music is just not for me. Perhaps if I was off my tater-tots on hallucinogenics I might appreciate more. Alas, it is a chilly Tuesday morning and I have spreadsheets to attend to.
nothing dazzling
A much better approach at drum and bass than the previous one, but still drum and bass. It's just not really my thing
I liked the electronic swells here. Could do without the intro and outro. Favorite songs were Impact and Monday
The opening and losing track are so annoying that they almost earn a 1-star review in themselves. The second track isn’t much to write home about either. Boring same-y rhytm and noises throughout. Things start to change with lush 3-1, having more melody and danceable beats. However, it never catches my interest, and one hour with this kind of music bores me out of my mind.
I walk into a club. I hear this music. I walk out
not sure it is top 1000
Meh. Samplers were new at the time, I suppose. Time becomes isn't music at all, though a fascinating listen. Otherwise, it's just the usual pointless dance trance trippy rave stuff. No-one would ever sit and listen to this, unless they'd been smoking dope/dropping acid/gobbling e's.
I can see it totally working in the club or at a festival, but as a record it drags
HACK THE PLANET!!!!!
interesting, very early in the electronic movement at 92. Would listen again
A decent electronic album, but not for me.
Elektronisk, hypnotiserende, udmærket studiemusik
most electronic music is annoying and pretentious to me. Orbital is one of the few that I like. I have mostly heard their songs on soundtracks but I dig all of this except for the last song.
Well most of its midsection is fine background music, it's going to earn a 3, but I'll tell you it was darned close to dropping to a 2 because of the first and last tracks. So fucking annoying. Why does that happen on albums? Is it supposed to be artsy or something? Like go on, let's do the most irritating noise and see how everyone interprets our art?
Started nice, got annoying in the middle, and then ended strong. Overall the least offensive techno I have ever heard.
No thank you.
Interesting but a little repetitive. May listen again but wouldnt say it is a must do.
Help me I'm trapped in a loop. It did kinda improve as time went on (lush 3-1 actually qualifies as good) so I think it is just about a high 2.
Enjoyable electronic album, no particular highlights.
I don't go clubbing to techno, but this made me want to go clubbing to techno
I was a bit excited about the album when I heard what kind of music it was. But the two first songs are such a weak start that I think I lost focus a bit after that. My tops songs are 'Remind', 'Lush 3-1', and 'Halycon and On and On', which all definitely have something and are quite cool. But most of the other songs were quite monotonous even by electronic music standards, which brings down the overall impression. Could be that this is something that was very revolutionary when it came out, but I can think of many types of electronic music that I'd rather see on this list than this album to be honest.
I really tried to concentrate on this album but I always forgot it was playing. It was good for background music while working. Nothing really stood out except "Halycon and On and On" which may be because I've heard it before but i thought it was a step above the rest. Decent to have on when doing something else but I fail to see what is particularly special or groundbraking about it. Maybe it was a new sound at the time?
Imagine how innovative this must have sounded back in 1993, it's really a pioneer album. I don't care much about the intro and outro (though it sounds good with headphones on) but the rest are really good. Halcyon On And On is one of my favorite songs from that era.
I had no idea what this was gonna be going into it. This was nice to space out to. Felt like it would just keep on going forever.
4/5
This is a great discovery!
I legitimately never thought I'd find a genre that I dislike more than country, and then this project showed me EDM. Maybe I'd like it more if every song was 2 minutes instead of 8+? Monumental waste of time and incredibly boring
Really not my type of music, but it was good to workout to so I'll give it 3 stars.
NO.
This album has its moments…. But not really exciting. Standouts: none…. Others worth a listen: Lush 3, Planet of the Shapes, Monday, Haylcon 3.5
I gave their other album on the list, Snivilisation, a 1, but this is an upgrade with a 3. Like I said in my review for Snivilisation, I like Halcyon and On and On, which is on this album, so that’s the biggest factor. I didn’t like the songs that were mostly just spoken word (like the first and last songs) but overall it was alright.
4.5. Would make a great dystopian anime soundtrack!
Cool
EDM! I should have listened to more Orbital. Still sounds fresh, even with sp many synths.
Oni su mi iz underworld definitivbo najdraži album oriented elektronski izvođač devedesetih. Ovo, zeleni, sansvillion i in sides su jebena remek djela
Amazing. Especially the tracks that are linked together and the Halcyon and On and On.
3.75
3.3 - I didnt hate this and almost got into a bit of a trance listening. I don't know if this music will ever stay with me like other music, but will always give it a go.
Halcyon and on and on and on and becomes a loop and on becomes a loop and on and on a loop and on becomes a halcyon loop a halcyon loop and on a halcyon loop and on and on and on and on and becomes an on and becomes an on and on and becomes an on and on and on becomes a Halcyon loop. Fave Tracks: Lush 3-1, Halcyon and On and On 3.8/5
Bit of a mixed bag, I really like some parts
Omg... heureusement que le 1er titre n'est pas représentatif de l'album ! On dirait qu'ils avaient découvert la stéréo et que cela les amusait. Confirmé par le début du 2nd titre. Sinon, un peu rébarbatif.
Didn’t finish. I think drugs are needed to enjoy this
I'm glad to see some ambient electronic music on this list. It's nothing mind-blowing, but gets extra points for being one of the only experimental albums I've heard that still holds up after 30 years.
Pretty cool. Not something I would pick, but I'm glad I gave it a try.
Nope
Thank for the headache.
It’s better than most mind-numbing techno drone. I enjoyed the Lt Worf cameo on the first track, and then it was a bit downhill from there until the penultimate track (Halcyon and On and On). I did enjoy the wit woven through. Am I going back for more? Not really.
Another '90s British electronic album, meh. It's reasonably fine, but this is just nothing more than background music to me. Probably ok in a '90s London nightclub, probably more or less fine as focus music, absolutely not interesting to me as anything else. Favorite song: Halcyon and On and On 3/17/24
Doesn’t age well
Perfect music to chill, and to play during complicated programming work.
2.5, halcyon - 3.5
Boring trance
I’ve probably listened to this just once before and I remember enjoying it a lot, and I’m not at all disappointed in revisiting it. It’s just an excellent electronic record from start to finish; there are no filler tracks here (it could be argued that the first and last tracks are not necessary, but I think they’re cool). Orbitals most played song Halcyon and On and On is an obvious highlight and never out warms its welcome even at almost 9.5 minutes. Even at over 30 years old this album sounds ahead of its time, and like the best electronic music albums it serves just as well as background music as it does close listening. Electronic music is an area I’ve explored quite a bit in recent years after being uninterested for a long time, and this is one of the finest examples I’ve come across.
Legends, but this kind of thing ain't my bag baby. Prefer Underworld, because they occasionally use some melody rather than just beats
Am i listening to a mashup of different video games? Is time a loop? Do you travel in that loop so that you are always in the present? That's deep. I didn't need 9 minutes of PLANET OF THE SHAPES. Or eleven minutes of LUSH 3 (1 + 2). Or 10.5 minutes of IMPACT. I also assume that I need to capitalize everything since that style was prevalent on the album back cover.
The quietly repeating lyrics drives me a bit batty everytime i hear it and this album indulges three times with Time Becomes, Planet of the Shapes and Input Out. Still, there are some very cool vibe tracks that take you away... Lush 3-1, Lush 3-2 and Remind are really good. Definitely liked how Remind was able to subtlely morph over its 8 minutes but stay engaging.
It's a study in EDM.
This is not music
Terrible.
It’s been a long time! Really great.
Good to study to
There is a lot of repetition on this album, and at times it feels like certain ideas are stretched a little too far. The long builds and looping structures are clearly part of the style, but for me they can drag. That said, there are definite highlights. Impact, The Earth Is Burning is a great tune. It has drive, atmosphere and a real sense of momentum. When the album locks into that groove, it works well. Overall, it is interesting and textured, but not something I would rush back to. Some tracks blur together, and a few outstay their welcome. Favourite song: Remind Least favourite song: Time Becomes a Loop. I would not mind never hearing that again Album artwork: OK. I like the bold simplicity and the way the title elements stand out on the cover
Didn't like the first two but I liked Lush 3-1, Lush 3-2 and Impact (The Earth Is Burning). The rest of the songs were better than the first two as well, so overall a good album and a nice change pace to what I usually listen to.
I like electronic music, but this is not a good example of the genre.
what the fuck was this
hey cool I think this is the first electronic album I've gotten. The intro is very interesting in its looping nature. Only mid song is Lush3-1, mainly because of why I used to hate house music; It's repetitive in a boring way, there's no progression(therefor no climax) and feels generally bland. The continuous nature of the middle few songs was nice. but holy, are these some long songs. I get it, but holy. halcyon has a cool sample flips of the Fine Night Tonight song. that's all I have to say
Shout out to the samples of Australian pedestrian crossings
They get another 1 just for Snivilation
Some excellent as always white lotus style background music
Loved it! Took me back to my 20’s
Good to study to
Fyrsta og síðasta lagið voru alveg hrikalega ömurleg og þótt það hafi verið allt í lagi að hlusta á hin lögin þá voru þessi tvö lög svo ömurlega böggandi að ég náði ekki að njóta þess að hlusta á neitt. Frá fyrsta lagi var ég bara að jafna mig þangað til síðasta lagið olli relapsi og slæmum tilfinningum aftur.
I enjoyed this album more than I thought I was going to. Pretty unique and was able to keep me entertained throughout. I can imagine being at a rave in the early 90s and really digging this. 7/10 (3.5/5)
Very steady electronic (not much bass)
I cannot listen to this. Skipped every song. For me, this is bullshit. 0/5
I absolutely didn't like this one. I'm not really into electronic music, but I like some things. But this... it may work on a rave or something like that, a live setting. But on a record, it just doesn't work. Like some other albums I really don't understand, why this one is included on this list.
I don't have much to say about this album, but I do have some trivia related to it. "Walk Now" features a sample of a pedestrian crossing signal that is used in Australia (not just in Sydney). Finneas O'Connell and Billie Eilish used a similar sample decades later for Bad Guy. Inspiration can come from anywhere. Overall: 3/10
Música eletrônica! Interessante, lembra os elementos dos Kraftwerk. Tem uma das piores faixas de abertura de todos os tempos
They got bored of ecstasy They finished their degrees, with no tuition fees They fell into a career They knocked that club down and now it’s flats They bought houses and rode the property boom They vote for the Conservative Party They listen to Orbital and reminisce about taking ecstasy
30 minutes in and it feels like I'm listening to the same song over and over again. Not for me. 1.5 stars
bra men følte den ikke helt den dagen jeg hørte på det ass
is ait. sterrrk 3'er
Surprised how much I enjoyed this album, 10/10
This felt like I was inside someone else’s acid trip and not in a good way
Three songs just repeat the same phrase over and over. The rest of the songs probably sounded good on X at a club in the 90’s.
Vibrating and eclectic sounds, worth knowing more of the band
Weird time loop but interesting at the same time. Decent listen.
The Brown Album. Shit is brown. I know why we must listen to this, because there isn't a word that explains something that is too dull to be boring. So we need a literal example. Why did this dull duo get TWO albums in this list?
One of the best electronic albums of all time
This album isnt for everyone. BUT DAMMIT ITS FOR ME!
Far out
Weird but cool and probably influenced a lot of music I listen to. 3/5
Spaced out electronica album. Some really cool melodic techno ish tracks like Lush 3-1, and some super annoying tracks where one word is looped for minutes for example. Not an album I would listen to again from start to end, but I will revisit individual tracks.
Nope. Video game background music. Not an album. I’d give it a zero if I could.
Nr. 125/1001 Time Becomes 1/5 Planet of the Shapes 2/5 (3x) Lush 3-1 3/5 (2x) Lush 3-2 3/5 (2x) Impact 3/5 (3x) Remind 2/5 (2x) Walk Now 2/5 (2x) Monday 2/5 (2x) Halcyon and On and On 3/5 (3x) Input Out 1/5 Average: 2,57 Not really a techno fan. Some songs I liked better than expexted.
wat een vibe, nightride bak
This was mostly music. I think it is definitely something you can listen to as background music.
I was typing so fast listening to this
Given that it’s not my genre at all, it was pretty good
Thank you Maggie for powering through this better than I could
Don’t like electronic
Makes me wanna MOVE. SO good
This was much better than I thought it was going to be after hearing the first track. It might've help that I was driving for the entirety of this album, but I thought it was a super engaging, early techno album with a lot of compelling ideas. Each song was unique and yet satisfyingly repetitive. My wife even liked it! Probably too niche to keep in rotation but might throw it on while gaming. Impact, and Halcyon on and on are standouts.
Too many memes
I see its place in music history now thanks to this project. Somewhere between Throbbing Gristle and Fatboy Slim. It's Daft Punk before they came around and refind the sound.
Beeps and boops. Input Out walked so One Million Dollars could fly.
The soundtrack to Hackers
A good work listen but pretty underwhelming really
Tight electronic album.
The opening and closing tracks are just rubbish but the rest is very passable. Track 2 is the highlight
I felt like I heard somebody whispering “it’s hacking time” while wearing a leather trench coat while listening. 3.5/5
This is the worst genre, and the worst album in the genre (so far anyway). I actually hated it. 0 stars
Atmospheric. Good for background noise while doing something else. Not something I would listen to on it's own though.
Sometimes more annoying than innovative but some decent stuff throughout
Loved it. The precursor to a lot of what I listen to now. I love the loops and the crunchiness.
Electronic music of depth and sophistication, Orbital feels orchestral to me, with distinct movements and sections which gives the music a richness other electronica just doesn’t touch. Halycon and On and On might be their masterpiece.
Not a great lover of this type of electronic music which I put in club/dance/rave bracket. But a lot of the music I do adore does have a lot of electronic elements in it by the use of synthesisers, drum machines and similar. Whilst I was very into 80’s new wave music and the way electronics were used I think I became a bit too old to appreciate the 90’s electronic groups such as Orbital. My only experience of them seems to be confined to their yearly appearance at the Glastonbury festival. I was still keen to give this album a fair listen as I had not heard it before. I began by streaming it at low volume to a small bedroom speaker which did not do it justice. Streaming it out of my hifi rig gave it the life and space needed to fully appreciate it. Whilst I heard many interesting things I cannot say that I was totally convinced by the album as a whole. I do like ambient music so was drawn more to that. Halcyon + on + on in particular is a nice piece which I enjoyed. As for the rest, well as I say, maybe I’m just a bit too old.
Once more, today’s artist is one of haven’t heard of before. I suppose they were a little before my time if this album was widely known in 1993, but it’s certainly not someone who is still talked about today (at least in my circles). Let’s listen and see how it holds up! Songs I already knew: none Favourites: Lush 3-1, Remind I had this playing while I was working yesterday, and found myself loving it. I’m truly finding a love for IDM through these daily albums that I never would have discovered otherwise. I was sad when it ended because I wanted it to carry on for ages. I love how the opening and closing tracks are minimal yet very odd, and how they bookend a conduit for musical flow state with me. Very enjoyed. Very recommend.
Halcyon and on and on
Not much here, Lush 3-1 was good enough to bump it up a notch.
Sind ein paar Songs dabei wie Remind, die man sich vielleicht noch anhören kann. alles etwas schräg, aber vieles ist nicht mein Fall. Alles etwas übertrieben in die Länge gezogen.
Enjoyed this album a lot more than I thought I would. Lush 3-1 is great!
HACK THE PLANET!! Halcyon is an all time banger. This track through a VHS tape is the sound of my childhood
Some solid working music - I enjoyed this especially given how old it is. The opening and closing tracks are garbage even though I guess it serves some purpose.
Only gets a 2 because of a couple ok tracks. A bunch of junk on here.
A big expansion for Electronic music in the early 90's, Orbital helps to pave the way for many future artists. Most notably focusing on both dance music and lush, full environments. I didn't love it, but it has a lot of value
It is good background music for working except for the first/last tracks.
Meh again.
I woke up at seven in the morning and decided to put this on while tossing and turning. While I did doze off from time to time, I do believe that Orbital 2's ability to be a great soundtrack for warm and comfortable situations while remaining consistent in its musical experimentation may have been beneficial to my experience. Although it would soon be overshadowed by other albums in its genre throughout the decade, Orbital 2 is still pivotal. Favorites: Planet of the Shapes, Lush 3-2, Impact (The Earth is Burning), Walk Now..., Halcyon and On and On.
Some good songs But too long Cut 15 mins High 2
Terrible
reminded me of an early Groove Armada but perhaps they are contemporary. Not bad but not my thing either
I first heard Orbital when the track (from this album) Halcyon and On and On played during the ending scene of the original Mortal Kombat film, but aside from that and Orbital’s cover of the Dr Who theme (check it out it’s good) I’ve never actually explored further into Orbital’s back catalogue. This gets bonus points for using a clip from Star Trek about the theory of the mobius, otherwise track one is largely superfluous, and track two wasn’t the Orbital I was expecting. I think this album gets going when you start the first of the Lush titled tracks, but without doubt for me the highlight is Halcyon.
Twice as good as I thought it was going to be so I will give it twice the number of stars I thought I would.
This took me straight back to 1993 when I was listening to more electronic music than I do now, mainly the weirder end including; The Orb, William Orbit and this. Strange how they all like globes... loved all the repetition and all the squelchy noises. The Lush's are banging and 'Impact' is full of squelch and sampled horns, love it. Nice to discover the singer on 'Halcyon' was actually the one from Opus III as it sounded like her. Loved nearly every minute of it, maybe apart from Worf from ST-TNG at the start. Well worth a low 5.
Tecno. Ni fu ni fa.
Electro Techno.
was looking forward to this album but found it just average
Awful. Way too much EDM on here anyway, but this was the absolute worst. Generic repetitive nonsense. I get why some EDM is here but not this. There is no way this was groundbreaking or unique. Complete ass.
Some very experimental, or atmospheric stuff in there. But one or two more energetic, techno songs as well. Weird mix of good and not-bad-but-not-interesting.
3+
Yeah this wasn't my cup of tea really at all. It's aight, kinda just sounds like someone's unfinished beats they decided to publish.
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This must have blown those Gen Xers minds
i hate it