Date: Fri, 9 Sep 1994 23:41:48 -0500 (CDT)
From: Kelly Thomas Money <ummoney@CC.UManitoba.CA>
Subject: Re: Orbital "Snivilization"
To: Brian Hostetler <bhostetl@silver.ucs.indiana.edu>
On Fri, 9 Sep 1994, Brian Hostetler wrote:
quoted 15 lines All the positive reviews of the new Orbital prodded me into lifting my
>
> All the positive reviews of the new Orbital prodded me into lifting my
> temporary ban on electronic music. Well, after a couple of listens, I
> would have to say that I don't think it's so hot. Don't expect a
> swirling dance fest like the Impact/Lush/Remind track. All the tracks
> are pretty slow. Those of us with pitch control CD players or vinyl
> (perish the thought) will be able to speed it up enough to get
> *something* out of it, though. Also, I never liked Attached, but the
> version on the CD is a bit better than the normal mix. 5/10.
>
> --
> Brian Hostetler http://sparrow.bio.indiana.edu/brian/me
> '...most of it is radical hip drug culture overload. Obviously, the first
> thing to do is set up some simple methodology and see if you can't study the
> experiences under control laboratory conditions.'
You don't realize the significance of this album. They have expanded
their minds to the point where BPM's are no longer important. You do not
need a beat to dance to these tracks, their talent flows beyond their drum
machines. If you have heard about their appreances at Ravestock and at
Glastonbury, you would understand. For a first album after a long period
of electronic chastity, I would not recommend it, as the meanings and the
emotions expressed in the music would be lost, even if you enjoyed Planet
of the Shapes/Lush 3-1/Lush 3-2/Impact (The Earth is Burning)/Remind.
They squirmed out of the bounds of the traditional Ambient House feel, and
have created a sound which is distinctly Orbital.
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