I must say the new Orb is quite good. I posted last week briefly when I
first got it, and I've gone through it about 15 times since. Some people
may not like it because it doesn't have the 'lazy' quality that the live
CD set had or his ambient stuff has (which at times can seem meandering
and self indulgent).
Anyhow the new disk has the complexity that Orbus Terrarum has, but it is
much more straightforward (ie the songs carry more of a structure.)
Additionally, there is some strong drum programming, ranging from diluted
d&b patterns to 'trip hop' tempo/house type rhythms (I was surprised
because I never considered drums one of Orb's strongpoints.)
The whole disk flows quite well, and is analogous in mood/tempo to STC's
Emit Ecaps. Don't worry though this album is just as heady as Orb's past
stuff.
Enjoy,
Nate
Nate Harrison
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