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Orbital | Format: Audio CD
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Undefeated champions of British electronic music, Orbital get back in the ring in 2012 with Wonky, their first new album in eight years. Recently reunited following a long sabbatical, Paul and Phil Hartnoll are back on fighting-fit form and ready to reclaim their title as lightheaded lords of the dance arena. Both timeless and contemporary, heartwarming and exhilarating, Wonky puts a vividly… Read more in Amazon's Orbital Store

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  • Audio CD (30 April 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: LONDON RECORDS
  • ASIN: B00005BIQ7
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 30,566 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  1. Tension 5:52£0.69
Listen  2. Funny Break (One Is Enough) Full Version 4:55£0.69
Listen  3. Oi! 5:04£0.69
Listen  4. Pay Per View 5:11£0.69
Listen  5. Tootled 4:51£0.69
Listen  6. Last Thing 5:12£0.69
Listen  7. Doctor? 5:30£0.69
Listen  8. Shadows 5:47£0.69
Listen  9. Waving Not Drowning 4:31£0.69
Listen10. Illuminate 5:28£0.69
Listen11. Meltdown10:17Album Only

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Amazon.co.uk Review

During their long reign as one of dance music's most endearing acts, the Orbital sound has rarely changed. The result: five albums of beautiful electronic space-symphonies, blunt dancefloor beats and eccentric cinematic themes. And so to album six, 2001's The Altogether. From the start, it's clear that this is no ordinary Orbital album. Gone are the space-opuses of old, replaced by rock-sampling instrumentals, what can be described as "techno skiffle" numbers and David Gray collaborations. Of the 11 tracks here, three are punk-sampling breakbeat romps (think 1996 hit Satan), two are full-on vocal numbers and one's a breakneck drum-and-bass tune about rioting (the Scott Walker-inspired Meltdown). Sure, all the familiar elements are here--tracks such as "Pay Per View", "Doctor Who" and "Shadows" are classic Orbital--but they're no longer the most dominant themes. While fans may find The Altogether uncomfortable listening at first, it's easily the Hartnolls' most varied album to date. Within its 60 minutes lies some of the duo's most inventive and enjoyable music in years. This is a real mixed bag, for sure, but one that demands repeat listens. --Matt Anniss

BBC Review

In a departure from their previous outings, The Altogether showcases eleven short songs; an arena in which the Hartnoll brothers demonstrate a wealth of production values not yet seen in their repertoire. The ambient breakbeat pop of the first single !Funny Break (One Is Enough)! is a marked contrast to the psuedo-jungle scrape and drone of "Tension".

Cameo samples from the likes of Tool, Ian Dury, The Cramps and Crass as well as the inclusion, at the request of the fans, of "Doctor?" serves to illustrate both Orbital's punk rock sensibilities and the sense of humour they so readily bring to their live shows. That said, their version of Doctor Who is not on a par with the Bon Jovi/Belinda Carlisle mash up of "Halcyon", which sadly was never committed to vinyl. This album is proof positive that Orbital have never been a band to rest on their laurels, like their trademark cranial attire... they are always looking forward. --Christian Hopwood

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If, like some of the initial reviewers, I would've based my review on my first listen then my award perhaps have been only two or three stars. I've been a fan of the brothers for many years now and there have been many times when I've heard some of their new tracks and been amazingly under-whelmed thinking "what have they done?!" But that's just it; it's what *they've done*! It may seem a very abrasive album, not as accessible as their previous works, but give this album a few spins and it'll hook you. Yet again the Hartnol brothers have created a sleeper album, another classic that'll pass the general record-buying public, but reward those with perseverance with a varied and unashamedly experimental sound.

'Tension' launches straight into a wicked breakbeat mesh - harsh beats but full of rhythm.

'Funny Break [One's Enough]' couldn't be more of a contrast. From the energy-release of the preceding track to another trademark emotive set of melodies. Classic Orbital.

'Oi!' is yet another change of gear, moving into Ian Dury-sampling funk. It reminds me of elements of their album 'Snivilisation' yet at the same time it's something completely fresh.

'Pay Per View' is one of my favourite tracks from the album, very dark and haunting. What becomes clear by this part of the album is that there isn't really a common 'theme' as such to this album, unlike 'In Sides' (my personal favourite). They're rather like different snapshots.

'Tootled' is, as one of my friends described, "a total rock-chick of a track". It's an average Orbital track, it feels somewhat restrained, perhaps is the poor relation to 'Tension' only the breakdowns towards at the end give it a notable Hartnol edge.

'Last Thing' contrasts yet again; squelching acid breakbeats tinged with a somewhat eastern flavour.

'Doctor?' is set to become a classic. Orbital have produced a stunning re-working of the classic BBC theme. It's a homage that manages to stay true to the original theme yet becomes something that's perfectly danceable.

'Shadows' is my other slight disappointment on the album. It's another dark and atmospheric track, but one whose shuffling melody and vocals just don't seem to take off with the usual magic. Intriguing Tom Baker sampling though.

'Waving Not Drowning' kicks off the closing triumvirate of more, as the cliché goes, 'classic Orbital'. This track is another of my favourites, something completely new and very endearing. Definitely one for midnight driving.

Some of the response to the David Gray collaboration 'Illuminate' however has really surprised me. This track is another highlight on the album. Some accuse the Hartnoll's of selling out with this comparatively assessable 'mainstream' track - but those who know their Orbital will know that David Gray has been a close friend and relation of the band for some time. It'd be the perfect choice for a single, in my opinion. Gray's voice may be grating to some, but I find it accompanies the melancholic track perfectly - the result a very rare and moving full-vocal Orbital track.

Unlike the other varied and short tracks the closure of the album 'Meltdown' is a return to Orbital's perhaps more natural 'long play' territory clocking in at over ten minutes. A very deep and dark that's as epic as the tracks which closed 'In Sides' and 'The Middle of Nowhere'.

I will admit that this release has disappointed me slightly, but to maintain such quality throughout six albums is a remarkable feat. It will disappoint some, but stick with it for a few listens are you are rewarded with something that's very fresh, but still with that trademark sound. It's a perfect tonic to the stifling, moronic 'pop' and so-called 'alternative' (yet cloned) pap that pollutes the commercial airwaves these days.

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This album has a surprisingly punchy vibe laid right through the middle of it. Some long term fans are going to dislike this aggressive approach, but just think back to the likes of "Satan", "Impact" & "Quality seconds", it's not so radically different and focuses more here than on the chilled side. A brave step from the Hartnols, I LIKE IT!!!!!
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Right... i love Orbital as much as the next man, but i feel they've been in danger of sounding a little too much like themselves lately. I can hear people shouting, "But there's singing on it!" And...? I like this album, but there's nothing, in my opinion that matches classic tunes like the majestic "The Girl With The Sun In Her Head", the frightening "Impact", or the plain fantastic "Halcyon". I'm not stuck in the past, i just remember hearing these tunes and thinking they sounded like nothing else on earth. I remember hearing "Are We Here?" at their first Glastonbury show. It sounded like the world was gonna end. I think this problem started with "The Middle Of Nowhere". Again, a fine album. It just sounds a bit too much like Orbital for it's own good. I make an exception for "Funny Break". It is beautiful. Full stop. As i said, i like this album. I just wanna hear something a bit more forward looking next time.
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amateurish, random and uninspired offering
MMMM, they started with a bang and a crash with their first couple of albums - all new sounds and frantic rhythms, metallic industrial noises, a break from the traditional... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. F. M. Havicon
By no means the best Orbital album, but still excellent in places
I must confess that this album was a huge disappointment to me when it first came out but it has since grown on me considerably. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2008 by MR R M BOX
Worst album I ever bought?
This is an embarrassment.

I can't believe they can make 'In Sides' and then make this random stuff. This is 'nothing' music. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2007 by Ben Dover
Orbital is Outstanding
While this may not be their strongest album it is still full of catchy tracks. 'Funny Break(One is Enough)' has a funky Royksopp-esque beat while 'Oi! Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2007 by Musical Hair
It's not David Gray's fault.
First things first. I am an Orbital fan. I am not a David Gray fan. There, I said it. Now, I was suspicious at first when I heard about the David Gray vocals on this album (way... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2007 by Aaron
Altogether, pretty good.
Having only heard of a couple of Orbital tracks produced before this album, I can't argue with other reviwers suggesting that this album was poor- but for me, it was very good,... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2004 by Alan
It takes control of your senses
After I heard Lucky break on the radio, I was dead set on buying this album. Usually what happens is, you like one song but don't know the rest but you buy the album anyway and it... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2003 by Andrew M. Forde
Rave pioneers keep getting better!
I have been a HUGE fan of Orbital for ages and can safely say this double CD is excellent value especially for the casual orbital fan. The 2nd CD is the real selling point. Read more
Published on 13 July 2003 by Mr. Gareth I. Davies
Disappointing
This album is a disgrace to Orbital's back catalogue of music.
All the tracks sound extremely similar, like they're all produced from a vocoder/synthesiser run through with... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2002
Bit of a let down
After listening to Orbital at their best (the excellent In-Sides & Middle of Nowhere) this album can only come as a disappointment. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2002 by Paul A. Sidnell
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