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Orbital

Pair of Kent brothers who produced melodic yet driving techno of such high quality they rank with electronic godfathers Kraftwerk.
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Album Highlights

  • Snivilisation
    Orbital
    Snivilisation
  • Work 1989-2002
    Orbital
    Work 1989-2002
  • Pusher
    Orbital
    Pusher
  • Orbital
    Orbital
    Orbital
  • In Sides
    Orbital
    In Sides
  • Monsters Exist
    Orbital
    Monsters Exist
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Artists Moods

  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Lush
  • Circular
  • Clinical
  • Detached
  • Lively
  • Rousing
  • Wintry
  • Cerebral
  • Freewheeling
  • Playful
  • Ethereal
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Reflective
  • Soothing
  • Stylish
  • Trippy
  • Nocturnal
  • Restrained
  • Smooth
  • Eerie
  • Energetic
  • Refined
  • Hypnotic

Artists Themes

  • Background Music
  • Imagination
  • Late Night
  • Relaxation
  • Club

Orbital
photo credit: Kenny McCracken

Orbital - Artist Details

Active

1980s - 2020s

Formed

1987 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England

Genre

Electronic

Styles

Ambient Techno Club/Dance Electronica Techno

Group Members

Paul Hartnoll Phil Hartnoll
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