Orbital are a British electronic music duo formed by brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll, known for influential 1990s albums, iconic tracks like Chime and Halcyon, and acclaimed live shows.

Debut single "Chime" (1989) introduced Orbital; they emerged from the UK rave scene, released landmark albums (Green, Orbital 2, In Sides, Snivilisation) and have notable live performances including Glastonbury appearances. Reviews on DeBaser discuss their role in rave/techno history, sampling approach and remix culture.

DeBaser's reviews treat Orbital as a foundational British electronic duo (the Hartnoll brothers). Critics praise their landmark albums (Green, Brown/Orbital 2, In Sides), iconic tracks like Halcyon and Chime, strong live shows and sustained influence on rave/techno culture. Reviews are broadly admiring with occasional critical notes about certain albums or remix overload.

For:Fans of electronic music, techno, rave culture, and those interested in Orbital's albums and live legacy.

 One quickly becomes addicted to "In Sides," an album of remarkable level played by two top artists.

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 They are now part of the greats in electronic music, often considered the illegitimate children of Kraftwerk, and like them, they have always had a penchant for grand live shows.

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 Monsters Exist sounds like Orbital's conclusive album, as if the duo wanted to concentrate their entire soul into a breathtaking collection of tracks, aiming at the essence of things without getting lost in the details.

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 Essential History of Electronic Music

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