The Orbital Appreciation Thread

[Eikman]

I've been listening to a lot of old Orbital lately (everything pre-Altogether), and it really brings back good memories. Along with Underworld and Aphex Twin, Orbital was the band that got me into electronic music.
Funnily enough, it was a mp3 of "Desert Storm" from their first album that caught my interest. I haven't listened to that song in years, and i think it's not that great anymore, but back then it probably was...

Brown Album, In Sides, Snivilisation and Middle of Nowhere are spectacular pieces. Even if the latter didn't receive the best reviews, I think it still stands out: "Know Where To Run", "Otono" and "Nothing Left 1+2" are among my favourite Orbital songs ever.
"Snivilisation" is highly underrated as well, since most people always define "Brown" and "In Sides" as the masterpieces. Especially the former doesn't have that much impact (ha!) on me, although "Halcyon" and "Lush" are awesome, hands down.

but my favourite songs have to be

• The Girl with the Sun in her Head (in my Top 10 ever and bittersweet memories as well)
• Sad But True (the part starting at 2:30 gives me goosebumps)

I must admit i'm glad that they split up after all, because the crap the released after 2000 is barely listenable IMO.

But thanks for everything before that!

(btw, i just realized that it is Goldfrapp doing the vocals on several songs, didn't know that)