Hello Waveforms
by William Orbit
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. RickXE
    Apr 8, 2008
    9
    A superb colourful album.
  2. ricardoH
    Nov 19, 2006
    8
    Forget the trend once had been, for music sake, he still in his own best.
  3. Jeff
    Mar 17, 2006
    8
    The good news and bad news is that this sounds like the older Orbit records -- reminds me of the Strange Cargo days. That's both a blessing and a curse. While the sound's updated slightly, it's more of the same. now, I LIKE more of the same, so I find this a very enjoyable CD. But based on his more recent production work, I admit that I expected more. It's as if an "A" The good news and bad news is that this sounds like the older Orbit records -- reminds me of the Strange Cargo days. That's both a blessing and a curse. While the sound's updated slightly, it's more of the same. now, I LIKE more of the same, so I find this a very enjoyable CD. But based on his more recent production work, I admit that I expected more. It's as if an "A" student turned in "B" level work -- the work itself is enjoyable, but you have the sense he's capable of more.… Expand
  4. AlanR
    Apr 15, 2006
    10
    Popmatters usually has good taste. Well boo-urns, biatches.

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. The Guardian
    60
    Quaint but rather lovely.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    80
    The intricate lines are admirably realised, but now and then a more solid drum beat or hook wouldn't go amiss.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    40
    The album is distilled down to Orbit's basic, knob-twirling ambience but stripped of any and all personality.
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