Moonbuilding 2703 AD
by The Orb
  • Record Label: Kompakt
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2015
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. SirNilesIV
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    The Orb are one of those bands, you know? They've been around forever, but if you ask most people if they know anything about them, you get blank stares. It's not because they aren't talented, but they never reached Aphex, Prodigy, even Underworld level popularity with people outside of the Electronic/Ambient scene. It's a shame, this, probably their best album in a while; I think theirThe Orb are one of those bands, you know? They've been around forever, but if you ask most people if they know anything about them, you get blank stares. It's not because they aren't talented, but they never reached Aphex, Prodigy, even Underworld level popularity with people outside of the Electronic/Ambient scene. It's a shame, this, probably their best album in a while; I think their 13th, in so many years, is mature and a great listen. The production is tight, the elements all arranged well, and really it has great pacing. I'm listening to "Moon Scapes 2703 BC" as I write this and the whole thing is a great pseudo-ambient deep house track with a lot to listen to.

    Not sure if this is for everyone, but I'll keep coming back to it.    … Expand

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Resident Advisor
    Aug 14, 2015
    78
    Each production here feels less like a 10-minute single than a condensed DJ set, and The Orb navigate these spaces with a fresh wind in their sails.
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  2. Magnet
    Jul 8, 2015
    80
    The Orb's relentless, yet somehow unaggressive dance beats have a timeless quality that endures beyond any specific electronic trends, and its muse remains undamaged by time and space. [No. 122, p.59]
  3. Mojo
    Jul 6, 2015
    80
    Moonbuilding 2703 AD proves that his space academy can still churn our excellent results. [Aug 2015, p.88]
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