• Record Label: The End
  • Release Date: Aug 28, 2012
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Aug 28, 2012
    80
    The approach is dubwise, but the result is unique -- it simultaneously pushes familiar musical buttons and sounds like nothing else that has come before.
  2. Aug 28, 2012
    80
    Overall, The Orbserver… is lots of fun for late-period Perry fans, and will appeal to Orbologists, too.
  3. Oct 31, 2012
    80
    For a collaboration that could've easily become a Cocoon of styles and persons past, The Orbserver in the Star House plays surprisingly spry.
  4. 70
    It is satisfying--almost a relief--see potential in this record for something more from the group.
  5. Oct 8, 2012
    80
    The Orb and Lee "Scratch" Perry recording in Berlin could have been a disaster but this is anything but.
  6. Sep 5, 2012
    68
    Rather than embalming past glories or forcing a big statement, the Orb sound like they're having fun on these jams, recorded quickly in Berlin, with pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry.
  7. Aug 28, 2012
    70
    This is a fine record and an overall cheery record that would be equally comfortable at a patio BBQ, in a dark post-party Grotto or bubbling pleasantly out of your headphones.

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