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  • Summary: The latest full-length release from British electronic duo The Orb features contributions from Andy Caine, Roger Eno, Andy Falconer, Paul Ferguson, Miquette Giraudy, Steve Hillage, Violetta Vicci, Eric Von Skywalker, Trevor Walters, and Youth.
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  1. Record Collector
    Oct 8, 2025
    80
    Here they come full circle, embracing the very essence of their classic ambient dub masterpiece Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld. Moreover, there's a return to the dancefloor of the early nineties. [Nov 2025, p.104]
  2. Mojo
    Oct 8, 2025
    80
    The swooshing, intricate Doll's House might be The Orb's purest house moment yet, preceding a closing brace, Under The bed and Kharon, that represent ambient Orb in excelsis. [Nov 2025, p.91]
  3. Uncut
    Oct 8, 2025
    70
    It's a little disorienting at times, but it's a vibrant and varied listen nevertheless. [Nov 2025, p.35]
  4. Nov 10, 2025
    70
    With a couple of exceptions, basically just the reggae and hip-hop songs, Buddhist Hipsters comes closest to recapturing the vibe of the Orb's prime work from the '90s than anything they've done in a while, making it one of their best efforts since Thomas Fehlmann left the group in 2017.
  5. The Wire
    Oct 8, 2025
    70
    On The Orb's 18th album, Paterson and current sideman Michael Rendall continue wandering these new (old) avenues. [Nov 2025, p.56]