ORBITAL

ORBITAL
SNIVILISATION (1994)
320 KBPS

The political commentary inherent in 1994's Snivilization extended even to the Top 30 single "Are We Here?," whose criminal justice bill mix voiced Phil and Paul's concern over what the bill might lead to — silence. Musically, the album delivers on the diverse promises of early B-sides "Choice" and "Belfast," with more harbingers to their thrash background — especially on "Quality Seconds" — and the addition of a third member, vocalist Alison Goldfrapp, on two songs. The shuffling, quasi-Eastern jungle rhythms of "Are We Here?," a beautiful piano run to begin "Kein Trink Wasser," and the glorious ambient climax "Attached" also reflect the fact that Snivilization is Orbital's most varied LP.

1. Forever
2. I Wish I Had Duck Feet
3. Sad But True
4. Crash And Carry
5. Science Friction
6. Philosophy By Numbers
7. Quality Seconds
8. Are We Here
9. Kein Trink Wasser
10. Attached

ARE WE HERE? (1994)
320 KBPS

Asian sounding synths, great beats, great vocals. Luckily, the single holds up. The Who Are They? mix is like a different version of the last half of the album mix, with some new bits and pieces added in. The Do They Here? mix is very menacing-sounding, with the drums being all chopped up. The big surprise is the What Was That? mix, which is like a very relaxes and happy version, without most of the beats. The Industry Standard Version is a radio edit, but I noticed some vocal lines that don't appear on any other versions. This is definitely a must for Orbital fans.

1. Are We Here? (Who Are They?)
2. Are We Here? (Oral Mix)
3. Are We Here? (What Was That?)
4. Are We Here? (Lunasol Wet Mix)
5. Are We Here? (Industry Standard Edit)
6. Are We Here? (The Edit)

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