album · May 23, 2025
Orbital 2 (The Brown Album Expanded)
London Records (Because Ltd)See this day
technoidmelectronic
This expanded reissue of Orbital's 1993 sophomore LP, "The Brown Album," brings together the original album with a wealth of previously unreleased material and B-sides from the era. It serves as a comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in the band's career.
- The original "Orbital 2" was released in 1993 on Internal Records.
- The album was recorded at Orinoco Studios, South London with producer Rob Playford.
- "Halcyon + On + On" from the album was famously featured in the film "The Beach".
Brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll formed Orbital in 1989, and have remained one of the most influential electronic music duos. They are best known for their pioneering work in the field of live techno. At the time of "Orbital 2's" original release, they were cementing their status as festival headliners and electronic innovators.
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