14/02/25
A major slice of psychedelic synth bliss and and powerful basslines. A fascinating sonic journey over four epic tracks, constantly switching between psychedelic flourishes and beat-driven focus. True to form, the new offering Moonbuilding 2703 AD features a small track list, but turns each one of its four cuts into a mini epic in its own right. Opener God's Mirrorball hits the ground floating, employing a handful of cozy statics to great effect before finally discharging into an intricate mosaic of atmospheric melodic sketches and gripping rhythms. With a hypnotic runtime of more than 14 minutes, it immediately establishes a blueprint for the other album tracks to follow, perfectly illustrating the vast extent of the artists' vision and their impressive skills in luring in listeners - welcome to The Orb's sonic labyrinth, where nothing is what it seems and the unexpected waits just around the corner.
