The Orb Album: “Okie Dokie It's the Orb on Kompakt”

I thought this album was pretty good. The first time I listened to Okie Dokie, I wasn't disappointed. After the let-down album "Cydonia", I felt that with "Bicycles and Tricycles" the Orb was on its way of getting back on track. Yet, there still is that track on "B&T" with some rapping (why?). Okie Dokie revives that cool characteristic sound that we know the Orb possesses. If you are a devoted fan, you know what I'm talking about. It's a great disc that shows the latest direction the Orb is taking with music. Great beats, soothing sounds, and awesome melodies can be found. It starts out with great beats and let's you down slowly. Okie Dokie is that disc which you can put in the player and just press play.

Gotta jet. Later.

Repetitious electronic grooves can get a surprising amount of mileage when thoughtful programing fluctuations compliment spacey situations- at least somewhat atoning for his passed-off previous release.

I have all of the Orb's albums, and was also hoping this would be a good addition to the library. It's much more minimalist in sound and experimentation, closer to something you'd expect from Aphex Twin. There is not as many variety and sonic textures as you would find in even Orblivion or Orbus Terrarum. It does have its good tracks, but some are just downright monotonous. If you are a massive Orb fan, though, you may only be slightly disappointed.

Awesome. I've been a big fan of the Orb for a long time, but started to sort of lose them right around the Aunt Aubery's CDs. Cydonia was okay, but not worth the admission price, and I never even bothered getting Bicycles and Tricycles, as I'm trying to avoid hearing this rap song everyone keeps talking about.

This album is fantastic. The Orb feels right at home on the Kompakt label. If you've never heard anything else from Kompakt and you like this CD, I suggest you check them out. I'm not sure who influenced who here, but Orb and Kompakt go together on this CD like peanut butter and jelly. It might be my new favorite Orb CD.

Hey now...the Orb is amazing. I would never ever say anything bad about them in any way...and I love this new album, totally beautiful! and now for the sweet 'diss: the track "Rolo" sounds like they ripped off a sample from prefuse 73's beautiful song "afternoon love in" from his first album. I was like, hmm...why would they do this? Alex Patterson is known for finding the most obscure samples. UNTIL NOW! I can hardly believe I'm dissin the Orb, but hey it's gotta be done if they're gonna be loose about their samples. peace!