Prism

"Prism gives The Orb a youthful complexion, its heady brew of musical ambience, songwriting substance and sample-based humour bringing a hefty dose of positivity. Strongly recommended".

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"Prism ends up faring much like the previous two Orb albums - another eclectic mixed bag that has some amusing ideas but doesn't feel as focused as the group's best work".

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"The LP falls just short of the Orb's most essential work. But this is Paterson's 18th release (depending on how you count them) under the name, and heaven knows they can't all be drop-dead stellar. This is one of those Orb releases that pleasantly bides its time, waiting for that rush of inspiration that turns out to be only a parade of pretty neat ideas. For some, that's the only vital sign they need to suggest that Paterson is alive, well, and creating. Given his track record, a masterpiece that will inevitably dwarf Prism could be just around the corner".

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"Alex Paterson's ever-growing intergalactic sound system continues to throb to its own eccentric rhythm. Bookended by lengthy, expansive, richly layered stretches of luxuriant Eno-ish ambitronica, the 18th Orb album is an immersive but familiar aural banquet ... Ultimately, too much easy-listening stoner-tronica makes 'Prism' yet another pleasant but inessential late-career Orb album".