Arrived Monday. Been listening to it at work (low volume) for a couple of days. Finally got to listen at a decent level last evening and in the car today (vacation day). I hear two different albums. First impression of the JA version was that it wasn't a finished product. The UK version has some major re-tweaking. Some for the better. The opener "Orb Is" sounds better to me this time around. The same for "From A Distance". "Abstractions" on the JA version is stuck in my brain at the moment and I'm a bit disappointed in that when the wax comes out next week this will not be the version we get :( "Tower Twenty Three" has become phat, and that is a good thing. "Aftermath" I couldn't believe, but has grown on me too. Rachel, I agree, they need to release a version side. In the end, you really have to own both copies! Each one earns points for different tracks. US version? Another bonus track? Different mixes? I sure hope so. Most groups release an album, The Orb, multiple versions. Now what to throw into Fridays set... fvll --- "-->rachel" <rachel@migoto.com> wrote:
So not much word from anyone about the UK Bicycles & Tricyles... I didn't find it earth-shatteringly different from the Japan release. I think I'm still diggin Prime evil and tower 23 the best. Simon's got the touch when it comes to bass, and Tower 23 has that clasic Orb In Dub sound to it...
I will admit that aftermath is growing on me, but i will never get over the mc... i wish they'd put out an instrumental version or something
Anyone else have much of a reaction? =) rachel ------------------------------------ Rachel's Orb Discography http://www.backsideoftheorb.com