Name: Abolition of the Royal Familia
Brand: The Orb

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COOKLP757

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-03-27

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The Orchard

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The Orb

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Electronic

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Cooking Vinyl

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The Orb is a British electronic music group known for their ambient and dub sound. Formed in 1988 by Alex Paterson and Jimmy Cauty, the duo quickly gained recognition with their debut album "The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld". With their unique blend of samples, synthesizers, and live instrumentation, The Orb has become pioneers of the ambient house genre. Their music has been described as atmospheric and hypnotic, creating a sonic journey for listeners. Over the years, The Orb has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and collaborated with various artists from different genres. They continue to push boundaries in electronic music and captivate audiences worldwide.
Throughout their career, The Orb has maintained a distinct sound that sets them apart from other electronic artists. Their use of spacey textures, ethereal melodies, and dub influences create an immersive listening experience. Their innovative approach to production techniques has influenced many artists in the electronic music scene.
With a discography spanning over three decades, The Orb continues to evolve while staying true to their signature style. From ambient chill-out tracks to upbeat dancefloor fillers, they have consistently delivered captivating music that transcends genres. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their soundscapes, exploring The Orb's discography is sure to take you on an unforgettable musical journey.

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Abolition of the Royal Familia is 17th album from Alex Paterson and his rotating roster of collaborative cohorts. It forms part two of of pair, and a continuation No Sounds Are Out Of Bounds. It’s also the first with Paterson and Michael Rendall as main writing partners, with Rendall having risen-up-the-ranks from a member of The Orb’s touring band. The album features guest turns from Youth, Roger Eno, Steve Hillage, Miquette Giraudy, and a whole lot more.

The album is inspired by and in retrospective protest of the royal family’s historical endorsement of the East India Company’s opium trade, which was hugely damaging to India and caused two wars with China in the 18th and 19th centuries. Humour, samples, deep ambience, cerebral throbbing dub, classic house, the white island, hip hop, psych and heartbreakingly beautiful contemporary composition together with, perhaps less expectedly, a proudly pop element.

Hawk Kings is a tribute to Steven Hawking, who told Paterson that he used to listen to The Orb when they met at a lecture. Paterson describes the track as “monster of a tune, in a similar mood to Assassin and Toxygene.

Abolition of the Royal Familia

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