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‘ORBITAL 2 (THE BROWN ALBUM EXPANDED) Orbital and Confidence Man have joined forces on brand new single “Re-lush,” out now on all digital platforms via London Records.
Listen to “Re-lush” HERE. Watch the official visualizer HERE.
The collaboration between “Godfathers of Rave” Orbital and acclaimed Australian electronic duo Confidence Man is a brand new production and release which takes direct influence from Orbital's classic “Lush 3-1” and “Lush 3-2” – both of which appear on Orbital’s seminal Brown Album - set for release in an expanded re-issue on May 23.
Of the collaboration, Orbital reveal: “Confidence Man have done that rare but always strived for thing with a remix, it’s totally Lush, totally Orbital, totally modern, and totally Confidence Man! How did they manage to get all that into one track! I’m even going to nick bits of it for when we play festivals over the summer, that’s how much we love it!”
Confidence Man adds: “Lush is one of our favorite dance tracks of all time, so we were like rabid dogs with the stems in our hands. Kids in a cooked candy store. Dreams really do come true if you dream hard enough, and we’re proof.”
“Re-lush” bridges generations of electronic music, with Confidence Man paying tribute to pioneers Orbital, whose influence helped shape their sound. And the release follows Orbital’s recent remix of Confidence Man’s single “Far Out” (LISTEN) - the continued mutual respect and collaborative approach between the two acts is clear.
The track injects Confidence Man singer Janet Planet’s signature vocals over Sugar Bones’ contemporary production, preserving Orbital's hypnotic essence while introducing fresh elements. The result is a perfect balance between nostalgic reverence and modern dance innovation, delivering a seamless fusion of two generations of electronic music.
New single “Re-lush” comes ahead of the release of Orbital’s extensive reissue of their seminal second album, commonly known as the Brown Album, on May 23 via London Records. This groundbreaking 1993 album is widely credited with pushing the boundaries of electronic music and solidifying Orbital's place as the Godfathers of Rave. This reissue marks the first time the album has been pressed on vinyl for over a decade.
The Brown Album reissue will be released with 23 additional tracks - rarities and previously unreleased material from the Brown Album period. The album has been cut at half speed, to ensure maximum audio fidelity. It will be available in a host of special physical formats, with the vinyl box set featuring a special hardback book containing unseen photos, a slipmat, a track-by-track by Phil and Paul Hartnoll themselves, and interviews and essays on the making of the album by esteemed music journalist Andrew Harrison. Also included are rare mixes from Underworld, CJ Bolland and Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia.
Released in 1993, the Brown Album defied expectations and had a significant genre and cultural impact, showcasing the duo's scope and ambition. It was also met with widespread critical acclaim upon release, with NME awarding it 9/10 in their review, and it was chosen as one of Mixmag’s best albums of all time. The album staked out a creative space far beyond the reductive world of by-numbers rave bangers, and
featured experimental elements inspired by avant-garde composer Steve Reich and nods to their squatpunk roots.
With the Brown Album, brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll created a unique listening experience, developed from live performances, moving their sound on from their debut, ‘Green Album’ released two years prior. It explores wider ranges of sounds than previously heard from the duo as they had evolved from the M25 to an international touring act - from ambient textures to hard-hitting techno, didgeridoo, and sampling an
Australian pedestrian light. It was created at the Strongroom Studio in London’s Shoreditch - a Brill building of rave and a true hub of creativity, influencing the album's direction. The album encapsulates the energy of early 90s rave culture and draws inspiration from diverse sources such as Mutoid Waste parties and the emerging jungle scene of the time.
Orbital will perform live across the UK and Europe this year. On May 23 at Chalk in Brighton (in association with Resident), Orbital will perform a full live set (Tickets & info), then they’ll be at Rough Trade East in London on May 25, where the duo will appear In Conversation with Mathew Horne, along with a signing and DJ Set (Tickets & info). And finally, they will be at London’s Pryzm in Kingston on May 26, where they’ll perform a full live set, in association with Banquet (Tickets & info).
Orbital will release their reissue of the Brown Album on May 23 via London Records. Their new single with Confidence Man, “Re-lush” is available worldwide.
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