Music Review

Music Review: 'The Middle of Nowhere' (1999)

Orbital
Reviewed by Mark Bautz | Jul 30, 1999
EW's GRADE
B+

Details Lead Performance: Orbital

The Jagger and Richards of electronica, Brit brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll's dreamy new compositions sound positively capital-C classic compared with this season's pack of over-amped techno-come-latelies. These latter day Glimmer Twins continue the mellow mode of their 1997 hit ''The Saint,'' melding casually propulsive beats with swirling, symphonic melodies and a haunting vocal or three. Ravers take note: Nowhere — which has the goods to become this summer's feel-good record — will soon be everywhere. B+

Originally posted Jul 30, 1999 Published in issue #496 Jul 30, 1999 Order article reprints
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