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C Batter C
Soundtrack / Score · 2011

C Batter C

The Orb

A sonic love letter to London's industrial past. Murky dub rhythms and ghostly field recordings create a dense, atmospheric urban soundtrack.

November 11, 2011 · Malicious Damage

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This is not the cosmic, wide-eyed psychedelia of The Orb's early years, but something far more grounded and tactile. C Batter C feels like a slow-motion walk through the shadow of the Battersea Power Station, where every brick and rusted girder has its own frequency. It is a dense, murky experience that rewards the patient listener with layers of hidden detail, from the distant splash of the Thames to the rhythmic hum of the city's electrical grid.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the rhythmic pulse of a passing train seamlessly syncs with a deep, sub-bass dub line.
The haunting layering of archival voices that appear like radio interference from a bygone era.
The way the Gaudi remix strips the atmosphere back to reveal a skeletal, driving rhythmic core.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does C Batter C sound next to the rest of The Orb's catalogue?

Absent+2.3σ

The vocals lean far further into absent than the rest of the catalogue.

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