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The Orb

United Kingdom

The Orb is credited on 856 releases across 233 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1989–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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856

Credits

233

Albums

5

Decades active

278

In collections

Biography

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Long-running UK electronic group, originally formed by Jimmy Cauty (of The KLF) and Alex Paterson in 1988, that grew out of a love of ambient music and dub, soundscapes and science fiction. Due to the early work in this style, The Orb became pioneers of the early-90's-born "ambient house" genre. The group's lineup has shifted over the years, with Alex being the only consistent member. Notable members include Thrash and Thomas Fehlmann. Though he was never officially a member, Youth (a.k.a. Martin Glover) was instrumental throughout the group's existence, and co-owned the label WAU! Mr. Modo Recordings with Alex (they had known each other since they were young, and Alex was a roadie for the group Killing Joke, in which Youth played bass).

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Credited work

856 releases · 233 albums · active 1989–2025

  • Production · 748
  • Performance · 609
  • Engineering · 227
  • Other credits · 19
  • Mastering · 5

Studios: Matrix 4, London · Lab Studio, Berlin · Butterfly Studios · Do Not Erase Studio

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