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80
The best record Orbital have made in the past 15 years and up there with their very best.
14y
80
Wonky restores the Hartnolls' reputation among electronic music's greats.
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1y
80
The best Orbital album since 1994's Snivilisation? Certainly.
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1y
80
It's further proof that Orbital aren't content to stand still and rest on the laurels that have made them ones to watch at festivals. 'Wonky' as an album is sexy, smart, and filled with all the potential to smash the competition.
12y
80
This is mainly a deep pool of blissful, sedentary festival listening.
14y
80
Orbital are right back on form, sounding assured and instinctive, ready to seize the moment once again and take their music to another level.
14y
75
They've managed to work within mainstream dance music's current vogue for radio-friendly track lengths without abandoning their patented crest-to-the-big-release style.
14y
74
Imperfect it may be, but as a concise and focused return, its is an unequivocal triumph.
13y
70
Wonky is a very structured album, and although quality control may lapse slightly toward the end, it deserves to be considered a triumphant return.
13y
70
Is this the best album of Orbital's career? Certainly not. But it is their best album in the past 15 years.
12y
70
Wonky is the sound of what a band has learned along the way.
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1y
70
Much like Prodigy's return to their rave-era prime on Invaders Must Die, it feels a touch forced, but what remains clear is that the Hartnolls still have the ability to make magic more than 20 years after their debut.
13y
70
More time spent with Wonky is time getting acquainted with that old friend electronica, which takes its sweet time developing mood and melody.
14y
60
The occasional glimpses of innovation just about justify its many flaws
14y
60
It’s not improved on any of their previous work. They are merely chasing the shadows cast from their own trademarked head torches.
10y
60
Further confirmation of the enduring strength of old-school electronic music.
5y
60
The 90s electronic titans use vintage analogue synths, subtly retro-fitting their sound in a way that, ironically, brings it bang up to date.
8y
50
Wonky is a work full of many flaws and too few shining moments, but as ammunition for the obvious tours to follow, there's enough here to be effective enough in a large enough setting.
12y
One Big Moment - 4/5
Straight Sun - 4/5
Never - 3/5
New France [ft. Zola Jesus] - 5/5 ❤
Distractions - 5/5 ❤
Stringy Acid - 3/5
Beeledub - 3/5
Wonky [ft. Lady Leshurr] - 3/5
Where Is it Going? - 4/5
To celebrate their reformation, the Hartnoll brothers made a new album which works as a ...tourist bus: it takes you sightseeing to the most important spots without ever listening to the real heartbeat of the place.
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Track List
| 1 | One Big Moment 6:16 | 76 |
| 2 | Straight Sun 5:28 | 80 |
| 3 | Never 4:43 | 73 |
| 4 | New France 4:47 feat. Zola Jesus | 85 |
| 5 | Distractions 7:04 | 82 |
| 6 | Stringy Acid 5:19 | 83 |
| 7 | Beelzedub 4:54 | 88 |
| 8 | Wonky 6:13 feat. Lady Leshurr | 81 |
| 9 | Where Is It Going? 5:50 | 81 |
Total Length: 50 minutes
