Released on 28/02/2000
Label: ffrr

Perfectly custom built by Orbital, this DiCaprio-sampling theme from The Beach has all the elements needed to soundtrack the schizophrenic nightmarish paradise depicted in the film. The Hartnoll brothers utilise an early 90s vibe in the sunshine drenched sounds that evoke early acid house memories, whilst maintaining a typically pulsing electro rhythm.

If you can get over the mild irritation caused by the samples of Leo's daft voiceover narration from the film, there is some fun to be had from the Balearic abandon of the production. And, despite proving that Orbital's days of innovation are gone, nostalgic old acid housers will be unable to resist this.

    by James Poletti