Anthony Naples – Orbs

In the past, people would probably have called it »background noise«. Which would still be true today. But what Anthony Naples brews up on »Orbs« through a combination of electronic gadgets, bass and lots of dub can just as well be understood as a cosmically clever reduction; music that takes a spiritual approach to its laid-back groove without becoming heavy or devotional. All very digestible, without demanding too much from the listener. Which is all well and good, but you should at least like this kind of the music. Which shouldn’t be difficult though. One of the most understated albums of the year so far.