On April 5, 1999, “FFRR” label released “The Middle of Nowhere”, the fifth Orbital album. It was recorded in 1997 – 1998,  at “Strongroom Studios” in London, and was produced by Paul Hartnoll and Phil Hartnoll.

Personnel:

• Paul Hartnoll – vocals, guitar, synthesizers
• Phil Hartnoll – DJ, electronics
• Pooka (Sharon Lewis and Natasha Jones) – vocals
• Alison Goldfrapp – vocals
• Barbara Cohen – vocals
• Brother Sun Sister Moon
• Andy James – bass
• Steve Sidelnyk – drums, percussion
• Simon Poole – trumpet
• Dave Pemberton – engineer
• Lem – engineer
• Micky Mann – mixing, additional production
• Farrow Design – design
• Louis Kelly – photography
• Phil Holmberg – co-producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul Hartnoll and Phil Hartnoll, except where noted.

1. Way Out – Paul Hartnoll, Phil Hartnoll, Barbara Cohen, Paul Robb
2. Spare Parts Express
3. Know Where to Run
4. I Don’t Know You People
5. Otoño – Paul Hartnoll, Phil Hartnoll, Natasha Jones, Sharon Lewis
6. Nothing Left 1
7. Nothing Left 2
8. Style