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jackhammer · 03-29-2008, 07:31 PM

3.UNDERWORLD-OBLIVION WITH BELLS

Underworld will always be known as the band that gave the world Born Slippy, with it's infamous drone of Lager Lager Lager....

Fortunately Underworld decided to not copy that singles success and become another 90's dance music casualty. Their musical aspirations can be seen in the 1993 release Dubnobasswithmyheadman, which was a major contributor to the mindset of one Danny Boyle-director of Trainspotting, who insisted on the album being played everyday through shooting the film. If only others followed his lead of admiring the band.

Underworld have always stuck to an Electronic template yet the occasional use of acoustic guitar and the poetry of vocalist Karl Hyde has given the band a different dimension to the usual dance/techno by the numbers acts.

Every single Underworld release has left me utterly frustrated. For every great track (Dirty Epic, Banstyle/Sappy's Curry, Push Downstairs) there was an album filler ( or two): Jumbo, Spoonman and Dinosaur Adventure 3D. This latest album is no exception. Cuddle Bunny vs The Celtic Villages and Good Morning cockerel are two fillers yet the remainder of the album is so good , I can forgive a lapse in quality.

To Heal and Glam Bucket would not be out of place on any recent fan boy Post-Rock release. Their minimalistic qualities should appease their own fan base, whilst album opener Crocodile and vocal heavy Boy, Boy, Boy keeps the old guard happy.

Beautiful Burnout and Best Mamgu Ever are really where Underworld are at. Simple electronic motifs that build with the compositional quality of many progressive rock bands and hold their attention through consistent songwriting.

This is maybe not one of the finest Electronica albums you will hear. It could be one the most cohesive and enjoyable that you will enjoy. Take the plunge and listen to an album that is musically layered and entertaining at the same time. No mean feat.

The albums opener:

The Last track on the album (stay with it):

MySpace.com - Underworld - UK - Electronica / Ambient / Experimental - www.myspace.com/underworld

03-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	3.UNDERWORLD-OBLIVION WITH BELLS Underworld will always be known as the band that gave the world Born Slippy, with it's infamous drone of Lager Lager Lager.... Fortunately Underworld decided to not copy that singles success and become another 90's dance music casualty. Their musical aspirations can be seen in the 1993 release Dubnobasswithmyheadman, which was a major contributor to the mindset of one Danny Boyle-director of Trainspotting, who insisted on the album being played everyday through shooting the film. If only others followed his lead of admiring the band. Underworld have always stuck to an Electronic template yet the occasional use of acoustic guitar and the poetry of vocalist Karl Hyde has given the band a different dimension to the usual dance/techno by the numbers acts. Every single Underworld release has left me utterly frustrated. For every great track (Dirty Epic, Banstyle/Sappy's Curry, Push Downstairs) there was an album filler ( or two): Jumbo, Spoonman and Dinosaur Adventure 3D. This latest album is no exception. Cuddle Bunny vs The Celtic Villages and Good Morning cockerel are two fillers yet the remainder of the album is so good , I can forgive a lapse in quality. To Heal and Glam Bucket would not be out of place on any recent fan boy Post-Rock release. Their minimalistic qualities should appease their own fan base, whilst album opener Crocodile and vocal heavy Boy, Boy, Boy keeps the old guard happy. Beautiful Burnout and Best Mamgu Ever are really where Underworld are at. Simple electronic motifs that build with the compositional quality of many progressive rock bands and hold their attention through consistent songwriting. This is maybe not one of the finest Electronica albums you will hear. It could be one the most cohesive and enjoyable that you will enjoy. Take the plunge and listen to an album that is musically layered and entertaining at the same time. No mean feat. The albums opener: The Last track on the album (stay with it): MySpace.com - Underworld - UK - Electronica / Ambient / Experimental - www.myspace.com/underworld __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”