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1992–2012 The Anthology

Underworld · 2011

218 min · 25 tracks · synth-pop · techno · progressive house

A vibrant tapestry of techno and progressive house, pulsing with hypnotic rhythms and ethereal melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with hypnotic rhythms
  • patient exploration of vibrant soundscapes
  • immersive experience for late nights
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • extended tracks for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Themes
90s rave culture· Trainspotting soundtrack· hypnotic soundscapes
Career context
Released at the dawn of 2011, '1992–2012 The Anthology' encapsulates Underworld's evolution over two decades. This compilation follows their acclaimed album 'Oblivion with Bells' (2007) and showcases their unique blend of live instrumentation and electronic soundscapes. By this time, Underworld had solidified their position as pioneers in the electronic music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Daft Punk
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Surrender by The Chemical Brothers — Shares a hypnotic blend of electronic beats and psychedelic soundscapes, capturing rave culture's essence.
You've Come a Long Way, Baby by Fatboy Slim — Explores vibrant hooks and dance rhythms, evoking the same energetic spirit of 90s electronic music.
Discovery by Daft Punk — Combines house elements with eclectic samples, creating an immersive listening experience reminiscent of Underworld's style.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Bigmouth 10:09
  • 2 Mmm Skyscraper I Love You 13:16
  • 3 Rez 9:59
  • 4 Cowgirl 8:32
  • 5 Spikee 12:31
  • 6 Dirty Epic 10:00
  • 7 Dark and Long (Dark Train) 10:53

Disc 2

  • 1 Born Slippy .NUXX 7:36
  • 2 Pearls Girl 9:41
  • 3 Jumbo 9:12
  • 4 8 Ball 8:58
  • 5 Moaner 10:23
  • 6 Two Months Off 9:11
  • 7 To Heal 2:35
  • 8 Crocodile 6:31
  • 9 Scribble 7:05

Disc 3

  • 1 The Hump 8:55
  • 2 The Big Meat Show 9:08
  • 3 Minneapolis 10:05
  • 4 Why Why Why 12:16
  • 5 Oich Oich 8:34
  • 6 Second Hand 9:04
  • 7 Parc (live) 3:32
  • 8 Simple Peal 4:34
  • 9 JAL to Tokyo 5:47

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