Beaucoup Fish cover

Beaucoup Fish

Underworld · 1999

74 min · 11 tracks · synth-pop · techno · progressive house

A vibrant fusion of progressive house and techno, underscored by pulsing rhythms and hypnotic vocal samples.

Best for: Energetic

Why this album works

Best for
wave-like pacing for dancing dynamic progression with peaks hypnotic beats for focus
Context
Released on March 1, 1999, 'Beaucoup Fish' was Underworld's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Second Toughest in the Infants.' At this point, the duo was solidifying their reputation in the electronic music scene after achieving mainstream recognition with the hit 'Born Slippy .NUXX'.
If you like
synth-pop, techno, progressive house
If this clicks, go next to
Everything, Everything — Continues the electronic exploration with fresh sounds and evolving rhythms.

Beaucoup Fish is an album by Underworld, released in 1999. A vibrant fusion of progressive house and techno, underscored by pulsing rhythms and hypnotic vocal samples. 'Beaucoup Fish' debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and received critical acclaim for its innovative sound. It played a significant role in popularizing electronic music in the late 1990s and influenced many subsequent artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Beaucoup Fish sound like?

A vibrant fusion of progressive house and techno, underscored by pulsing rhythms and hypnotic vocal samples. Rooted in synth-pop and techno. Start with "Cups".

Is Beaucoup Fish a good place to start with Underworld?

Yes, Beaucoup Fish is recommended as a starting point for new Underworld listeners. A vibrant fusion of progressive house and techno, underscored by pulsing rhythms and hypnotic vocal samples. Released on March 1, 1999, 'Beaucoup Fish' was Underworld's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Second Toughest in the Infants.' At this point, the duo was solidifying their reputation in the electronic music scene after achieving mainstream recognition with the hit 'Born Slippy .NUXX'.

Who is Beaucoup Fish for?

Beaucoup Fish works well if you're into wave-like pacing for dancing, dynamic progression with peaks and hypnotic beats for focus.

How many songs are on Beaucoup Fish?

Beaucoup Fish has 11 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·74:00

New here? Start with Cups.

  • 1 Cups Start here 11:45
  • 2 Push Upstairs Standout 4:34
  • 3 Jumbo Standout 6:57
  • 4 Shudder / King of Snake 9:31
  • 5 Winjer 4:29
  • 6 Skym 4:08
  • 7 Bruce Lee 4:42
  • 8 Kittens 7:31
  • 9 Push Downstairs 6:03
  • 10 Something Like a Mama 6:37
  • 11 Moaner Standout 7:38

Release Date

March 1, 1999

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

74 min 0 sec