Released 20 years ago
Riverrun (Underworld project)
Underworld · 2006
30 min · 1 track · synth-pop
A sprawling auditory journey that intertwines ambient soundscapes with rhythmic techno pulses and introspective vocal layers.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’m a Big Sister, and I’m a Girl, and I’m a Princess and This Is My Horse — This extended piece serves as both an exploration of narrative and sound, blending whimsical elements with deep, pulsating rhythms that encapsulate the essence of Underworld's innovative style.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a unique structure and sound, pushing traditional boundaries of music formats.
- Themes
- immersive soundscapes· experimental live performance· fluid musical narratives
- Career context
- By the time 'Riverrun' was released in 2006, Underworld had already established themselves as pioneers in electronic music, particularly after their breakthrough album 'Second Toughest in the Infants' in 1996. This project marked a departure from their more commercial successes, exploring experimental sound while maintaining their signature blend of progressive house and techno.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Chemical Brothers· Fatboy Slim· Daft Punk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m a Big Sister, and I’m a Girl, and I’m a Princess and This Is My Horse 30:34
If this landed
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Boards of Canada
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Push the Button
The Chemical Brothers
Intertwines rhythmic pulses with experimental sound design, creating immersive listening experiences.
Dive
Tycho
Combines ethereal vocal layers and ambient sounds, fostering a similarly immersive sonic journey.
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