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Artwork for Born Slippy (Nuxx) (Radio Edit)

Born Slippy (Nuxx) (Radio Edit)

4:21

Artwork for Cowgirl (Remastered)

Cowgirl (Remastered)

8:29

Artwork for Jumbo (Remastered 2016)

Jumbo (Remastered 2016)

6:58

Artwork for Born Slippy (Nuxx / Remastered)

Born Slippy (Nuxx / Remastered)

11:45

Artwork for I Exhale

8:10

2019

DRIFT Series 1

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Roof Off

7:12

Artwork for Poet Cat

5:40

Artwork for One True Piano Need Hand

One True Piano Need Hand

9:44

Artwork for Do Breakers Trip

Do Breakers Trip

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Artwork for Mile Bush Pride

Mile Bush Pride

1:34

Artwork for Custard Speedtalk

Custard Speedtalk

9:43

Artwork for This Must Be Drum Street

This Must Be Drum Street

7:36

Artwork for Another Silent Way / Drift Poem / Better Than Diamonds

Another Silent Way / Drift Poem / Better Than Diamonds

13:58

Artwork for Threat Of Rain

14:51

Artwork for Brussels

4:31

Artwork for Molehill

5:35

Artwork for Soniamode (Aditya Game Version)

Soniamode (Aditya Game Version)

6:20

Artwork for Imagine A Box

6:02

Artwork for Low Between Zebras

Low Between Zebras

2:57

Artwork for Listen To Their No

Listen To Their No

5:47

Artwork for Schiphol Test

8:34

Artwork for Toluca Stars (Film Edit)

Toluca Stars (Film Edit)

10:18

Artwork for Hundred Weight Hammer

Hundred Weight Hammer

4:14

Artwork for Pinetum

13:45

Artwork for Dune

10:32

Artwork for Another Silent Way

Another Silent Way

5:28

Artwork for Doris

4:17

Artwork for Altitude Dub

8:11

Artwork for Universe Of Can When Back

Universe Of Can When Back

5:35

Artwork for Brilliant Yes That Would Be

Brilliant Yes That Would Be

10:19

Artwork for S T A R

3:36

Artwork for Tree And Two Chairs (Film Edit)

Tree And Two Chairs (Film Edit)

13:32

2019

DRIFT Episode 5 “GAME”

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Imagine A Box

DRIFT Episode 5 “GAME”

6:03

Artwork for Tree And Two Chairs (Film Edit)

Tree And Two Chairs (Film Edit)

DRIFT Episode 5 “GAME”

13:32

Artwork for S T A R

DRIFT Episode 5 “GAME”

3:36

Artwork for Mile Bush Pride

Mile Bush Pride

DRIFT Episode 5 “GAME”

1:34

Artwork for Toluca Stars (Film Edit)

Toluca Stars (Film Edit)

DRIFT Episode 5 “GAME”

10:18

2019

S T A R

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for S T A R

3:36

2019

Tree And Two Chairs (Film Edit)

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Tree And Two Chairs (Film Edit)

Tree And Two Chairs (Film Edit)

Tree And Two Chairs (Film Edit)

13:32

2019

Imagine A Box

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Imagine A Box

6:03

2019

Toluca Stars (Film Edit)

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Toluca Stars (Film Edit)

Toluca Stars (Film Edit)

Toluca Stars (Film Edit)

10:18

2019

Altitude Dub

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Altitude Dub

8:11

2019

Hundred Weight Hammer

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Hundred Weight Hammer

Hundred Weight Hammer

Hundred Weight Hammer

4:14

2019

Schiphol Test

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Schiphol Test

8:34

2019

Listen To Their No

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

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Listen To Their No

Listen To Their No

5:47

2019

Soniamode (Aditya Game Version)

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Soniamode (Aditya Game Version)

Soniamode (Aditya Game Version)

Soniamode (Aditya Game Version)

6:20

2019

DRIFT Episode 3 "HEART"

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for This Must Be Drum Street

This Must Be Drum Street

DRIFT Episode 3 "HEART"

5:55

Artwork for Poet Cat

DRIFT Episode 3 "HEART"

5:40

Artwork for Dune

DRIFT Episode 3 "HEART"

10:32

Artwork for Custard Speedtalk

Custard Speedtalk

DRIFT Episode 3 "HEART"

9:43

Artwork for Pinetum

DRIFT Episode 3 "HEART"

12:09

2019

Dune

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Dune (Single Version)

Dune (Single Version)

11:08

2019

DRIFT Episode 2 “ATOM”

© 2019 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Brussels

DRIFT Episode 2 “ATOM”

4:19

Artwork for Soniamode

DRIFT Episode 2 “ATOM”

3:30

Artwork for Molehill

DRIFT Episode 2 “ATOM”

5:35

Artwork for Threat Of Rain

DRIFT Episode 2 “ATOM”

14:51

2018

DRIFT Episode 1 "DUST"

© 2018 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Universe Of Can When Back

Universe Of Can When Back

DRIFT Episode 1 "DUST"

6:05

Artwork for Another Silent Way

Another Silent Way

DRIFT Episode 1 "DUST"

5:28

Artwork for Low Between Zebras

Low Between Zebras

DRIFT Episode 1 "DUST"

2:57

2018

Another Silent Way (Film Edit)

© 2018 Smith Hyde Productions

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Another Silent Way (Film Edit)

Another Silent Way (Film Edit)

3:46

2018

Brilliant Yes That Would Be

© 2018 Smith Hyde Productions

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Brilliant Yes That Would Be

Brilliant Yes That Would Be

6:20

2017

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered)

© 2016 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Jumbo (Remastered 2016)

Jumbo (Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered)

6:58

Artwork for Push Upstairs (Remastered 2016)

Push Upstairs (Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered)

4:34

2017

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

© 2016 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for UW Orange Bed (Sept97)

UW Orange Bed (Sept97)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

7:02

Artwork for Jumbo (Jedi's Sugar Hit Mix / Remastered 2016)

Jumbo (Jedi's Sugar Hit Mix / Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

6:28

Artwork for Yeah Plan (From A1385)

Yeah Plan (From A1385)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

4:11

Artwork for Jumbo (Remastered 2016)

Jumbo (Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

6:58

Artwork for Jumbo (Rob Rives & Francois Kevorkian Dub / Remastered 2016)

Jumbo (Rob Rives & Francois Kevorkian Dub / Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

8:20

Artwork for Push Upstairs (Roger S Narcotic Haze Dub / Remastered 2016)

Push Upstairs (Roger S Narcotic Haze Dub / Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

6:44

Artwork for Jumbo (Futureshock Vocal Mix / Remastered 2016)

Jumbo (Futureshock Vocal Mix / Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

8:08

Artwork for Jumbo (Diff Bass 2 A1317 Nov 97 / Remastered 2016)

Jumbo (Diff Bass 2 A1317 Nov 97 / Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

7:50

Artwork for Push Upstairs (Alt 1 A1336 July 98 / Remastered 2016)

Push Upstairs (Alt 1 A1336 July 98 / Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

3:54

Artwork for Please Help Me

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

7:35

Artwork for Nifter (5 A1317 Nov 97)

Nifter (5 A1317 Nov 97)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

4:37

Artwork for Push Upstairs (Darren Price Remix / Remastered 2016)

Push Upstairs (Darren Price Remix / Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

7:03

Artwork for Push Upstairs (Remastered 2016)

Push Upstairs (Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

4:34

Artwork for Push Upstairs (Adam Beyer Rmx 2 / Remastered 2016)

Push Upstairs (Adam Beyer Rmx 2 / Remastered 2016)

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

4:42

Artwork for Ramajama

Beaucoup Fish (Remastered / Super Deluxe)

8:55

2017

Born Slippy (Nuxx) (Radio Edit)

© 2017 Smith Hyde Productions

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Born Slippy (Nuxx) (Radio Edit)

Born Slippy (Nuxx) (Radio Edit)

4:21

2016

Ova Nova (Remix)

© 2016 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Ova Nova (Instrumental)

Ova Nova (Instrumental)

Ova Nova (Remix)

5:32

Artwork for Ova Nova (Radio Edit)

Ova Nova (Radio Edit)

Ova Nova (Remix)

3:32

Artwork for Ova Nova (Pig&Dan Remix / Radio Edit)

Ova Nova (Pig&Dan Remix / Radio Edit)

Ova Nova (Remix)

3:38

Artwork for Ova Nova (Pig&Dan Remix)

Ova Nova (Pig&Dan Remix)

Ova Nova (Remix)

7:20

2016

Nylon Strung (Remixes)

© 2016 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Nylon Strung (Eagles & Butterflies Remix)

Nylon Strung (Eagles & Butterflies Remix)

Nylon Strung (Remixes)

11:12

Artwork for Nylon Strung (M.A.N.D.Y. Remix)

Nylon Strung (M.A.N.D.Y. Remix)

Nylon Strung (Remixes)

6:58

Artwork for Nylon Strung (Radio Edit)

Nylon Strung (Radio Edit)

Nylon Strung (Remixes)

3:35

Artwork for Nylon Strung (Instrumental)

Nylon Strung (Instrumental)

Nylon Strung (Remixes)

6:48

2016

A Collection 2

© 2015 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Push Upstairs

4:32

Artwork for Cowgirl (Remastered)

Cowgirl (Remastered)

8:29

Artwork for Rez (Remastered)

Rez (Remastered)

9:58

Artwork for Jumbo

6:58

Artwork for And I Will Kiss

And I Will Kiss

Underworld, Evelyn Glennie

17:15

Artwork for Caliban's Dream

Caliban's Dream

Underworld, Evelyn Glennie, Alex Trimble

7:16

Artwork for Born Slippy (Nuxx / Remastered)

Born Slippy (Nuxx / Remastered)

11:45

2016

Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future

© 2016 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Motorhome

Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future

6:24

Artwork for Santiago Cuatro

Santiago Cuatro

Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future

4:00

Artwork for I Exhale

Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future

8:10

Artwork for Low Burn

Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future

6:43

Artwork for Ova Nova

Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future

5:31

Artwork for Nylon Strung

Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future

6:48

2016

I Exhale (DJ Koze Remix)

© 2016 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for I Exhale (DJ Koze Remix)

I Exhale (DJ Koze Remix)

I Exhale (DJ Koze Remix)

4:26

Artwork for I Exhale (DJ Koze Remix Instrumental)

I Exhale (DJ Koze Remix Instrumental)

I Exhale (DJ Koze Remix)

4:43

2015

Second Toughest In The Infants (Deluxe / Remastered)

© 2015 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Born Slippy (Instrumental Version / Remastered)

Born Slippy (Instrumental Version / Remastered)

Second Toughest In The Infants (Deluxe / Remastered)

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Artwork for Pearls (Version 2 / Remastered)

Pearls (Version 2 / Remastered)

Second Toughest In The Infants (Deluxe / Remastered)

8:10

Artwork for Born Slippy (Nuxx / Remastered)

Born Slippy (Nuxx / Remastered)

Second Toughest In The Infants (Deluxe / Remastered)

11:45

2015

Second Toughest In The Infants (Super Deluxe / Remastered)

© 2015 Smith Hyde Productions

Artwork for Pearls (Version 2 / Remastered)

Pearls (Version 2 / Remastered)

Second Toughest In The Infants (Super Deluxe / Remastered)

8:10

Artwork for Born Slippy.Nuxx (Deep Pan / Remastered)

Born Slippy.Nuxx (Deep Pan / Remastered)

Second Toughest In The Infants (Super Deluxe / Remastered)

9:58

Artwork for Pearls Girl (Tin There) (Remastered)

Pearls Girl (Tin There) (Remastered)

Second Toughest In The Infants (Super Deluxe / Remastered)

8:16

Artwork for Born Slippy (Instrumental Version / Remastered)

Born Slippy (Instrumental Version / Remastered)

Second Toughest In The Infants (Super Deluxe / Remastered)

8:31

Artwork for Born Slippy (Nuxx / Remastered)

Born Slippy (Nuxx / Remastered)

Second Toughest In The Infants (Super Deluxe / Remastered)

11:45

Artist bio

Underworld are a British electronic group formed in 1986 in Romford, Essex, England, by Karl Hyde (vocals, guitar, production) and Rick Smith (keyboards, production), assisted by Darren Price (keyboards, production) when playing live. They are best known for their unique mix of techno, trance, dance, ambient and sometimes drum and bass, the vocal parts performed by Hyde as spoken-word streams of consciousness, and for their outstanding live shows. The band gained worldwide fame with Born Slippy .NUXX from Trainspotting soundtrack.

Before Underworld, Hyde and Smith started out in 1979 on The Screen Gemz band while working together in a diner in the city of Cardiff, where both had been studying. In 1983 they recorded two albums for CBS Records with a new wave synthpop band whose name was a graphic squiggle, later entitled Freur.

In 1986 Hyde and Smith formed Underworld, after disbanding of Freur. They tried a more guitar-oriented funky electropop sound on their two albums released on Sire Records: Underneath the Radar (1987) and Change the Weather (1989). This initial lineup (also called Underworld Mk1) consisted of Karl Hyde, Rick Smith, Alfie Thomas, Bryn Burrows, Baz Allen and Pascal Consoli before sinking back into obscurity and disbanding in 1990.

British DJ Darren Emerson hooked up with Hyde and Smith in 1992 and helped them refine their sound into something more sleek and beat-oriented, yet still shot through with tinges of blues, rock and spoken-word streams of consciousness. After several releases on Junior Boy's Own as Lemon Interupt, the trio re-adopted the Underworld name in 1992. Two songs from this era are Rez and Spikee.

In addition to their music, Hyde and Smith are members of Tomato, a graphic design company which has done high-profile work for clients around the world as well as art for all of Underworld's releases. Hyde, along with former Freur keyboardist John Warwicker, has also published two typographic journals, Mmm... Skyscraper, I Love You (1994) and In The Belly Of Saint Paul (2003).

Their first full-length, dubnobasswithmyheadman, was released in 1994 to rave reviews and is still considered a landmark. It spawned several hit singles (Dark & Long, Cowgirl, Dirty Epic) and was followed a couple years later by the Born Slippy single.

The sophomore album Second Toughest in the Infants was released in 1996. This album showed Underworld maturing as a trio, mixing elements of techno, house, drum and bass and pop music to spectacular effect. The first track Juanita/Kiteless/To Dream of Love (three parts) is one of the longest songs recorded by Underworld, with a length of over 16 minutes.

In the same year they issued an EP Pearl's Girl, containing various mixes of the song Pearl's Girl and five new tracks (one of them is Cherry Pie, an early version of Rowla). Underworld's much-praised remixography also grew, including Björk, Saint Etienne, Simply Red, Massive Attack and Leftfield.

After licensing out a remix of Born Slippy (entitled Born Slippy .NUXX) for the 1996 cult classic film Trainspotting, Underworld gained instant worldwide fame and found themselves touring the world. Their fame continued to run high into the release of Beaucoup Fish in 1999. Five singles were released: Moaner, Push Upstairs, Jumbo, King of Snake, and Bruce Lee.

Underworld issued a live set and a DVD named Everything, Everything in 2000, after which Emerson left the group to concentrate more on his DJ career. The mellower album A Hundred Days Off followed in 2002. It was promoted by two singles: Two Months Off and Dinosaur Adventure 3D.

In 2003 Underworld released a 2 CD compilation entitled 1992-2002, comprising some of their best songs. Also since 2003 the group has been trickling out new music on their official website www.underworldlive.com via a series of downloadable mp3s dubbed "The Riverrun Project". Each mp3 bundle features 25-or-so-minute of mixed new material, hundreds of photographs and traditional album art.

In 2005 the band issued another live album, Live in Tokyo 25th November 2005, a recording of Underworld's live performance at the Electraglide festival in Tokyo on 25 November 2005. There were apparently only 7000 copies of the album made.

Oblivion with Bells, their fifth studio album was released in October 2007, the first in collaboration with Darren Price who joined the band in 2005. It spawned four singles: Crocodile, Boy, Boy, Boy, Beautiful Burnout, and Ring Road.

On 13 May 2010, Underworld released a new single Scribble (Radio Edit), available for free download on their official site. This single was followed by a new album later that year, called Barking, which is still in the process of releasing singles, beginning with the aforementioned Scribble, Always Loved a Film and finally Diamond Jigsaw. Also released on a beatport remix contest was Bird 1 where amateur producers were able to put their take on Underworld's collaboration with Dubfire. As of 2011, the duo can also attach to their resumes soundtracking a live stage play. Frankenstein, produced and directed by Danny Boyle, starring both Johnny Lee Miller & Benedict Cumberbatch who are, on alternating nights, both Frankenstein, or the Creature. The Soundtrack is available through Underworld's Website.

January 2016 saw the release of I exhale as an the advance of Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future.( March2016). Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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