Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

It is a bit jazzy, yes but for me it works. I've only heard the promo with "this a promo, go out and buy it you skinflint" interweaved in the audio, but its a great mix. Dont expect a pumping club mix because this aint it (it does reach a dancey clubby point but then goes back downtempo again). The transitions really work and you dont even notice youre going from one song to the next which to me means that its a great selection of tunes put together with some thought.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

I just want to make sure I haven't picked up a defective disc... But does "Beebop Hurry" simply cut out at 3:02?

It's a pretty jarring way to end such as smooth ride...

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Yea i thought it was a bit sudden myself? I presume its normal right?

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

You missed my point - i want to check this out, but i also want to know what distinguishes it from the many other mixes of unfamiliar artists and tracks. I have a lot of faith in Underworld's inspirations and knack for mixing. I am happy to support them and have spent a lot on their back catalog over the years. But, let's be honest, except for two tracks, one i already have (bought that crap ST just for "Oh") and one that's not really UW, this isn't an UW record. We have been treated to a number of radio broadcasts and special mixes by UW over the years, getting glimpses of what's currently turning their ears and what's inspired them from the past. So what makes this one special and worth the dough?

Thanks, Stimpee, for the good words about the mixing. I'm sure if i hear this in it's entirety, i'll be impressed.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

I'll probably pick this up when im back in the UK over xmas. In Utrecht over the last few years, 4 record shops have closed and its getting hard to find things. Free Record Shop isnt a record shop anymore, it seems to sell games and DVDs...

HMV UK have it online for 9.99gbp so im hoping the shop does too..
If not, Amazon UK have it for 8.99gbp http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002R5V7XU/

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

there's a lot of online stores in the US, that
have it for US$10-$12 , check buy.com , or
on ebay..

that's where i'm getting mine from..

funny, in some listings:
=================
12. Secret Unreleased Track - (previously unreleased, with Underworld)

its a secret track?

be seeing you
+1

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Didn't hear "Back to Mine", but this is a pretty good comp. It is definitely not scattershot the way similar releases can be. So nice to hear "2 H.B." again. The Eno/UW collab is awesome, but I found the ending to be quite abrupt. It really should have been a couple minutes longer.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Is it not the Brian Eno song?

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

So, i gave this a listen over this weekend...

I was really looking forward to it, it came neatly packaged with a 12" print, and the whole curiosity around this compilation looked tempting.

My first listen, i really struggled to get into it... it wasn't until the fourth or fifth track that i was really listening properly, but still i couldnt really 'access' the music... 'Oh' by Underworld gave a more familiar feel to what i was listening to, but it did sound quite dated.

There was one interesting track by Laurent Garnier, and i really like the fresh sounds of Beepop Hurry.

Im sorry to say, even after another listen in the car, it doesnt do anything for me. Its a good quality selection of tracks, and nicely blended together with a nice flow, but it just doesnt float my boat.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

its the brian eno song,
it's just some listings call it a 'secret track'
thats all..

be seeing you
+1

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

I've been thru this a few times now, and I'm not really feeling it either. Its very well made and that's definitely a plus, but its just not my cup of tea. BH is okay I guess.

Oh does indeed sound dated. I wonder if its because I link it to the movie soundtrack?

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

I think its because the sound is much more 'early' underworld... more from the 1992/1993 era... it kind of fits in there like big mouth and eclipse.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Oh has the same bassline as the Darren Emerson Underworld remix of Te Quiero by 108 Grand which came out in 1992.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Can't get into this at all. I can't see the point, either. A waste of an Underworld release. And part of a series? Jeez. Beebop Hurry, which I think is the most interesting track by miles, just sounds like one of Karl's pre-show poems read over some random track. Even Oh is weak. Sorry I can't offer any more constructive criticism... music is a visceral thing for me. It is unobtrusive, tho. Good elevator musak.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

If you dont like Jazz you wont like the album... there are some other less jazzy tunes on there but its not about sounding like underworld, or anything like that... its just a collection of music they wanted to put together as lovers of music. Thats about it...

I really like it... think some of the songs really got some great stuff going on in them, and i have pretty much not heard of 75% of the artists so its great for me to find out about them and im pretty sure theyd be chuffed if more people were listening to these artists. So in my personal opinion its a great success... so real good music, that they love... that i find interesting and will look into further. A solid release of Oh and of Beebop hurry for all of you who are looking for that kind of thing... but really i think the reason for Oh is because it has a sound and a feeling that is in the other music also - so it kind of shows how they have been influenced by that type of music in the past and Beebop hurry is something that shows how it is effecting him more recently with Eno is australia!

No reason to hate it really.. if you dont like it dont worry, its not an Underworld release.. its just music they like.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Keep thinking of this...................................Great

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsQYzpOHpik

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

But it says "Underworld" on the cover. And I found it in the Underworld section in a local indie store. Isn't a link on the blog page enough to point us towards music they like?

Didn't care much for their Back to Mine either, btw. Guess I wouldn't enjoy hanging out at the Lemon... :)

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

I'll take your spot. :)

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

then get in the queue....

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Well, where else would it get filed in the record bins - in "Various Artists" or "Compilations"? And in either case, in Jazz or Dance? I don't see this as a wasted release. UW wanted to put it out physically, that's their right.
As for this and Back to Mine - maybe not everyone's cup of tea. But we've heard plenty of radio broadcasts and links on UWLive to be certain that UW have very eclectic musical tastes & inspirations.
I think t here'd be something for everyone on the Loud Lemon soundsystem (though mostly i'd like to be hearing the boys jam live!)

Maybe this is a way to get some laid back/jazzy vibes out of the system before releasing a monster banging dance record?

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

I'm waiting patiently for the Gabber/Gabba version of this series. That's when people will weep in to their cups of coffee.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

I love love love the live broadcasts. There's only been one to date that I don't still listen to (I forget which, but I deleted it off my HD.)

Back 2 Mine wasn't my taste and neither is this release. No biggie. There is TONS of UW material to satisfy me until their next barrage of new tunes.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Im not entirely convinced this is the way the guys really work.. in fact they would probably want to do anything they can to avoid a banging dance record release ;)

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

i finally recieved mine yesterday. before listening, i read that text that comes in the last page of the booklet. that makes the music have sense. in the spirit of a conceptual work (i know i'm exaggerating here), this is what u/w do and listen before getting their hands into work. the music in it sounds 'underworldish', in a layering, mixing, etc, sense.

and i found myself getting loads of strange stares because people saw a girl listening to jazz all loud in the car. also - 2HB is an amazing track.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

:D

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

i was wondering - what happened with the prints?.. the large ones, mounted on aluminium, signed by mr shabba+winkey?

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

So I went into my local record store, you know the routine. Do some browsing here and there of the bands im kind of interested in, then swing by the electronica section to check on Underworld to see how they're doing. Lo and behold! I see and new CD there along with "Oblivion With Bells" and the "Anthology."
Of course im startled by it, "What the fuck is this?!" I didn't know Underworld was coming out with something physical because ive been slacking a lot on keeping up with Underworld, and i refuse to use twitter (i may have to eat these words soon).
After looking up at what it is today im gonna go purchase it, sit down, put on some headphones and just dissolve into it. I'm sure its a keeper. Their "Back To Mine" grew on me something fierce!

lalala

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

its definitely a grower. as for twitter, you dont have to sign up to read the updates. its all open.

http://twitter.com/underworldlive
http://twitter.com/theboyhyde
http://twitter.com/ShabbaRicky

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

IT'S GENIUS!

From the idea of a series like this, to the song choices, to the vinyl hiss throughout, its all beautiful. It was just what i needed.

I can't wait for the others in the series.

Underworld, you never cease to amaze me.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

got a sample d/l of the uw promo copy which at just before the 5 minute mark of the first track says in a robotic voice, "This is a promotional copy of Underworld vs The Misterons". at any rate - I'm on track 3 and I've just ordered a physical copy. i haven't purchased a physical CD in a while but this stuff is pretty inspirational... sometimes it's nice to change up the scenery.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Pitchfork just reviewed this...gave it a 4.9 despite claiming to like almost all of the tracks...oops

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

seems "perception" is more important than the music.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

YEAH, I just read the review-Talk about a non-review

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

pitchfork overinflates what they like (see radiohead, neutral milk hotel). it seems they don't get underworld, so the score is kinda obvious.

also, see other reviews, like the kid a one.

also also, critics can't make music. so there.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Pitchfork's score for the King of Snake single is quite high.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

well whereas I might like a bunch of songs on this mix, the mix did nothing for me. I'm not saying this is why they scored it as they did as I've often thought myself that they didn't 'get' Underworld.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Thought it was a bit funny to see that they considered underworld to be off the radar a bit in recent times.. I guess though if you are a fan you dont have to look farther than their official website to get daily updates on their lives, along with twitter and all that.. for a band that have been touring on and off for over 2 years and working on new material in the mean time... i would think they are as active as ever...

.. and now new material only just on the horizon??? Shame on you pitchfork... get your act together.


Also with the whole lack of depth to Underworld's record crate thing... I have always been astounded at the varience and peculiarity of a lot of the stuff suggested to us by Karl and Rick on UWLive.com... i would have thought they were very very in touch with new music.. as well as old

Baaaaaah! Im just letting them get on my nerves... now im gonna stick on Athens and have a bit of a sulk ;)

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

I agree. I'm not sure how much they follow UW's radio shows (if at all) but lack of depth is certainly not a phrase I would use to describe them. Actually, I'd say 'too deep'!

Meh, I'll still love UW no matter what PF says.

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

Apologies if this has been covered (I did do a search), but have the winners of the print contest ever been announced?

Re: Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens, 23-11-2009
 

nope. perhaps the prints turned out magnificent and they're so attached to them and won't give them out?

that or they already gave them to the lucky winners. i really wanted one.