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:
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12. Secret Unreleased Track - (previously unreleased, with Underworld)

its a secret track?

be seeing you
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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
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