While I'm a relative newbie to UW (I was first introduced to them and EE right around Barking's release) and I'd love to see another heyday, I think you might be right, Mr. Sattelite. I, however, don't really think that's gonna be too bad of a thing. I don't think they'll stop playing gigs for a while yet, for one. I don't think they'll give themselves a crazy touring schedule anymore, but I understand them to love playing live too much to give up on it completely in favor of purely large scale productions. I'd really like to see a small trickle of sounds here or there, but I'm not particularly optimistic about that as any large scale projects they might embark on would likely come with an NDA that prevents them from sampling material out. I also don't think we've seen the last album, or release rather, from them for that matter. They've been very tied up in projects that have worn them out and demanded a lot of them and I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted to do something a little more self-paced for a little bit.
I guess just don't think they'll completely leave behind the form and situation that afforded them their successful, professional lives. I'm sure they've not forgotten they're roots and while they undoubtedly won't be as active as years past with their fans, I don't think they're done giving just yet.
From yesterday:
http://www.underworldlive.com/diary/...20th-september