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

[jose m]

Originally Posted by holden

Ok, honest opinion time - better or worse than "Back to Mine"?
or just different?

Reviews claim a jazzy vibe, with a few exceptions (i have "Oh" on the Life Less Ordinary ST and have heard the snippets of "Beebop Hurry" - hesitant to buy for just this one track that's not really UW). There are so many mixes out there free to discover new tunes and genrs...what's making this one special, other than being handpicked by UW? Interesting mixing/transitions? Is Beebop Hurry super awesome in full glory? Give me reasons to buy this!

you sound like you shouldn't buy it.
go on your voyage of discovery and download something for free instead.

[stimpee]

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.

[holden]

Originally Posted by jose m

you sound like you shouldn't buy it.
go on your voyage of discovery and download something for free instead.

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.

[stimpee]

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/

[saintrik]

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...

[Dunwho]

Originally Posted by saintrik

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...

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

[negative1]

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

[Dirty0900]

Originally Posted by negative1

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

Is it not the Brian Eno song?

[negative1]

Originally Posted by Dirty0900

Is it not the Brian Eno song?

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

be seeing you
+1

[potatobroth]

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?