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we now move onto the next 'set' of remixes, from the same
first album, but in 1994

set 2 - 1994
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series 4
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Underworld: Dark & Long
[Jun 1994] single

CD5: 1994 UK (Junior Boy's Own; JBO 19 CDS) [slim jewelbox]
1 4:08 Dark & Long (hall's mix) [uk cd label: "...edit"]
2 9:51 Dark Train (edit)
3 5:52 Most 'ospitable
4 20:02 215 Miles
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this release had a split 2x12" release with 2 of mixes of dark and long,
on them.

the cd release was also split with this version being the main release,
and a much longer EP later.

this version highlights an edit, a longer instrumental, and some ambient
tracks.

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1) dark and long (halls edit) - a very cool but brief edit, which probably was
never played on the radio

the original was a sweeping, dark and moody track. this maintains most
of that feel, with the laid back take on the lyrics, but abbreviates the
long instrumental segues

2) dark train - another classic hallmark song from underworld, the buildup
of samples, beats, and sounds meshes into a hypnotizing sound collage.

although, it has been played to death, it still earns its place in almost every
live concert they have. not a favorite of mine, but i don't hate it either.

some of the live takes on it are actually pretty cool

3) most ospitable - a rather short and strange collection of ambient sounds,
voices, and dream like variations. was used on the video collection also.
has some nice soothing synth chords throughout it. might it have another
song on the album?

4) 215 miles - another standout epic track, at nearly 20 minutes. this upbeat,
rolling soundtrack, to what appears to be another journey into sound. cryptic
samples, oblique sounds, and uptempo percussion guide you through each
phase of this sound.

effort : A
execution A
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a must have release from underworld.

although limited by the amount of time on this single, this dark and long EP
is a great buy. great artwork, with the minimalistic black and white.

4 standout tracks, pave the way for a blueprint of many of the following
releases that would come out from them.

later
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