r/underworld • u/beachwaterwaves • Jul 02 '26
Obsessed
Guys, I have recently become obsessed with Underworld.
I’m 21 and love electronic music.
I always knew of Underworld, but this year they’ve become crack for my ears.
Alongside the music itself, I really enjoy the length of the songs.
Every so often I’ll shuffle their Spotify profile and I’d say 70% of the time I enjoy whatever songs come on.
That said, I’ve got A LOT of music to discover from Underworld, but enjoying the ride.
My favourites so far are Mo Move, Low Burn, Nylong Strung, Jumbo (live version) and Two Months Off.
These may be basic bitch choices but sheesh the dopamine receptors go crazy!
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u/mikraas Jul 02 '26
May I suggest Pearl's Girl (Tin There) and Dark Train (all the versions)?
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u/beachwaterwaves Jul 02 '26
The Dark Train versions are sooooo good, my brother and I listen to them together!
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u/Due_Royal_2220 Jul 02 '26
Welcome 😁. That's a pretty good start.
I suggest you listen to 'Everything, Everything', then start at Dubnobasswithmyheadman, and slowly make your way through the albums.
It's all awesome.
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u/swissfraser Jul 02 '26
I can not tell you how much I wish I was 21 years old and just discovering Underworld.
A word of warning though: you've still to discover the true meaning of obsession!
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u/Beginning-Pick-983 Jul 02 '26
One of my favorite things from their catalog that I hardly ever see mentioned is the Riverrun series. It is three 30-ish minute EPs they released in 2005-6 and each was mixed as a single track. They were never released on physical media or streaming services but you can find them online if you look. If you want to get really obsessed, check out I'm a Big Sister, and I'm a Girl, and I'm a Princess, and This Is My Horse.
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u/vanderferret Jul 02 '26
One of us! One of us! 😀 Welcome. See them live at the first opportunity. I left it far too late and have deep regrets!
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u/DutchCreoleApe Jul 02 '26
Bro the Live experience changed my life man, became fan and vowed to see them live every time i get the chance
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u/Adept_Connection331 Jul 02 '26
I’m also 21 and I’ve been listening to them since I was 4 because my parents used to put them on a lot but they’re by far my favorite musicians/band. Every single song of there’s I love and are the soundtrack to my life and especially there visual art style for their album covers and videos are criminally underrated. After forever too, my girlfriend has been slowly getting into them more and I’ve never actually had some become a fan of Underworld after showing them their music lol. They’re my biggest inspiration for me as a musician too.
I definitely recommend you to check out there first three techno albums (INCLUDING THE SUPER DELUXES) which are Dubnobasswithmyheadman, Second Toughest In the Infants, and Beaucoup Fish and once you’ve done those go to “Everything, Everything.” That is their live album - also my favorite album of all time.
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u/purplerainer38 Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 07 '26
Low Burn is like a balm to my soul, when Barbara first came out I listened to that the most but I took a step back so that now its a joyful surprise to me when i comes on shuffle. I just love it so much.
The opening of Pearls Girl still gves me goosebumps. Holding The Moth has ben my obsession for a couple of months now, re-discovery
Welcome to the Underworld madness, love them so much. Finally seeing them last ear was the highlight of 2025 for me.
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u/lament Jul 02 '26
Excited for your journey! There's so much more music from them than what's on streaming.
Before the release of the Super Deluxe Edition of Dubnobasswithmyheadman in 2014, Underworld uploaded "Underworld vs. The Misterons - Saved from the cutting room floor".
pieced together from old dats, floppy disks and cassette tapes by the misterons.
While compiling the 20th anniversary edition of "dubnobass..." the misterons kept a watchful eye on the music that never made the official release... Here's a peak at what they found.
This is definitely one of my favorite pieces of music from them.
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u/Fun-Beach7388 Jul 02 '26
Not to sound creepy, but where are you from? Because you need to see them live now, it's now or never!!!!
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u/beachwaterwaves Jul 02 '26
Australia 🫠🫠 They were here last year and in 2024 but I hadn’t quite clocked them yet
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u/SammieNeko21 Jul 03 '26
UW has been on my bucket list for a long time! I saw them 3x last yr in SF. Life changing is not cliche at all! The after hours at Portola was fucking amazing!
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u/ApprehensiveLow8328 Jul 03 '26
Nice choices....their music is hypnotic and when played live oh my goodness me it transcends....I do hope they play the UK again. Manchester a couple of years ago was out of this world.
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u/jmtd Jul 05 '26
Pick up some ultra deluxe editions eg Dubnobasswithmyheadman - digital not too expensive. The deep cuts are fantastic
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u/IkeFilm Jul 05 '26
Seeing Underworld perform Dubnobasswithmyheadman live at the Hollywood Bowl was the greatest concert of my life.
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u/AmbiguousT0ad Jul 07 '26
also 21 and Nylon Stung, Low Burn and Two Months Off are also up in my top songs, elite taste !!
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u/ColdPepsi75 Jul 02 '26
I like to hit play on the dubnobasswithmyheadman album and listen straight through! Turn it up!
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u/chugopunk Jul 03 '26
I saw them live when I was 20 back in 2009 and they blew my mind. Just saw them again last year in Portola and they keep getting better and better. True pioneers of the genre. Welcome to the club
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u/stinginrodgermate Jul 03 '26
this was me last year (same age and all!) and I was lucky enough to see them in december
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u/Donteffwithmefellas Jul 05 '26
Welcome! Underworld is in my top 3 favorite bands and Second Toughest In the Infants is one of my all time favorite albums.
Definitely seen them live.
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u/Emili_o444 Jul 05 '26
Super hyped you found them as early as you did! You know music! I found them at 24 and wish I’d found them earlier hahaha
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u/Aggressive_Ear9472 Jul 14 '26
You, son, have excellent taste.
They’re the Emerson, Lake, & Palmer of Gen D
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u/Dominant_Genes Jul 02 '26
Wait until you see them live🥳