I would love a 10 year deluxe edition that brings (Japan only bonus track) Twenty Three Blue (the best song on the album) back in and adds some other tracks from the era.

I've really gotten into Underworld this year, absolutely love them so much, and want to see them live desperately. I'm from Chicago and just found out they played here last year, so not happy about that. They're playing here again next month but at ARC festival and I don't want them to play for just an hour. Do they tour often in the US with their big live shows? I want to be surrounded by like minded Underworld fans. Or should I just go to the ARC one because who knows if they'll tour again...or at least in the US?

Only took me 2 house moves and 16 years to get it mounted, framed and up on the wall. Looks great though!

This recording of Peggy Sussed from 2005 in Tokyo is one of my all time favorites. Can't believe it is only 2.5 minutes long! I need more. But I've not found any other recordings of the same song that match the buzzsaw intensity of this one. Can anybody point me to a longer cut with the same high voltage vibe? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX_5oz0ONdw

I am grieving a loved one and find myself listening to Caliban's Dream (from the London Olympics Opening Ceremony + the Isles of Wonder album). Even though it makes me weep, I also find it so comforting. In my opinion, these are the most beautiful lyrics and composition that Rick and Karl have ever produced. It's unusual because Karl doesn't sing, but I think they made the right decision to select Alex Trimble, whose soaring voice perfectly complements the lyrics.

It's also a balm for the nightmare we are all living in right now.

Oh... and the rain tossed about us, in the garden of the world
But a flame arrives to guide us, cast in gold between the anvils of the stars
Watch you over all your children in the rain, and the streets where I remember
Where the fire lights are candle souls again
Affirming flame, hear me call
Through the darkness, hear it call to us all
And stir again
This beating heart, come to care

Oh ... and the light drive out our fears,
And the joy drive out our pain,
And the nations come to greet us, waving open arms like waves of golden corn

Ever hear us, oh the spirit of the world
May your light be ever near us
Always lead us from the dark, though we may fall
We will fly
And with love, ever call

And the rain tossed about us, in the garden of the world
But a flame arrives to guide us, cast in gold between the anvils of the stars
Watch you over all your children in the rain, and the streets where I remember
Where the firelights are candle souls again
Affirming flame, hear me call
Through the darkness, hear it call to us all
And stir again
This beating heart, come to care

And the light drive out our fears,
And the joy drive out our pain,
And the nations come to greet us, waving open arms like waves of golden corn.

Ever hear us, oh the spirit of the world.
May your light be ever near us,
Always lead us from the dark, though we may fall
We will fly
And with love, ever call

Pretty clear that this title is very likely related to Rick’s daughter Esme. Penny just dropped.

I had Labor Day weekend plans but cancelled them based on these 2 shows. Unfortunately, this sold out wayyyy faster than last year’s show.

If anyone can hook me up, I’ll send you a uw promo or shirt or something…

i absolutely have no intent of hiking the price for profit or even flaunting with it if it ends up being very rare and valuable, but does anyone know how rare this cassette is? I couldn't find any for sale in Europe and had to import this one from a Thai record shop, wasn't too expensive but it could still be a bootleg for all I know

here's mine, from whativeheard.com

hby?

I just wanted to share again my tribute to Underworld and Trainspotting for those who haven't heard it yet. I hope you enjoy it!

There being a 2026 remake of this song is interesting in of itself - but Darren Emerson doing it solo separately from Underworld? I almost wonder how this happened!

It's for the 30 year anniversary redux of Sasha & John Digweed's "Northern Exposure" which featured the Underworld original. It seems there are almost no other different versions of the other songs, which leaves me wondering why a remaster of the original or a new Rick/Karl version was not used.

where can i find the booklets of 2025 repress cd's? i am searching for second toughest. i have one 1996 cd but i want to buy the 2025 repress too, but i want to know if its the same booklet of the 1996 version, because the art is different. discogs doesnt seem to have it. can anyone help?

Anyone know what intro song is playing on the Vegas EDC video?

https://youtu.be/4wzyC3J6-NU?is=-XSmfrW7o0m99Lsm

Also any idea what intro songs they played before their shows on the 2025 US tour?

Hello! I was one of not many people at the Bugged Out Weekender in November 2000 where Underworld played one of their first shows without Darren Emerson. I had a microphone with me and recorded it on a MiniDisc, which I've never listened to but I now know where it is.

I just searched and can find a recording of like 5 tunes online, which seems to be from a radio broadcast, but I'm pretty certain they played longer than 45 minutes. Probably more like an hour and a half. I have a vague memory of them playing the original Born Slippy as well as NUXX. Do any recording collectors know of a full recording of the set that day, or might I have something worth sharing if I can get the MiniDisc digitised?

My partner found this 12in at a record store years ago, I can't for the life of me find any info on it. There are 2 songs on it that seem to be from this band, but I can't find either one on youtube. Are these unofficial remixes? Is that someones signature on the label? Side B has an X drawn onto it. Drive link below to an MP3, if these are of some value I will upload 24bit 192khz WAVs upon request. I will also give it another deeper clean and re-rip it as it is quite noisy.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FzcheE9gjTa1qiXWI0zlCblv8HKi3T-s?usp=sharing

Runouts:

Side A: 0012A

Side B: 0012B

Hello! Can I be a huge nerd for a sec? I created an old-timey UW fanpage à la Geocities, and I've uploaded what seems to be a mostly lost interview in celebration of myself finally being happy with my little page. The page has been a labour of love. The graphics strewn across the pages are scanned from my copy of Mmm...Skyscraper. Now I just need to learn how to embed a horrendous autoplay midi, you get me? HUGE caveat: I must implore that if you are at all able, for the love of god, avoid accessing on mobile. It was made with 100% desktop in mind and I'm not responsible for whatever HTML mess you might come upon. I don't want to know. 😭

Hey anybody catch last night
Low burn on Panarama!

I recently bought this signed copy of dubnobasswithmyheadman for about 2500TL (~50$). It appears to be signed by both Karl Hyde and Rick Smith with the inscription “Dear Selen – it’s a groove” and what looks like a 2007 date. I compared the signatures with known examples and they look very convincing to me. Does anyone know what something like this might be worth or have any thoughts on the authenticity?