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1992–2012 The Anthology

Underworld · 2011

218 min · 25 tracks · synth-pop · techno · progressive house

A vibrant tapestry of techno and progressive house, pulsing with hypnotic rhythms and ethereal melodies.

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Best for
dynamic journey with hypnotic rhythms patient exploration of vibrant soundscapes immersive experience for late nights
Context
Released at the dawn of 2011, '1992–2012 The Anthology' encapsulates Underworld's evolution over two decades. This compilation follows their acclaimed album 'Oblivion with Bells' (2007) and showcases their unique blend of live instrumentation and electronic soundscapes. By this time, Underworld had solidified their position as pioneers in the electronic music scene.
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synth-pop, techno, progressive house

1992–2012 The Anthology is an album by Underworld, released in 2011. A vibrant tapestry of techno and progressive house, pulsing with hypnotic rhythms and ethereal melodies. '1992–2012 The Anthology' is significant for its comprehensive representation of Underworld’s innovative contributions to electronic music. It includes the iconic track 'Born Slippy .NUXX', which gained widespread recognition after being featured in the film 'Trainspotting', ultimately influencing a generation of electronic artists. The anthology illustrates the band's ability to merge club culture with experimental sounds, earning them critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase throughout the years. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1992–2012 The Anthology sound like?

A vibrant tapestry of techno and progressive house, pulsing with hypnotic rhythms and ethereal melodies. Rooted in synth-pop and techno.

What makes 1992–2012 The Anthology by Underworld notable?

'1992–2012 The Anthology' is significant for its comprehensive representation of Underworld’s innovative contributions to electronic music. It includes the iconic track 'Born Slippy .NUXX', which gained widespread recognition after being featured in the film 'Trainspotting', ultimately influencing a generation of electronic artists. The anthology illustrates the band's ability to merge club culture with experimental sounds, earning them critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase throughout the years. Released at the dawn of 2011, '1992–2012 The Anthology' encapsulates Underworld's evolution over two decades. This compilation follows their acclaimed album 'Oblivion with Bells' (2007) and showcases their unique blend of live instrumentation and electronic soundscapes. By this time, Underworld had solidified their position as pioneers in the electronic music scene.

Who is 1992–2012 The Anthology for?

1992–2012 The Anthology works well if you're into dynamic journey with hypnotic rhythms, patient exploration of vibrant soundscapes and immersive experience for late nights.

How many songs are on 1992–2012 The Anthology?

1992–2012 The Anthology has 25 tracks, running approximately 218 minutes.

Tracklist

25 tracks·218:39

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Bigmouth 10:09
  • 2 Mmm Skyscraper I Love You 13:16
  • 3 Rez Standout 9:59
  • 4 Cowgirl Standout 8:32
  • 5 Spikee 12:31
  • 6 Dirty Epic 10:00
  • 7 Dark and Long (Dark Train) 10:53

Disc 2

  • 1 Born Slippy .NUXX Standout 7:36
  • 2 Pearls Girl 9:41
  • 3 Jumbo 9:12
  • 4 8 Ball 8:58
  • 5 Moaner 10:23
  • 6 Two Months Off 9:11
  • 7 To Heal 2:35
  • 8 Crocodile 6:31
  • 9 Scribble 7:05

Disc 3

  • 1 The Hump 8:55
  • 2 The Big Meat Show 9:08
  • 3 Minneapolis 10:05
  • 4 Why Why Why 12:16
  • 5 Oich Oich 8:34
  • 6 Second Hand 9:04
  • 7 Parc (live) 3:32
  • 8 Simple Peal 4:34
  • 9 JAL to Tokyo 5:47

Release Date

January 1, 2011

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

218 min 39 sec