Underworld - "Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future"

One Asian Under A Groove · Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:47 pm

Have any fellow board members heard the new Underworld album yet? I am severely regretting not shelling out for the fancy box set, as I think this has potential classic status. It's got a warmth that I don't always associate with Underworld. The middle two "slow" tracks are outstanding, not just filler before the beat kicks in again. And the final song is so uplifting...

Post by **BzaInSpace** » Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:35 pm

Ha! Is that really the title? That's slipped me by but I have to say I'm curious...

mc · Post by mc » Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:47 pm

I've heard good things about it, and I'm a huge fan of the first three albums. Will probably give it a whirl soon..

Post by **MODLAB** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:52 am

Heard a few tunes on 6 music. Have to say it's really good! I'm quite impressed with ehe songs and will be purchasing the vinyl.

M

TheWarmth · Post by **TheWarmth** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:27 pm

Good to hear the positive reviews of this. I've been considering it, but am debating which to buy of the recent/forthcoming electronic releases that interest me. Also on my radar are the new Eno, Bibio and The Field albums.

The Dr · Post by **The Dr** » Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:34 pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03pmg7x

sunray · Post by **sunray** » Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:11 pm

Haven't had a chance to listen to the album but I did hear this on the radio last night

Nice tune.

Soarer · Post by **Soarer** » Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:21 pm

A real hint of Mark E Smith in that.

I'm interested enough to pick up the album.

mc · Post by mc » Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:23 pm

Midway through my first listen to the album, and it's going down very well so far...

semisynthetic · Post by **semisynthetic** » Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:31 am

I'm going to buy a copy just for that title. Some great music is on the shelves because I was amused or intrigued!

niamhm · Post by **niamhm** » Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:57 pm

semisynthetic wrote:I'm going to buy a copy just for that title. Some great music is on the shelves because I was amused or intrigued!

The title is a phrase Rick Smiths father said to his mother not long before he died apparently, 62 yrs married.

One Asian Under A Groove · Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:06 pm

niamhm wrote:
The title is a phrase Rick Smiths father said to his mother not long before he died apparently, 62 yrs married.

Which only makes the whole thing more heartwarming and beautiful. Rick Smith's daughter and Karl Hyde's daughter both sing backing vocals on the album. The final song, "Nylon Strung", is blissful - I've found myself singing the main refrain from it to my baby daughter as she settles to sleep. Usually I just sing "Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space"!

semisynthetic · Post by **semisynthetic** » Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:45 pm

This Title has a surreal Happiness about it, Euphoric really; I am not surprised it came from "real people" at an ultimately difficult time. I still like this Title; it seems to blur Hope with Reality, and the words alone are pleasant - even if their origin is found to be not a happy one.

Spiritualized

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