Underworld [Archive] - Echoing the Sound

Jon

12-04-2011, 03:03 AM

I first discovered these guys back in 95/96 thanks to MTV AMP and The Saint Soundtrack; they've been in my top 5 ever since!

Sure they're known for all those great club hits from the 90's but it's the stuff that they've been doing since leaving their record label that's really kept me interested

Underworld is approaching their 20th anniversary and are celebrating with 2 new collections, available digitally (as of today) and for pre-order on CD (released in January 2012).

20 Years, 2 Compilations (http://www.underworldlivebeta.com/news/20-years-two-compilations-all-the-hits-and-a-handful-of-rarities)
Official site, updated daily with new pictures/poetry/etc. (http://www.underworldlivebeta.com)
Official forums, my other home on the internet (http://www.borndirty.org/forums/)

xmd 5a

12-04-2011, 04:36 AM

Underworld are definitely within the ever expanding pool of bands I'd list as being my absolute favourite. The tracklist on '92-12 looks almost identical to the '92-02 compilation (which is an excellent collection of tracks BTW), with the obvious addition of the singles from the past 2 albums. Disc 3 looks like it'll be great though - a couple of those tracks are missing from my collection. I would have scrapped "Big Mouth" in favour of "Dirty" for the first disc though.

Dubnobass... is far and away my favourite UW release, but A Hundred Days Off and their non-album tracks from the past decade ("JAL to Tokyo", "Peggy Sussed", "020202") are excellent too.

fortheloveofgod

12-04-2011, 08:05 AM

Thanks for the info. I heard they were planning an a celebratory release. I can still listen to Dubnobass like it came out yesterday.

Jon

12-04-2011, 04:50 PM

The store seems to be back up on the official site and running nice and smooth...

there's lossless downloads for "Phonestrap" and "02-02-02"

TheBang

12-07-2011, 06:52 AM

http://www.mixmag.net/sites/default/files/imagecache/article/images/Underworldweb.jpg

Dance act duo Underworld have been appointed music directors for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, organisers have announced.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16068946
http://www.london2012.com/press/media-releases/2011/12/underworld-announced-as-music-directors-for-the-opening-.php

fortheloveofgod

12-07-2011, 07:30 AM

kudos to them. Also just noticed they are new releases are on Spotify. Listening away!!!!

bgalbraith

12-08-2011, 07:54 PM

I think, like many people, my first exposure to Underworld was from Trainspotting. Trent made a comment about Pearls Girl at one point, so I started to look more into them and have been steadily listening to more and more. Thinking about getting the new anthology.

Magtig

01-25-2013, 03:49 PM

Karl Hyde to release solo album in April
(http://consequenceofsound.net/2013/01/underworlds-karl-hyde-announces-solo-debut-album-edgeland/)
"In a press release, Hyde described the themes behind his solo debut: “The beauty of decay, tyre marks, crude graffiti, industrial noise, overheard conversations, epidemics of coffee bars and nights on the back seat being driven through cities by drivers who never sleep. A celebration of people’s idiosyncrasies, mapping out my journeys with the stories they tell, edgelands where city meets scrub, where ragged ponies grazed annexed fields and the air smells chemical.”

http://youtu.be/D4Brfp118S0

Camille

01-25-2013, 06:09 PM

Dubnobass... brings back very happy memories for me. Great album. Not really paid much attention to them since then.

fortheloveofgod

01-25-2013, 06:17 PM

The new track from Karl is great. Got the free download track.

Always need a fan since Dub no. Was glad to see them live once in DC.

xmd 5a

01-25-2013, 07:42 PM

"Cut Clouds" has a great vibe about it. Hope the rest of the album is similarly atmospheric.

xmd 5a

06-24-2014, 06:15 AM

http://www.underworldlive.com/news/2014/06/dubnobasswithmyheadman-20th-anniversary-re-issue-show-2/

The 5CD set looks delicious!

TheBang

06-24-2014, 06:22 AM

Mmm, lovely. Wish I could make that gig.

fortheloveofgod

06-24-2014, 07:54 AM

This was a big surprise. Can't wait for re-release. Wish I could go to the gig.

Jon

09-17-2015, 11:36 PM

Second Toughest In The Infants is getting the 20th anniversary Super Deluxe treatment as well! (http://www.underworldlive.com/news/2015/09/underworld-second-toughest-in-the-infants-remaster/)

I wonder if that version of "Confusion The Waitress" on disc 3 is similar to the early, more dancey version(s) they played live.

neorev

09-18-2015, 02:11 AM

I own the Japan edition of the Dubnobasswithmyheadman super deluxe boxset for only $66 with shipping
It's quite beautiful
Comes with a bonus 6th disc and pressed on SHM-CD
I'll be picking up Second Toughest super deluxe from Japan as well.
Been waiting for this one
Can't wait for Beaucoup Fish reissue, guessing it will come out next year

Jon

09-18-2015, 02:11 PM

I own the Japan edition of the Dubnobasswithmyheadman super deluxe boxset for only $66 with shipping
It's quite beautiful
Comes with a bonus 6th disc and pressed on SHM-CD
I'll be picking up Second Toughest super deluxe from Japan as well.

There doesn't appear to be a bonus disc, but it's on SHM-CD once again (http://www.universal-music.co.jp/underworld/products/uicy-77530).

neorev

09-19-2015, 02:21 PM

There doesn't appear to be a bonus disc, but it's on SHM-CD once again (http://www.universal-music.co.jp/underworld/products/uicy-77530).

Yeah, sadly no bonus disc for Second Toughest like they did with Dubnobasswithmyheadman.
But I'm still going for the Japan edition either way, especially for the SHM-CDs.
Also, with the last reissue, each CD housed in its little protective sleeve before being slid into the CD holder.
The back was a soft white material to protect it from being scratched and front was clear plastic so you can still see the CD while it's placed in the holder.
When it comes to music, they really take care of their product and protect it over in Japan.
Any Japanese CD I got that doesn't come in a jewel case usually has a protective sleeve for the CD.
You don't really see that anywhere else.
Another reason I'll stick with the Japan edition even without bonus material.
They went another level of protection with Dubnobasswithmyheadman to keep the CD from being scratched while sliding it in and out from the holder with those soft backing protective sleeves.

Exocet

09-19-2015, 08:29 PM

One of my favourite bands ever. A lot of their material still sounds very intense, mind blowing, deeply druggy, innovative, exhillarating, and ahead of its time, they were fucking huge in mid 90s in UK, but I been rediscovering the album A Hundred Days off from 2002 recently ...it was not as big as their 90s stuff, it did well, but its my favourite records of theirs at the moment, the title track and Dinosaur Adventure 3D still sound so awesome..

neorev

11-13-2015, 12:45 PM

One week!
Can't wait for the Second Toughest In The Infants reissue!

neorev

11-21-2015, 11:13 AM

Second Toughest In The Infants super deluxe up on KickAss in FLAC

neorev

01-19-2016, 05:13 PM

New Underworld single "I Exhale" out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4nTRJuvDnM

Barbara Barbara We Face A Shining Future comes out March 18th, special editions available at http://www.underworldlive.com/

neorev

07-28-2017, 01:17 PM

UNDERWORLD
BEAUCOUP FISH (2017 REISSUE)
https://img.tmstor.es/underworld/33538/bfspecial_packshot_web.jpg

Beaucoup Fish super deluxe track-listing:
Disc One
1. Cups
2. Push Upstairs
3. Jumbo
4. Shudder / King Of Snake
5. Winjer
6. Skym
7. Bruce Lee
8. Kittens
9. Push Downstairs
10. Something Like A Mama
11. Moaner

Disc Two
1. Nifter – 5 A1317 Nov 97
2. Bruce Lee – Ricks 1st Dobro Mix
3. UW Orange Bed – Sept97
4. Skym – A A1317 Nov 97
5. Jumbo – Diff Bass 2 A1317 Nov 97
6. Push Upstairs – Alt 1 A1336 July 98
7. King Of Snake – Garage Mix A1313 Set 97b
8. Something Like A Mama – Alt Mix A1340 July 98 A Upstairs)
9. Please Help Me
10. Yeah Plan – From A1385
11. Ramajama

Disc Three
1. Cups – Salt City Orchestra Remix
2. Jumbo – Jedi’s Sugar Hit Mix
3. Jumbo – Futureshock Vocal Mix
4. Push Upstairs – Darren Price Remix
5. King Of Snake – Slam Remix
6. King Of Snake – Fatboy Slim Remix
7. King Of Snake – Dave Clarke Remix
8. Bruce Lee – Micronauts Remix
9. Bruce Lee – Buffalo Daughter Remix

Disc Four
1. Bruce Lee – DJ Hype & DJ Zinc Vocal Mix
2. Bruce Lee – DJ Hype & DJ Zinc Instrumental Mix
3. Bruce Lee – Futureshock Remix
4. King Of Snake – Claudio Coccoluto Remix
5. King Of Snake – Martinez Remix
6. King Of Snake – Dave Angel Remix
7. Jumbo – Rob Rives & Francois Kevorkian Dub
8. Push Upstairs – Roger S Narcotic Haze Dub
9. Push Upstairs – Adam Beyer Rmx 2

The Beaucoup Fish super deluxe edition comes packaged in a hard 12″ x 12″ box case that complements the expanded reappraisals of dubnobasswithmyheadman and Second Toughest In The Infants.

This edition includes a selection of rare and unreleased material from the time and 60-pages of new artwork alongside an essay on the album by Robin Turner. As with its predecessors, audio remastering was undertaken by Underworld’s Rick Smith and Abbey Road Studios’ Miles Showell, and the artwork created by long time Underworld collaborators, tomato.

Available as Super Deluxe 4CD, heavyweight 2LP Vinyl & 1CD, all physical formats are available bundled with an exclusive album artwork t-shirt designed by tomato available only at underworldlive.com.

Released on 25th August 2017.

http://www.underworldlive.com/news/2017/07/underworld-beaucoup-fish-2017-reissue/

http://www.underworldlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BFshapes001.jpg

http://www.underworldlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BFshapes002.jpg

http://www.underworldlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BFshapes003-1024x341.jpg

neorev

08-10-2017, 06:53 AM

Jumbo (Remastered), King of Snake (Claudio Coccoluto remix) and Ramajama are all up for streaming on Spotify and Tidal and available to purchase individually in some digital stores.

neorev

08-10-2017, 11:52 AM

24 BIT DIGITAL RELEASE:
http://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/beaucoup-fish-underworld/0060255710889

neorev

08-10-2017, 10:43 PM

Beaucoup Fish boxset preorder on ImportCDs only $45
http://www.importcds.com/beaucoup-fish/602547979599

Jon

08-14-2017, 03:22 AM

8. Something Like A Mama – Alt Mix A1340 July 98 A Upstairs)

Forgive me if this is already common knowledge (I haven't been to the dirty forums in a while):

Is this the mix (more or less) from the Blue Mountain Jam? I noticed that "Please Help Me" follows this.

neorev

08-14-2017, 11:54 AM

Forgive me if this is already common knowledge (I haven't been to the dirty forums in a while):

Is this the mix (more or less) from the Blue Mountain Jam? I noticed that "Please Help Me" follows this.

Could be, I know most folks there were begging for Blue Mountain material.

TheBang

04-06-2018, 06:40 AM

New album coming out this year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R-bl2s5V74

Jon

04-18-2018, 02:16 PM

Has this been pointed out before?

Underworld - Big Meat Show (@ 1:20)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xat5TG42dHc

Jago - I'm Going To Go (@ 1:15)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z63Ab9jKgVk

TheRealNs1

04-18-2018, 02:24 PM

convenient bump, started listening to "Everything, Everything" again this week. Such a great DVD too.

TheBang

04-18-2018, 03:26 PM

Has this been pointed out before?

Underworld - Big Meat Show (@ 1:20)

Jago - I'm Going To Go (@ 1:15)

Interesting, but I think it's just coincidence. The riff is slightly different too. UW's goes back down at the end, whereas Jago's rises all the way through the end.

Jon

04-19-2018, 09:07 AM

Interesting, but I think it's just coincidence. The riff is slightly different too. UW's goes back down at the end, whereas Jago's rises all the way through the end.

It's definitely not a sample, I was just wondering if perhaps the song inspired that piano part. The riff does alternate up and down; it's easier to pick out in the Frankie Knuckles Remix:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbjxFvkv2Ok

Thanks for the other set of ears.

TheBang

04-19-2018, 12:50 PM

Well, we know they love Frankie, so in that case, it could certainly have been an influence/homage.

neorev

05-26-2018, 04:31 PM

UNDERWORLD & IGGY POP
BELLS & CIRCLES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmJWD9jQvhc

Jord

05-26-2018, 04:56 PM

Jon

05-27-2018, 08:34 AM

Damn. Just watching a live stream of the guys at BBC Biggest Weekender in Belfast, they played that Iggy Pop collab earlier on didn't realise it was brand new.

This live stream is absolutely spot on though and makes me want to see them live.

Apparently, they've also played "And I Will Kiss" from Isles Of Wonder (2012 Olympics) the past two gigs.

fortheloveofgod

05-27-2018, 10:21 AM

Apparently, they've also played "And I Will Kiss" from Isles Of Wonder (2012 Olympics) the past two gigs.

New tune with Iggy is great. Can’t wait till they drop the new album!

Exocet

05-27-2018, 11:47 PM

this group are one of my favourites ever...i went on a listening spree with this band recently, so much of their material is extremely intense and euphoric,always found their music had a sort of deeply druggy vibe. its amazing to find out all the band members were teetotal!
their music was in the film Trainspotting I don't know if that's why I associate their music with drugs, but their 90s material has a certain specific drug vibe its weird.
some of the best produced electronic music ever really smooth sound has not dated an inch

Dubnobass...is my favourite, I really like something they did about a decade ago too called the Riverun Project, not many people have heard of.
one of those bands that has been around for decades (like Wire) that is still really consistent.

BRoswell

07-07-2018, 07:48 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrCa_PTu0t0

neorev

12-06-2018, 05:16 AM

Drift Episode 1

DRIFT EPISODE 1 out now!
https://static.qobuz.com/images/covers/8b/6j/pfx77esbf6j8b_600.jpg

24 bit available:
https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/drift-episode-1-underworld/pfx77esbf6j8b

Includes full longer versions tracks featured in the videos.

https://youtu.be/UQaRONpBrlg

Episode 2 coming in January 2019!

neorev

12-13-2018, 12:38 PM

https://youtu.be/eyCkkURIp4k

neorev

02-07-2019, 11:55 AM

DRIFT EP2

Part 1 - Appleshine
https://youtu.be/JIHB72AwpHI

Part 2 - Molehill
https://youtu.be/Pkeo0Zjb6Nc

Part 3 - Threat Of Rain
https://youtu.be/RMRFess-Xbo

neorev

03-08-2019, 11:34 PM

Anyone here pick up the new release DRIFT EPISODE 2 ATOM???

elevenism

03-09-2019, 12:07 AM

Love me some underworld.

My favorite song is Boy, Boy, Boy. It was the soundtrack to the one lost summer I had, addicted to something I'm not very proud of.
It brings back orgasmic memories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRjA26KY05Y

neorev

03-09-2019, 12:47 AM

It was the soundtrack to the one lost summer I had addicted to something I'm not very proud of.
It brings back orgasmic memories.

Been there.

neorev

03-09-2019, 04:29 AM

elevenism

Apparently the initial downloads of Drift Episode 2 ATOM had an issue with the track Soniamode. The master is loud, noisy, and almost blown out. The band was made aware and an updated, fixed version was being sent out to digital stores. Many stores, but not all, have the corrected audio up now and you must re-download your purchase. Sadly it seems all of the illegal download sites are passing around the original version with mastering issue. The copy I bought has the issue and it seems 7Digital is being daft about the whole situation. I hope they get a fix soon cuz I'm waiting to listen to the new EP.

Jon

03-15-2019, 10:50 AM

Twist (Music Bank Jam Take 7)

Stream: https://soundcloud.com/underworld/twist-music-bank-take-7-jam-r-2

Download: https://show.co/y9vMqr1

“I was there… I’m trying to cast my mind back to 2005 and the sessions at Music Bank by the railway tracks in SE1. I can’t remember why we were there… rehearsal for upcoming gigs perhaps or were we trying to capture some of the tracks from 100 Days Off in their live shape? What I do remember was we recorded loads of versions of Twist live, straight off Rick’s Midas H1000 into an 8-track portadrive.

Listening to them today they range from reconstructed live jams hardly recognisable as the original album version to faithful renditions of the aforementioned track or long takes that rise and fall over the course of 15 minutes or more, overdubbed with wild guitar solos. The version you are listening to here falls into the last category and is pretty close to the way it was played live at the time; maybe slightly longer than you’ve heard it performed unless you were in the audience at one of those special nights where Karl was channelling the spirit of Gregg Allman or Dennis Coffey and Rick just didn’t want the music to end.” – Steve Hall

https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000503980182-59wkm5-t500x500.jpg

neorev

05-21-2019, 05:35 AM

Underworld fans!

https://img.tmstor.es/underworld/46262.jpg

They have announced a new album DRIFT SONGS, a single disc/2LP made up of select DRIFT tracks...

OR...

The DRIFT SONGS 6CD boxset announced!

This all-encompassing box-set features the music, visuals and text pieces released throughout the entire 52-week DRIFT Series, across 6 CDs including the DRIFT SONGS album, 1 Blu-ray Disc and art-book.

Signed and numbered

Ships November 2019 TBC. An HD-Audio Digital Download of the DRIFT SONGS album will delivered to your inbox day of release of the album.

https://store.underworldlive.com/index.php?page=products&menu=Releases

neorev

05-23-2019, 02:23 AM

Drift Episode 4 begins!

Drift Ep. 4 Pt. 1 - Listen To Their No

https://youtu.be/dFXVQJb_Bpg

neorev

11-01-2019, 06:17 PM

DRIFT SERIES 1
https://static.qobuz.com/images/covers/vb/vu/m1akhd2kwvuvb_600.jpg
16 BIT - £25.49
24 BIT - £35.99
https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/drift-series-1-underworld/m1akhd2kwvuvb

DRIFT SERIES 1 SAMPLER EDITION
https://static.qobuz.com/images/covers/ba/c7/lzlb0j06uc7ba_600.jpg
16 BIT - £11.99
24 BIT - £16.49
https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/drift-series-1-sampler-edition-underworld/lzlb0j06uc7ba

Jon

01-30-2020, 02:03 AM

neorev

01-30-2020, 02:12 AM

Just getting around to another listen of the 2019 material to see what sticks: 12 hours and 45 minutes is a crazy feat and there's plans to continue this another year.

I have a soft spot for the material with The Necks. The nod to free/spiritual jazz (Impulse! Records: Coltrane(s), Pharoah Sanders, Sun Ra) is appreciated, and works well from an Underworld longform ambient track standpoint.

I'm aware that there are CD, Digital, and Video/Film versions of the Drift material. Is there any difference between the "full" tracks with several seconds variation between the different formats? For instance, The Necks material simplified looks like this:

Altitude Dub Continuum (31:10)
Appleshine Continuum (47:21)
Appleshine Continuum [Edit] (34:14)
A Very Silent Way (10:33)
A Very Silent Way [Edit] (5:08)

I find the mastering sounds different between the individual episode releases and the Drift Series set. Some of the video/film versions are different versions, sometimes different mixes, different sounds, etc. For instance, the video version/free download of Mile Bush Pride is 2:51 long and has a whole second section not the EP version or Drift Series set. It gets complicated with all the different versions from releases.

I was hoping to get my hands on the hi-res tracks from the Blu-ray to go with my EPs and Drift Series 1 digital.

tricil

01-30-2020, 07:29 AM

I wish they’d re-release those cool digital Riverrun series 12”’s (JAL to Toyko, Playpig etc).

This was back when I would settle for the mp3 version and jt was available on WAV as well.

Jon

01-30-2020, 12:28 PM

I find the mastering sounds different between the individual episode releases and the Drift Series set. Some of the video/film versions are different versions, sometimes different mixes, different sounds, etc. For instance, the video version/free download of Mile Bush Pride is 2:51 long and has a whole second section not the EP version or Drift Series set. It gets complicated with all the different versions from releases.

I was hoping to get my hands on the hi-res tracks from the Blu-ray to go with my EPs and Drift Series 1 digital.

Same. I haven't bought the set yet, since I already own the digital version twice. To me, though, the book alone is worth the $78.

The mix differences, at least for The Necks material, stand out instantly. CD6 of the box set is mixed like a jazz/live recording, and the single/episode versions are mixed much more "up front" and similar to other Underworld releases.

I wish they’d re-release those cool digital Riverrun series 12”’s (JAL to Toyko, Playpig etc).

This was back when I would settle for the mp3 version and jt was available on WAV as well.

PM'ed. I have the original purchases of JAL To Tokyo, Peggy Sussed, Play Pig 1, Play Pig 2, and Vanilla Monkey in aiff. Lenny Penne (High Society Mix) is in mp3.

neorev

01-30-2020, 03:50 PM

Underworld announced they will be playing shows in North America and Canada this year! Dates to be announced.

neorev

01-30-2020, 03:53 PM

I wish they’d re-release those cool digital Riverrun series 12”’s (JAL to Toyko, Playpig etc).

This was back when I would settle for the mp3 version and jt was available on WAV as well.

Yea man! Been bugging UW thru their social media. 24 bit hi-res remasters would be lovely of the Riverrun Series. They may decide to make it part of the Oblivion With Bells boxset, though I think it deserves to stand on its own. Wonder if we'll finally get that A Hundred Days Off boxset this year that they teased the other year. I know they put the boxset reissues on hold for Drift.

ninlive

01-30-2020, 04:26 PM

Damn... They are playing Movement Fest in Detroit!!!

neorev

01-31-2020, 12:25 AM

Damn... They are playing Movement Fest in Detroit!!!

More shows to come in North America/Canada too

ninlive

01-31-2020, 04:40 PM

More shows to come in North America/Canada too

This is true. But Movement is like my Christmas (and usually my birthday weekend). Before I moved away from Detroit, I would go to Movement every single year. I pretty much listened to music for one week straight. Acts like Kraftwerk, Orbital and Underworld I've always wanted to see there. It's happened a few times, and I am stoked to finally see them on the bill.

They play on my birthday, so I think I am going back to Detroit for this. If you love electronic music and are in the states, it's one of the cheapest festivals and the afterparties are the best part. Some days I would just be at afters/day parties and not even go to the festival cause the lineups were so staked. Highly recommended.

Ok... Done with my rant.

Jon

04-30-2020, 10:54 AM

https://twitter.com/underworldlive/status/1255835696503435270?s=20

roolfdriht

11-18-2020, 09:33 PM

Shot in the dark, but did anyone here purchase the Barking deluxe box and digitize it? I recently discovered that my rip of CD2/alternate versions has somehow disappeared, and naturally my physical copy is currently buried in my storage unit. If anyone would be willing to share, I'd be grateful and then some ;)

(Also happy to share my proof of purchase if that's a concern. Amazed I could find that receipt from a decade ago, but things I really need from the last 3 months still elude me, heh)

jmtd

06-23-2022, 12:14 PM

I think underworld’s “drift” project kinda bombed because it’s not a traditional album, which is a shame because there are some true BANGERS on there

Or did it?

DVYDRNS

06-23-2022, 02:18 PM

Drift has some AWESOME stuff on it. I listen to it regularly. the Drift Selections vinyl sounds great too!

roolfdriht

06-23-2022, 03:58 PM

I think underworld’s “drift” project kinda bombed because it’s not a traditional album, which is a shame because there are some true BANGERS on there

Or did it?

I guess it depends how one defines “bombed”. Clearly they’re preaching to the converted at this point in their career, but my not at all scientific read was that the fanbase seemed to appreciate it quite a bit (heck, I bought both versions of the box set and revisit it regularly). As with anything so sprawling, there’s a bit of bloat, but I’d take more vs. less from them given the stylistic breadth.

I would have zero complaints about a Drift 2 at some point, but maybe first they can get around to rescheduling their U.S. tour. I was so disappointed when those pre-covid dates were nixed outright rather than being postponed.

TheBang

06-25-2022, 08:18 AM

I think underworld’s “drift” project kinda bombed because it’s not a traditional album, which is a shame because there are some true BANGERS on there

Or did it?
I think it depends on how you define success and bombing. Did it sell like a traditional album? No 8-disc behemoth would. Nor the 1-disc sampler. I don't think they were under any illusions as to how it would sell. And actually, the box set sold out faster than they were expecting, which is why the reissued it later in the smaller form factor.

Did it serve as a capper for an experiment and a new way of producing and releasing new material? Yes, it that regard, it was a success. Based on the interviews, R+K seemed rather pleased with how it went, and were eager to continue with Drift Series 2. It seems clear that the pandemic put kinks into their plans though. We won't really find out until they start releasing again though.

jmtd

06-27-2022, 01:37 PM

I guess it depends how one defines “bombed”. Clearly they’re preaching to the converted at this point in their career

Bucking the trend perhaps, but I'm a relatively recent convert. I guess, I am not clearly defining what success for Drift would look like. I haven't seen the songs turn up elsewhere or people rave about them, but I guess they're stacked up against established tracks which will only ever grow in status. Kinda similar to NIN stuff. Perhaps my expectations are unrealistic. Anyway, I'm still trying to ingest it, but there are some really great tracks in there.

Did it serve as a capper for an experiment and a new way of producing and releasing new material? Yes, it that regard, it was a success. Based on the interviews, R+K seemed rather pleased with how it went, and were eager to continue with Drift Series 2. It seems clear that the pandemic put kinks into their plans though. We won't really find out until they start releasing again though.

That's good news. Here's hoping.

Thanks folks for your input!