Disco de Underworld: “1992-2002”

As the end of 2003 approaches, Underworld release their first compilation. Sixteen tracks separated on two discs. Eleven of the tracks have appeared on previous studio albums, while the remaining five have never appeared on a studio album at all (until this one). The compilation starts off with "Bigmouth", which makes prodigious use of the harmonica following along side a sycopated beat and a thumping bass. Later on, there's "Spikee", which is 12 minutes, 30 seconds long. A chugging "locomotive" melody is the best I can describe it, which is why I like it so much. On the second disc, there's an extended version of "Push Upstairs" (with additional lyrics)which I think is better than the original version found on "Beaucoup Fish". That, in turn, is followed by an extended version of "Moaner", which isn't that much better than the original (they should've left the last three minutes off, if you know what I mean). Still, "Moaner" is a great track. These are some of the highlights of "1992 - 2002". My only complaint is that "Dinosaur Adventure 3D" wasn't included. After all, it was released as a single (then again, it was released in 2003, hence, that's why it wasn't included). In any case, this compilation is a good start for the casual listener, and even if you aren't, you should buy this anyway for the five tracks not released on any prior album.

Underworld...Well if you're reading this you are either a die-hard fan, or soon to be. '92-'02 is a wonderful album and great starter if you don't own an album yet. Plus, it's relatively cheap!

The straight talk is buy "Second Toughest in the Infants" as well-that is a 6 star album. Let these albums sink in slowly, they will stick with you forever. And play it loud.

I love this CD Anthology. It showcases some of the Underworld's best songs. It also has some very hard to find tracks like the 12 minute plus Spikee, the beautifully sad & mellow 8 ball, an unreleased extended version of Push Upstairs and the harmonica driven Big Mouth. All of the songs on this 2 CD set are wonderful. If you are curious about the Underworld or you are a die hard, buy this Anthology.

But do not buy it for the DVD if you live in North America. The DVD is region 2 encoded. That is the only reason I give this version 4 out of 5 stars. Without a region free DVD player, chances are you won't be able to watch it. Which is really too bad because it contains the Videos for Jumbo and Push Upstairs. Both are excellent videos and both are hard to come by. If you can view region 2 encoded DVDs, then buy this version of the Anthology. The DVD is worth the extra money. If you can't view region 2 stuff, I would recommend getting the regular version of this Anthology set. It is significantly cheaper.

If you enjoy the Underworld, this is a great way to experience their music. This is a wonderful sample of the music they have made over the past decade. Put this CD in, sit back and let it take you where it takes you. The Underworld doesn't create songs so much as they create beautiful art that you can listen to.

I love this CD Anthology. It showcases some of the Underworld's best songs. It also has some very hard to find tracks like the 12 minute plus Spikee, the beautifully sad & mellow 8 ball, the original version of Dirty and the harmonica driven Big Mouth. It also has classic Underworld tunes like King of Snake, Jumbo, Born Slippy Nuxx, Dirty Epic, Dark Train, and Mmm Skyscraper I love you.

Moaner, Born Slippy Nuxx & Push Upstairs are all unique versions. Each is slightly different than the album/single versions. This makes another reason to buy this CD set. All of the songs on this 2 CD set are wonderful. If you are curious about the Underworld, buy this Anthology.

If you enjoy the Underworld, this is a great way to experience their music. This is a wonderful sample of the music they have made over the past decade. Put this CD in, sit back and let it take you where it takes you. The Underworld doesn't create songs so much as they create beautiful art that you can listen to.

I like this anthology for a few reasons. You get a few tracks that are hard to get or unreleased (Bigmouth, Dirty, Spikee, 8 Ball) and a few that are popular but haven't been on a studio release (Dark and Long Dark Train, Rez, even Born Slippy .NUXX). Of course, all their important works, such as Cowgirl, Two Months Off, Pearl's Girl and what not, are still there. I'd recommend this for not only Underworld fans, but those who are looking to start listening to dance/techno music, as this collection is actually a lot better than most of the Techno sets that I've heard (which is probably why Underworld is the only techno act I'm really a fan of). I love it how each song is in it's full version - the first disc is packed and there's only 7 tracks on it! Of course, the second disc is where you get the hits, and due to some of the relatively short times on some of Beacoup Fish's tracks (7 minutes, which is short for them) there's 9 tracks there.

My only complaint would be this; there's too many tracks from Beacoup Fish. Push Upstairs, King of Snake, Jumbo and Moaner...were they all necessary? I'd say that Second Toughest was just as good that there's only one track from there...then again, Pearl's Girl is about the only track that would sound as good from outside the album. However, I think that A Hundred Days Off is better than both of those, and that's only got one song from it too. It's weird that "Dinosaur Adventure 3D", didn't make the cut in front of Moaner or even Jumbo (which is still my favorite track off Beacoup Fish, but it didn't seem too necessary here).

Besides Dinosaur Adventure not being on it, it's still an excellent release. Everyone ought to own this, if only for the first track, "Bigmouth". It seems out of flavor for Underworld, but it's just as unique as any of their stuff.