Ian talks about Underworld, linking them, most astutely I think, with my favourite record of all time (
Tiger Bay doncha know). I agree with his assessment - Underworld are, if not exactly underrated, then certainly misrepresented, given credit for the wrong stuff (being a rock band?? I mean what the fuck??), worshipped for their songform when all the while the sole purpose of Karl Hyde's vocals is to give shape to the emotional content that is
already there in the music (this is the
real grand secret of Underworld: they make bangers not anthems, and yet somehow their kick drums and snare hits and chord changes all, simultaneous to rushin' outta control, tremble tremulously with unreleased tears. If you haven't bought
Beacoup Fish yet you really really should. Really.
