Great show!
by Xa3ap on 4/21/16Fox Theater - Oakland - OaklandA really enjoyable experience! Would go see them again in a heartbeat!
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Arts Centre Melbourne presents
UNDERWORLD
The legendary electronic group behind landmark release ‘dubnobasswithmyheadman’ and the equally game changing 'Born Slippy (Nuxx)' are back for their first Australian performance in seven years.
Embraced by 90s’ indie fans and dance music lovers alike, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, the duo responsible for bridging the gap between techno and more traditional electronic bands like New Order and Depeche Mode, are now set to bring their shuddering bass and electrifying visuals to the State Theatre for the first time.
Off the back of their Grammy-nominated release ‘Barbara Barbara, we face a shining future’ along with their peak-time ‘Born Slippy (Nuxx)’ anthem revived this year for the Trainspotting sequel, prepare for a journey through two decades of genre-breaking British music. Prepare to stand up and dance to the euphoric beat of Underworld.
★★★★ 'Electrifying' – the Guardian
'More intoxicating than ever... A euphoric rush of their most epic tunes' – The Telegraph UK
★★★★ 'On my list of things to do before I die' – Resident Advisor
'The masters of electronic music' – Sydney Morning Herald
A really enjoyable experience! Would go see them again in a heartbeat!
I love Underworld. One of the main things is all of the layers and little sonic details they put in. Even songs I have the spaces between beats memorized I could barely make out. Bass was completely overwhelming. We left early. I was really really looking forward to this. Also my Maker's Mark tasted like it was watered down with cheap vodka. I will not be seeing Underworld at the Fox again.
The show was amazingly great. The crowd was extremely excited, especially when they played their hits: Two Months Off and Rez. Then when the group closed with their big hit Born Slippy, the crowd went absolutely wild. Carl and Rick are amazing to watch perform together. After all these years, they are still fantastic!!!
Rick and Karl continue to be on fire! I loved the mix of floaty tunes like Low Burn and 8 Ball and the driving pounding harder tunes of Jumbo, Rez and Cowgirl. They sent us off with Born Slippy .NUXX, naturally!
What can I say? UW is off the charts with their banging, thumping techno, yet sometimes mellow and blissed out downtempo songs. One of my all time favorite groups who put on a display of visual orgasmic and aural pleasure. These guys ripped an amazing performance that blew the roof off the Fox, which is by far 1 of the Bay Area's coolest venues. I have had the good fortune of witnessing Underworld 4 times now over the last 20 years and they do not disappoint. They are classic and still in style! Amazing show. I am grateful for having the chance to see them again. And they just played a set at Coachella. Missed that but thanks to YouTube. I am blessed these wankers graced our presence here in Cali! Love me some Underworld.
I was a fan of Underworld throughout high school and college but never saw them live. Saw they were touring the states for the first time in years and decided to take the plunge. They put on an excellent, lengthy show (2+ hours) with a massively varied setlist. At 55, Karl Hyde has excellent stamina and energy and his signature unself-conscious dancing was a highlight. The sound is a bit boomy and rock - US soundsystems for electronic music are notoriously underpowered - but they overcame these limitations with a creative sound mix. Overall if you are a fan of the group you will really enjoy this show, even though you'll be surrounded by geezers reliving their rave halcyon days.
Magical. Biblical. Absolute Perfection. Unforgettable. I am still buzzing from the show. Took my best friends to see Underworld live at the gorgeous Fox Theater in Oakland. VIP at Telegraph was awesome. But the men and their music were PERFECTION. Played a 2 hour set with some rare tracks I haven't heard live, and I've been seeing them live for 20 years. So emotionally charged, it was breathtaking and I was on my feet the entire time. Love and light to the true godfathers of real electronica! Karl and Rick, you are everything everything!
Simply put - these guys are the original masters. It is not their first rodeo and the bring it like no one else. Their new album is so amazing I really just wanted to hear it front to back. But, like true masters they mixed the old and new seamlessly. I think a lot of the crowd only knew a few of the classic tracks and weren't really aware of the sheer volume of material they have and were completely and totally floored. Hands down of the best shows I have ever seen.
I've been listening to their music for over 20 years but had never been able to see them live, so I was particularly excited about this show, and boy did they deliver! Great songs, great sound (not excessively loud, thank God!) and great vibes. I wouldn't miss them next time around!
I thought that would just be a '90s rave nostalgia experience, but they really put on a great show. Great pacing and flow to an epic finale. Really had the crowd in a blissed-out ecstatic frenzy by the end, no psychoactives required.
The whole thing was fab from start to finish. One of the best concerts I've been to ever.
This was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I danced all night, and I knew every song! I wish it went on for hours. I can't wait to see them again!
BEST show I've ever been to at the Hollywood Bowl. Great crowd, vibe, sound and lighting.
Come all the way from the other side of the world, the fans wait for over a decade (outside of a lame rave) and only give 90 minutes to the fans? Very disappointed. Tons of songs I wished to have heard..
Having been a fan of Underworld since the release of dubnobasswithmyheadman, it was no surprise that their performance of said album would be nothing less of amazing. I've seen them a few times and would see them a few more. Their infinite energy and love for what they do is more than evident in their radiant performances. Even though I would have been thrilled to have seen the graphics from the original concert series on the big screen again, the music and Karl's stage presence more than made up for the lack of graphics. A magical evening indeed. Jungle's performance left me equally speechless. I wish so much success for this band, just not at the expense of pop mediocrity.
What a great show! Jungle opened up and got everyone warmed up with their contagious groovy beats that made you want to sing along and dance. And of course Underworld did not disappoint and played like it was 1999 all over again! =D
This was a very awesome to see a new band with such talent to open up for veterans Underworld. ... I can't wait to see what they do in the coming years. ... funky modern Bee Geesesqe
I can't quite express how amazing Underworld's performance was. The lead (Karl Hyde?) had such great energy and truly seemed to be enjoying himself and happy to be performing at the Hollywood Bowl. I've seen Underworld every time they have performed in the Los Angeles area. This was one of their top shows although they have all been amazing. I love the Hollywood Bowl and as usual the audience was wonderful, pleasant and fun. I really enjoyed the opening act Jungle who I was not familiar with before.
Spectacular night at Hollywood Bowl! Underworld was great. We missed the opening (Jungle) due to traffic coming up from San Diego, but to our seats just in time for Underworld. And they did not disappoint. Everyone had a great time and Underworld had the entire bowl dancing!
This was the first time I've seen Underworld live and, I have to say, they were great; to that I have to add all 4 of us who attended this concert together fell in love with Jungle - what an original sound, kind of 80s sound (made me think of Miami or Miami Vice); super solid performance and great music. Both worth every penny.