Oh the wires are alive with rumblings from the heart of Lemonworld and slowly but surely Underworld’s latest creations are edging their way onto the airwaves across the globe..
On Thursday Zane Lowe featured the first release “Scribble” from Underworld’s forthcoming album. A development on the drum and bass feel good jam called “You Do Scribble” that had featured strongly in their live performances over the past three years, “Scribble” is at once a huge departure from their traditional style and a return to the euphoric dance anthems that made them so hugely popular in the mid 90’s. The radio edit that has been released with this video does not do justice to the full 6+ minute version that was played as Pete Tong’s Essential Tune on Friday night.
Working closely on the production with Drum and Bass artist High Contrast this release will open Underworld to a whole new audience while also test the tolerance of their devoted fan base who will have to come to terms with Underworld’s ever evolving sound and lust for experimentation.
With the sound of this new releases, and considering Diamond Jigsaw and Strumpet performed on tour last year there is a clear feeling that this album is both going to be a return to commercial dance for Underworld and a return to their original 80’s sound. The vibe is very much optomistic with lyrics like “its Ok, You give me everything I need” – this all runs true with an assurance that Underworld is about celebration… which is no doubt true for their epic world renowned live shows…
… The album is due to be released at the end of the Summer and in the mean time Underworld are performing at a series of Festivals in Australia and have more dates announced in Europe.. with more on the way.
Check: www.underworldlive.com for a free mp3 download of Scribble for this week only!! So get it quick!
