A Collection

by Underworld

Overview

This one-disc run through Underworld's 20-year career serves a purpose, yet newcomers should know this prime techno act already has a couple of necessary albums (Dubnobasswithmyheadman and Second Toughest in the Infants), plus there's a companion release to this set (1992-2012) that features the "real" full-length versions of most of these cuts, although you do have to shell out for a second disc. On top of this all, folks intrigued by Underworld generally fall in love with them, so this gateway drug will likely become redundant. All that being said, the strength of this material is undeniable, and when you put "King of Snake," "Born Slippy NUXX," and "Pearls Girl" all on the same set -- even in their single edits -- you'd have to be the king or queen of nitpicky to not award that set gold status. Even if A Collection is by the numbers, they are great numbers and rounded out by some intriguing collaborations (with Brian Eno, High Contrast, and such) along with powerful live cuts. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	01/31/2012
Label:	Cooking Vinyl
UPC:	0711297984422
Rank:	60920

Tracks

1. The First Note Is Silent
2. Scribble
3. Beebop Hurry
4. Downpipe
5. Crocodile
6. To Heal
7. Two Months Off
8. Jumbo
9. Born Slippy NUXX
10. Dark and Long (Dark Train) [2011 Edit]
11. Mmm Skyscraper I Love You [2011 Edit]
12. Pearls Girl
13. Cowgirl [Live]
14. Rez [2011 Edit]
15. King of Snake
16. Moaner

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Underworld   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Mark Knight   Primary Artist
Karl Hyde   Primary Artist
High Contrast   Primary Artist
Brian Eno   Primary Artist
D. Ramirez   Primary Artist
Tiesto   Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Giorgio Moroder   Composer
Donna Summer   Composer
Darren Emerson   Composer
Underworld   Producer
Lincoln Barrett   Composer,Producer
Mark Knight   Composer,Producer
Geoff Jukes   Management
Perou   Photography
Dean Marriott   Producer
Karl Hyde   Composer
Miles Showell   Mastering
Mike Gillespie   Management
Steve Hall   Executive Producer
Rick Smith   Composer,Producer
Tijs Verwest   Composer
Dean Ramirez   Composer
Brian Eno   Producer,Composer
Tiesto   Producer
Jeff Metal   Photography
Tomato   Sleeve Design
Peter Bellotte   Composer