(idm) Re: Underworld - Mayan Theater LA

From Daniel M.
Sent Tue, Nov 24th 1998, 19:04

>This stuff was so pointless and mediocre. I doubt their new
>album will be good.

What I've heard so far has been quite good. I think that a lot of the 
subtle "complexities" that you may hear in their recordings don't translate 
well live, if they're even played at all. Their focus live seems to be more 
on the 4-to-the-floor thing, for the energy I suppose. There is a fair bit 
of improv in the mixing/track muting live and as with any improv situation, 
it can be hit or miss musically.

>Long Train (I think that's the name)

Dark Train, perhaps.

>They sound really uninspired and lacking good ideas for material.
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>I highly doubt I will ever go see them again. And I especially
>doubt I will like anything off their new release (which I think
>is slated for march).

Hmmm....see above.

        -Daniel