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ONLINE 02-FEB-01 CD Reviews: underworld/everything, everything Elizabeth Jardina none Most of the people in the world can be divided into three categories: those who love techno, those who like techno at parties when they're in the mood to dance and/or have had a little to drink, and those who think techno is anxiety-inducing. If you belong to the first group and already know the Underworld's previous albums, you may have a been-there, done-that attitude about them. If you're in the second group, Underworld's live album, Everything, Everything, is definitely worth looking into. For the rest of you, I hear there's a new Enya CD out. Everything, Everything doesn't disappoint. Recorded live on Underworld's tours across the globe, the album preserves the feel of being at a club - the occasional audience sounds aren't nearly as offensive as they are on most live albums, when you want those people just to shut up so you can hear the performer. The world of pop culture first noticed Underworld when the group's "Born Slippy" made it onto the soundtrack of the 1996 movie Trainspotting. That song, which became a hit for the three-member group, was their breakthrough into mainstream music. They remain accessible to the novice listener on Everything, Everything, which includes "Born Slippy." Underworld's not a group afraid to do interesting things. The track that mixes the songs "Shudder" and "King of Snake" begins with a crazy guitar riff and then decrescendos into a single repeated vocal line. The vocals, provided by Kyle Hyde, are generally calm and engaging, although you never really want to sing along. More than any other tricks of speeding up and slowing the beats, the vocals distinguish the songs from one another and make them hummable. This album would be great for your next party, workout or late-night homework session when you're struggling to stay awake. - Elizabeth Jardina - back - Search the Thresher pages: Enter your search terms: Copyright © 2000 The Rice Thresher. All Rights Reserved. This document may be distributed electronically, provided that it is distributed in its entirety and includes this notice. However, it cannot be reprinted without the express written permission of: The Rice Thresher, Rice University MS-524, PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892, USA. The Thresher Online Project -- ethresh@listserv.rice.edu