Underworld - Threat of Rain (

[@ernestolombardo5811]

Ladies and gentlemen, Underworld has entered a second golden era, this quick 'n' dirty guerrilla-style creative approach is suiting them beautifully.

[@joeszilvagyi]

Third golden era?

[@elblanco5]

Sitting here writing some stuff for work and DAMMIT this is so freaking good I stop what I'm doing and just listen in awe. Somebody else here said "Underworld has entered a second golden era..." and that is absolutely true. Jaw on floor.

[@whywhywhy9659]

Classic underworld. It's more if a trip than a song. Journey through a dark soundscape, gives me hope.

[@markshah437]

Love this track. Reminds me of Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon's On the Run. Incredible suite of music overall though, such an amazing and freeing concept. Hats off to Karl and Rick for such dedication to the art.

[@leonardzimmerman1308]

You are still finding enjoyment in making music - and that shows. I love that we get to go on these journeys with you.

[@zonesquestiloveunderworld]

This is BRILLIANT. A return to the dark, nocturnal techno sound of the Dark & Long and Cowgirl EPs. SO GOOD!

[@Mibit911]

Right everyone was saying this is back to second toughest but I disagree except for the banging bass 2nd toughest had. To me second toughest is more of a floaty happy ethereal album like an empty world of just bright water and a blue sky and your floating in it. Dubnobass on the other hand is dark moody, and hypnotizing with its nocturnal synths thay pull you into this underground world of techno covered in large buildings ands Grey sky's where it always rains but it's your home and the city never sleeps

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

@@Mibit911 I agree, this is a cool jam but it's missing any real melodic progressions in the bass or the upper registers. It's missing those lush cords and pads from either of those two albums. This is a different direction in my opinion.

[@zonesquestiloveunderworld]

​​@@theblowupdollsmusicI can't say I disagree entirely, I suppose I was referring specifically to minimal tracks like "Cowgirl [Winjer Mix]", "Dark Hard" and "Burts", which are some of my all-time favourites; if you're not into minimal techno I can totally understand disliking this track. I do echo your comment about the lack of melodic development, though; while I absolutely love "Drift" overall, it's a recurring issue throughout - so many of the tracks just don't go anywhere particularly interesting, despite having so much potential. I feel like they've struggled somewhat with this since "Barking", which was almost entirely devoid of progression and adhered far too rigidly to a pop song verse/chorus/verse format and mid-tempo "anthemic" feel. IMO "Barbara" somewhat improved upon this and was in many ways a more successful attempt at the "Barking" approach (sans the superfluous collaborations). But once again most tracks simply settle into a groove and then stay there. "Drift" has a lot of variety and there's several tracks that IMO easily qualify among the band's repertoire of classics, but once again there's a lack of progression permeating throughout. Somewhere along the way, Underworld became an electronic jam band! 😅 Unfortunately, the newest album "Strawberry Hotel" hasn't really rectified these issues, and the fact that most tracks are 2-3 minutes is pretty disappointing, with only a single one, the very rudimentary and repetitive "Gene Pool", extends beyond 5 minutes. It's a shame, because Rick is a ludicrously talented producer with some absolutely brilliant ideas, and he's got a fantastic ear for subtlety and textural depth, but I feel like he needs someone to give these ideas a broader structure and an underlying progressive foundation. I wish they'd let Karl's voice take a backseat more often too - I love his voice and it's iconic, but I feel like his voice is all too often the only source of melodic engagement and variation, while layers of similar-sounding synths loop simplistic arpeggios endlessly, often without a single interesting change throughout a given track's duration.

[@zonesquestiloveunderworld]

​@@Mibit911It's crazy that two people can hear the same music and have such radically divergent impressions! I would never use adjectives like "happy" and "floaty" to describe "Second Toughest", for me it's a pensive, introspective night-time journey into a hallucinatory nebula of pure abstraction, perfect for sitting in the darkness and reflecting on life and the nature of reality. Whenever I listen to it I imagine hurtling though vast gloomy caverns brimming with amorphous, constantly shifting entities of pure energy, and mind-warpingly elaborate and intricate machines speeding down rollercoaster-esque highways that course and thread their way through planets and outer space. I can definitely relate to that sense of floating in water with "Stagger", though - that imagery really suits the atmosphere of the track. The only track that sounds remotely "happy" to me is "Blueski", but that's not so much "happiness" per se, more "a well-deserves relaxation after heavy exertion"... maybe "To Dream of Love" too, but it's a very specific, ecstatic kind of "happiness". But your interpretation is intriguing, and has inspired me to listen to the album again with your descriptions in mind. 🙏

[@Pauliemelt]

My interpretation of this track, for what its worth: A person trying to convince themselves they are ok (I'm good, I'm alright), but something dark is brewing deep within and gathers momentum until it literally erupts and takes over. When it finally subsides they are left with the aftermath. The threat of rain was actualised and boy did it pour and now everything is drenched.

[@elyuw]

You just can't beat a properly long Underworld track. Love it, well done guys.

[@goodsirknight]

Holy shit this is fucking nuts! Absolutely pulverising track, imagine hearing this in a dark club at 4 in the morning. Keep em coming lads x

[@ogasi1798]

SO GOOD

[@Taikiman1]

Don’t ever stop...you guys keep pushing all the boundaries!

[@danwilson7636]

I Love the trance, hypnotic thing. The sounds they come up with seem to fit so well. I'm so thankful for Underworld because they never let me down 😁

[@adventureswithphil2560]

Well over 3 decades of creating magic. Thank you.

[@elizabarry8633]

Can't get enough of Underworld. So oooo good....😎💖💗❣

[@Ariel-qn5wc]

This is innovation totally, making music from the 90's and they still surprising me but i think they passed to another state of mind, and conscious.

[@chrishoughton3115]

Holy shitballs, what an EPIC train ride through mental sound city. All aboard!!!

[@djoniriaable]

Terrific exercise of Intelligent Techno !!! Absolutely amazing !!!

[@cadburykid141]

10 parts of DRIFT down and this is the best...proper techno!

[@DepecheWorld76]

Every thursday looking forward and Every time freeking good music. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind.

[@spikee2564]

It's like the ultra best of Brian Eno combined with the ultra best of Underworld. Seldom have I been this ecstatic! The soundscape created by all these layers is just amazing.

[@reybarr8670]

I LOVE this Album.. Threat of Rain is mind blowing with the synth drones throughout the track. Its well like Pink Floyds On the Run. But You guys take it to another level. I can't get enough of Underworld. This album will be my top.

[@landonweb]

Always the best. One of a kind.

[@ruip100]

Max no one bether

[@Tabazan7]

You never cease too too amaze me with your constant quality...

[@theNickRYG]

Now THAT was a fantastic voyage. Love it!

[@tomas_horn]

Alright alright. I spit it out. Definitely a 10 on the badass scale!!

[@M77BOOTS]

I'm under water with this music, floating freely and following the current

[@noname-JS]

God I miss the chill techno underground of London

[@Taikiman1]

I have been following you guys for over a decade! Just keeps getting better!!!

[@Scheihalut]

Thank You Very Much - Thats Full Perfect - One of the Best Songs

[@CristianSirb]

TECHNO pioneers and still avant-garde!

[@mykeymay]

ABSOLUTELY HYPNOTISING

[@muffels76]

yeah the Sound "Drift" me in the Cosmos now 😎😜🤪👍🏻

[@rockorc42]

Started out giving me a huge Harthouse vibe (Pulse - Cariño), then went off on it's own adventure... and what journey! Fantastic track!

[@nicemusic8617]

1993-2019 always great!!!

[@Zebula1918]

1980-2019

[@Mibit911]

1977

[@rwffmusic]

Good lord. Underworld are rocking it

[@richardsevcik8735]

It's the best music in the world.....for me

[@phuturelee3420]

Fantastic.

[@jacquesmesrine4615]

Yeah this is underworld....hypnotic....

[@Pauliemelt]

Oh...my.... goodness! Underworld in my bones, in my blood, in my soul.

[@townietownie6211]

Had to turn this up dark and longer . Superb gives us more UNDERWORLD

[@octaviusbrine909]

yes yes love the sound of underworld

[@girlinagale]

Quality, no label ghost producers were harmed in the making of this. Do it yourself, it gets better that way.

[@edgarvleeming7412]

SWEET!! FULL SUPPORT

[@chicagomusicguide]

ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT! Cannot love your music and videos enough! KEEP IT UP!

[@highspacefox]

This might sound silly, but I think a modern interpretation / remix of Underneath the Radar and Change The Weather albums would be fantastic. The drift series is absolutely outstanding and I thank you for the continued creation!

[@raulache5058]

Love love love

[@BeeRich33]

Love yer stuff, boys! Slainte!

[@Anna-vz5jl]

Love it and I haven’t listened to it yet i just know it’s going to be good 🎉

[@johnedwards486]

Love the totality of your approach. Thanks to Iggy Pop who introduced u you on his radio program

[@kellymelrose8527]

beautifull music ...thank you for making it

[@АнастасияЛучникова-т9у]

Восторг!

[@TheSoundrookie]

This is the kind of track that makes me wonder; Is this totally brilliant or is it an easy made attempt to sound like it could be? After listening for 2 years I still can decide, but since I'm stil listening, I'm kinda leaning towards totally brilliant.

[@InterVivos1]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! YES!!!

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

🔊🎶.I’m.good.I’m.good.I’m.alright.🎶🔊

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

...I’m good... I’m alright... glad to hear you chaps are too♠️👌🎛🎚👍😁(Underworld)

[@glorious.warrior]

Respect

[@MixingMasteringMentoring]

Bloody awesome. Standard.

[@yasuhiko.arakawa]

love it

[@ptownie7603]

Spooky tunes so good 🖤✌️

[@ivangoosy1330]

Simply Amazing!

[@genevievecoxon6916]

Yes!!

[@06eric]

LOOOOOOVE IT.

[@koolrockradio]

WE love Underworld!

[@MrThomas1958]

yes !

[@miloskukulicic4049]

👌🏻beautiful

[@jasminamarkovic5889]

Fantastic !!

[@Ivegotthebrains]

ROCKS!

[@ajsonline]

Feckin Awesome!

[@planetmusic11]

Amazing track and It sounds like to explain yourself to a psychiatrist without success

[@jasminamarkovic5889]

Ovo je brutalna perverzija..:DD !!!! Dobro sam, dobro !! :DD

[@psicologonoezuniga]

fabuloso!!

[@chaname6580]

Cool

[@maxnielsen7199]

That was class

[@ptownie7603]

Speak techno✌️👽

[@mikedecraene5376]

Big one.

[@FrankGane]

Wow 😀

[@bsfreitas]

no words.

[@inedriessen5163]

Gewoon lekkere muziek

[@technoid71]

Yes that's nice!

[@commandodj]

I"m good !

[@themrswanda]

others: i've gotta new boyfriend.. me: i've discovered new music

[@Anna-vz5jl]

Wow 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@vincentvandervelden3554]

I'm good, I'm good...I'm alright on a sinister beat is challenging, man ... can't lie

[@interludejones]

I found a happy place!

[@krobs151]

fucking brilliant/ thursdays/ infinite loop

[@woofmute]

i'm alright

[@katyisgone]

i'm good

[@theblueoddity]

@@katyisgone im good

[@MartinTreadgold]

kinda reminds me of Pink Floyd Echoes or On the Run

[@mikedenby6771]

There's a few from the Drift series which have a Pink Floyd vibe, such as Ep1 Part 5: A Very Silent Way with the Necks

[@tenguradio]

Waiting to see you perform for halloween night! Bogotá - Colombia 31/10/19

[@JOHNCONNOR19840]

Wish i could make songs with you guys my heroes x

[@soloangel910]

delirium tremends : )

[@olliemal2509]

Dear Santa I'm good I'm alright I hope 2022 is good your busy it's Alright Mind yourselfs be good 👍 imagine Alright play loud the Nebiors are out for Christmas 🎄

[@inedriessen5163]

Voor gevorderden

[@cristhiandelgado954]

💗

[@Dinho1910]

som muito foda! !

[@garlicscope]

"Second Toughest..." now has been equaled.

[@nym5qu17]

no lol secon toughest is their magnum opus. Although beacoup fish does come at a close second for me

[@sweetwheatsy]

Not quite... but I'd be hard-pressed to say this isn't their second golden era

[@LouiseAttaque888]

Sending this song to the next person who asks how I'm doing

[@stevegee9386]

I'm getting tangerine dream with an essence of lemon and a touch of blade runner Mmmmmmmm!

[@shadowplay1976]

Holy shit....

[@marcelvandervelden3081]

Underworld in the backseat ..

[@BeeRich33]

I"m all #Drifty

[@claudiaiacovelli6960]

I don't know how to feel. I forgot what an emotion is😶