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CodeDS/UK/24102
NameUnderworld (1987)
Variations of NameLemon Interupt | Steppin' Razor | Mr. and Mrs. Christmas
Dates1987
GenderGroup (Male)
Place of Birth/OriginCardiff, Wales (born)
RelationshipsMembers:
Karl Hyde,
Rick Smith

Past Members:
Bryn Burrows,
Alfie Thomas,
Baz Allen,
Pascal Consoli,
Darren Emerson
BiographyUnderworld are a British electronic music group and the principal collaborative project of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith.

After briefly performing as a funk and synth-pop outfit, resulting in two albums between 1988 and 1989, Underworld gained prominence after reshaping into a dance and techno band, releasing albums including Dubnobasswithmyheadman (1994), Second Toughest in the Infants (1996) and Beaucoup Fish (1999), as well as singles "Born Slippy .NUXX" and "Dark & Long (Dark Train)". Known for their atmospheric, progressive compositions, Hyde's cryptic lyrics, and dynamic live performances, Underworld have influenced a wide range of artists and have been featured in soundtracks and scores for films, television, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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