Underworld Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future

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• Underworlds Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future (2016) marks a creative resurgence for the duo of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith. After a six-year hiatus since Barking, this album finds them embracing a more emotive and introspective sound. The opening track, I Exhale, sets an upbeat tone with its driving rhythm and spoken-word verses, while songs like Low Burn and Nylon Strung delve into themes of love and emotional connection. The album’s title, inspired by a personal family moment, reflects its overarching message of hope and resilience.

  Critically acclaimed, Barbara Barbara received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album and achieved a Metacritic score of 81, indicating universal acclaim. Reviewers praised the album’s production quality and Hyde’s vocal performance, noting it as a significant step forward in Underworld’s discography. The album’s blend of electronic textures with heartfelt lyrics showcases the duo’s ability to evolve while maintaining their distinctive sound.

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  Underworld have made their best album in almost twenty years. The Line of Best Fit

  Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future belongs on Underworld’s top shelf. AllMusic

  Underworld remain pretty diverse in their delivery. Record Collector

  Underworld refuse to heed their own advice, and the subtle juxtaposition of light and dark elevate Barbara from a decent listen to an enthralling one. Clash Music

  Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future feels like a gesture of resignation. Slant Magazine

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  AllMusic rating: AllMusic users: (224 votes) Read the AllMusic.com review

• Artist: Underworld Label: Smith Hyde Productions Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Worldwide Genre: Electronic Style: House

• A1 I Exhale
  A2 If Rah
  A3 Low Burn
  B1 Santiago Cuatro
  B2 Motorhome
  B3 Ova Nova
  B4 Nylon Strung