Techno stars Underworld will release a new compilation, Athens, November 4 via !K7. The album, which will be the first in a series, is being credited to Underworld Vs The Misterons, a moniker for Underworld's Karl Hyde and Rick Smith along with collaborators Darren Price and Steven Hall. Generally known for shiny and shimmery soundscapes, this comp highlights the experimental foundations of the band's dance music—from prog to dance to jazz. The album's musical agenda is wide reaching, featuring everything from a take on "Oh," a song originally heard on the soundtrack to Danny Boyle's 1997 film A Life Less Ordinary, to a stream-of-consciousness rap by Hyde on the Brian Eno collaboration "Beebop Hurry." Track Listing For Athens: 01. Journey In Satchidananda- Alice Coltrane Featuring Pharoah Sanders 02. You Know, You Know- Mahavishnu Orchestra 03. Theme From Sprite- Squarepusher 04. Penny Hitch- Soft Machine 05. 2HB- Roxy Music 06. Space Odyssey- Detroit Experiment 07. Rectify- Moodyman 08. The Promise- Osunlade 09. Oh- Underworld 10. Gnanmankoudji (Broken-Afro Mix)- Laurent Garnier 11. New York City- Miroslav Vitous 12. Beebop Hurry- Brian Eno And Karl Hyde www.underworld-misterons-athens.com http://underworldlive.com www.k7.com
