Dirty Epic

Underworld

About Dirty Epic

"Dirty Epic" is a 1994 single by Underworld. The track was originally released in an instrumental form as "Dirty" in 1992, credited to the group's short-lived alias, Lemon Interupt. It was reworked with lyrics for their 1994 album, dubnobasswithmyheadman, and was released as a single in the USA on 18 July 1994. The original Lemon Interupt mixes "Dirty" and "Dirty Guitar" were included on the "Dirty Epic" single, now credited to Underworld. Later pressings of "Dirty", as found on Underworld's greatest hits album 1992-2002, as well as the 20th anniversary reissue of dubnobasswithmyheadman, omit a minute-long coda which consists of a sample from Geinoh Yamashirogumi's "Dolls Polyphony" (as heard from their soundtrack to the 1988 anime film Akira,) the synth pads of "Dirty" and some radio static.  


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Sweet in winter, sweet in rain
"Shake well before use," she said
You never touch me anymore this way
Connector in, receiver out
You let me in through the back door

Ride the sainted rhythms
On the midnight train to Romford
Ride the sainted rhythms

Sweet in winter, sweet in rain
"Shake well before use," she said
You never touch me anymore this way
Oh no, connector, connector, connector, connector
You're a connector, connector, connector, connector

And I'm so dirty and the light blinds my eyes
You're oh so dirty and the light, it blinds my eyes
Here comes Christ on crutches

"Call me wet trampoline," she said today
Well I was too busy with my hand
"Shake well before use," she said
But you never touch me anymore
I was busy listening for phone sex
Coming through the back door in skin tight trunks
And we all went mental and danced

I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six

To the off peak electricity
And the light blinds my eyes and I feel dirty
And the light blinds my eyes and I feel so shaken in my faith
Here comes Christ on crutches

And here comes another God, here comes another God
Like a buffalo thunder, with a smell of sugar
And a velvet tongue and designer voodoo
Well I got phone sex to see me through the emptiness in my 501s
Freeze dried with a new religion
And my teeth stuffed back in my head

I get my kicks on channel six
The light it burns my eyes and I feel so dirty
Here comes Christ on crutches

I'll never be confused
Never be confused
They left me confused
I will not be confused with another man
This pressure of opinions

"Lighten up, listen to your eyes," you said
But all I could see was Doris Day in a big screen satellite
Disappearing down the tube hole on Farringdon Street
With whiplash Willy, the motor psycho

Tthe light it burns my eyes
And the light it burns my eyes
I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six
I get my kicks on channel six

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Underworld

The underworld or netherworld is thought to be deep underground or beneath the surface of the world in most religions and mythologies. Typically it is a place where the souls of the recently departed go, an afterlife or a Realm of the dead. Chthonic is the technical adjective for things of the underworld. more »

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Written by: DARREN EMERSON, KARL HYDE, RICHARD DAVID SMITH

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Released date
"Dirty Epic" was released in the year 1994 as a part of the album "Dubnobasswithmyheadman."
Album Success
The album, "Dubnobasswithmyheadman," which includes the song "Dirty Epic," was listed in Q magazine's "50 Best Albums of 1993."
Lyrics
The lyrics of the "Dirty Epic" are distinctive and unique because they utilize a stream-of-consciousness writing style.
Genre
"Dirty Epic" reflects the electronic style of music that Underworld is known for, specializing in techno, electronica, and house music.
Vocalist
Karl Hyde, who is celebrated for his spoken word-inflected vocal style, performed the vocals for "Dirty Epic."
Length
Standing out in terms of song length, "Dirty Epic" runs for an epic nine minutes and fifty-five seconds, the majority of which is instrumental.
Unique Title
The song's name, "Dirty Epic," doesn't appear in the lyrics, adding an element of mystery to its meaning.
Mixed Reception
The song has a mixed reception among fans and critics alike - while some praise its atmospheric techno sound, others criticize it for its length and abstract lyrics.
Live Performances
"Dirty Epic" is a fan favorite during Underworld's live performances and is frequently included in their setlists.
Out of Print
The entire "Dubnobasswithmyheadman" album, including "Dirty Epic," was out of print in the U.S. for a decade, making original copies a valuable find for fans.
Remastered Version
In 2014, Universal Music released a remastered version of the album "Dubnobasswithmyheadman" including "Dirty Epic" to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Song's Influence
"Dirty Epic" has been cited as an influential track in the progress of electronic music due to its blend of techno beats and poetic lyrics.

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