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.  


Year:
1994
9:51
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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

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 
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
And 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 
I
I get my kicks on channel six

The light it burns my eyes
And I feel so dirty (feel so dirty)
Here comes christ on crutches (christ on crutches)

I will not be confused
Will not 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

And the light it burns my eyes
And the light it burns my eyes
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: KARL HYDE, RICHARD SMITH

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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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