Dirty Epic
Underworld
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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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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."
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Album SuccessThe album, "Dubnobasswithmyheadman," which includes the song "Dirty Epic," was listed in Q magazine's "50 Best Albums of 1993."
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LyricsThe lyrics of the "Dirty Epic" are distinctive and unique because they utilize a stream-of-consciousness writing style.
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Genre"Dirty Epic" reflects the electronic style of music that Underworld is known for, specializing in techno, electronica, and house music.
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VocalistKarl Hyde, who is celebrated for his spoken word-inflected vocal style, performed the vocals for "Dirty Epic."
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LengthStanding out in terms of song length, "Dirty Epic" runs for an epic nine minutes and fifty-five seconds, the majority of which is instrumental.
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Unique TitleThe song's name, "Dirty Epic," doesn't appear in the lyrics, adding an element of mystery to its meaning.
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Mixed ReceptionThe 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.
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Live Performances"Dirty Epic" is a fan favorite during Underworld's live performances and is frequently included in their setlists.
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Out of PrintThe 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.
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Remastered VersionIn 2014, Universal Music released a remastered version of the album "Dubnobasswithmyheadman" including "Dirty Epic" to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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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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