Cover of Underworld Juanita
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For fans of underworld, lovers of techno and electronic music, electronic dance enthusiasts, listeners seeking immersive soundscapes.
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THE REVIEW

The night is fading, the blue is lightening to give way to a new day.

In the minutes before dawn, "Juanita: Kiteless: To Dream Of Love" starts playing.

This track is the quintessence of Techno music that perhaps is not only Techno, capable of reaching even those who are not familiar with it. A suite divided into three parts that lasts almost 17 minutes.

The vocoderized words seem to make no sense but act as a precious guide, in one of those nights you'll remember little to nothing about, only thanks to some random flashback. The speakers continue to pump sharp bass, the strobe lights whirl around creating a kaleidoscope of increasingly vivid artificial and natural colors. You haven't taken any drugs, you haven't drunk anything, you're exhausted but continue to dance, or something similar, as if in autopilot mode. In a few moments, the sun will cast its warm rays on our sweaty bodies, lying on the cold sand of some remote beach, waiting for a kite to carry us to rest on a soft cloud. I close my eyes for a few seconds, just to rest them, and savor the final sounds that fade away...

It's incredible where certain songs can take your imagination. This remains one of the most successful works by Underworld.

I eagerly await March 2016 for the release of the new album "Barbara Barbara, We Face A Shining Future".

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The review praises Underworld's 'Juanita: Kiteless' as a quintessential techno track that transcends genre boundaries. The nearly 17-minute suite evokes vivid nocturnal imagery, combining sharp bass and evocative vocoder effects. The listener is transported into a hypnotic dance state, anticipating the band's upcoming album. The track remains a standout work in Underworld's discography.

Tracklist

01   Juanita (Promo Short Cut) (03:49)

02   Juanita (16:35)

Underworld

Underworld are a British electronic music group, most associated with the 1990s UK techno/club scene and known for long-form, hypnotic tracks. The core members are Karl Hyde and Rick Smith; DJ Darren Emerson was a key member during the 1990s.
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