Graeme Thomson

The mayhem ‘Born Slippy’ provoked felt both poignant and cathartic: Underworld, at Usher Hall, reviewed

The duo did a pretty good job of turning an ornate concert hall into a sweaty, smoke-drenched warehouse

Karl Hyde and Rick Smith of Underworld perform at Usher Hall. Photo: Roberto Ricciuti / Redferns
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