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• Underworlds Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future (2016) marks a creative resurgence for the duo of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith. After a six-year hiatus since Barking, this album finds them embracing a more emotive and introspective sound. The opening track, I Exhale, sets an upbeat tone with its driving rhythm and spoken-word verses, while songs like Low Burn and Nylon Strung delve into themes of love and emotional connection. The album’s title, inspired by a personal family moment, reflects its overarching message of hope and resilience.

  Critically acclaimed, Barbara Barbara received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album and achieved a Metacritic score of 81, indicating universal acclaim. Reviewers praised the album’s production quality and Hyde’s vocal performance, no