This is one of the few gigs where, days before it started, the emotions of giddiness and excitement were already awash in just about every lucky ticket-holder. Underworld have been performing in various band set-ups for the last 20 years or so. As they have grown up and evolved, so has their performance.

Always known as the “Lager lager lager” band, tonight was a chance for Underworld to show they have more material that should really cement them as a UK dance heavyweight act like The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers and Massive Attack. Tonight was the planned first night of a three-night residency at the newly-renovated Roundhouse venue in Camden. Unlike a lot of conventional bands, Underworld do not use setlists. Each performance on any given night is unique and thus makes it a little bit more special. While maybe some of the songs may be played on different nights, even the length and structure may be different. Who knows, one night may see hits such as King of Snake begin with the main piano chord before the full weight of the pounding drums and Karl Hyde’s voice are added for the entire package.