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Underworld Popular Song Ranking [2026]
Underworld is a hugely important group in the techno scene whose popularity exploded with a track used in the 1996 film Trainspotting.
In 2012, they even served as music directors for the London Olympics.
Here’s a roundup of some of Underworld’s most popular tracks.
Underworld Popular Song Rankings [2026] (1–10)
Born SlippyUnderworld1rank/position
One hallmark of foreign film culture in the ’90s was not only the boom in Hollywood blockbusters but also the surge of films shown in so-called “mini-theaters,” often referred to as single-screen art-house cinemas.
These works frequently featured tracks by alternative and indie artists and bands, gaining significant popularity.
Among them, the 1996 British film Trainspotting stands out as one of the quintessential titles.
Depicting the reckless lifestyles of Scottish youths with shocking imagery, it became a legendary classic, leaving its mark on mini-theater history by running for eight consecutive weeks at Cinemarise in Shibuya, a theater that once led the mini-theater scene.
It’s also known as the breakout role for a then-unknown Ewan McGregor, and its soundtrack—featuring both veteran and contemporary artists—received high acclaim.
Notably, Born Slippy by Underworld, a seminal techno unit, which plays in the film’s final scene, became their breakthrough hit and a landmark track in the history of techno.
Interestingly, the version widely known from the film is actually Born Slippy Nuxx, the B-side to Born Slippy released in 1995.
Today, that version is effectively labeled as Born Slippy.
Born Slippy (Nuxx)Underworld2rank/position
This is a song that achieved enormous recognition as part of the soundtrack to the 1996 blockbuster film Trainspotting.
The striking synthesizer backing and meticulously crafted beats are beautiful.
Listening to the repeated lyrics makes you feel as if you’re being drawn into a mysterious world.
The song’s structure is quite elaborate; despite relying on the repetition of minimal phrases, it never grows dull and stands as a classic.
Since it became famous alongside the film, I also recommend watching Trainspotting if you want to immerse yourself more deeply in its world.
Always Loved A FilmUnderworld3rank/position
Underworld is a British techno unit.
In Japan, they’re known as one of the “Four Heavenly Kings of Techno,” and this track is one of theirs.
However, this song has a trance or progressive touch.
It almost feels as if they were anticipating the birth of EDM at the time, experimentally leaning toward a big-room sound.
It was released in 2010 and became a huge hit in Japan; I remember the frenzy of hearing it played multiple times in a single night.
Dark And Long (Dark Train)Underworld4rank/position
A track released as a single in 1994 by the British electronic group Underworld.
It was inspired by a thundercloud that formed over the prairies of Minnesota.
This Dark Train Mix version was used in the 1996 film Trainspotting.
I ExhaleUnderworld5rank/position
This work is characterized by beats that shake the dance floor and a sense of speed that feels like racing through a city at dawn.
Karl Hyde’s distinctive vocals and Rick Smith’s production merge beautifully.
Released in March 2016 as the lead single from the album “Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future,” it drew major attention as their first new release in six years.
Its grand soundscape transcends the boundaries of electronic music, making it perfect for the vibrant atmosphere of school sports days and athletic festivals.
It has the power to boost athletes’ morale and electrify the crowd.
It’s also recommended for easing pre-competition nerves or as BGM to close out an event.
Peggy SussedUnderworld6rank/position
A track by the British electronic group Underworld.
It is included on the album “Live In Tokyo 25th November 2005,” released in 2005.
It was used in the “Ten Shaves” commercial for Gillette Mach3 Turbo, produced by P&G.
Techno ShinkansenUnderworld7rank/position
Underworld, the British band known as innovators in electronic music.
Featured on their album “Strawberry Hotel,” released in October 2024, this track unleashes a quintessential techno sound that is pure Underworld.
With its high-speed, driving beat and intricately crafted rhythms, it draws listeners into a sonic journey that feels futuristic yet somehow nostalgic.
Embodying the album’s overarching theme of an “other-dimensional acoustic space,” this piece is recommended not only for longtime fans but also for anyone curious about techno music.
It’s also perfect as a soundtrack for driving.