Urban Dance Squad - UDS Hollywood Live Pinkpop Live

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Review by Angela Marina Marvellez Velasco

UDS Hollywood Live / Pinkpop Live by Urban Dance Squad: A Raw, Genre-Bending Blast from 1990 Alright, let’s cut to the chase—Urban Dance Squad’s UDS Hollywood Live / Pinkpop Live isn’t your run-of-the-mill live album. Released in 1990 under Arista Records, this sucker is a wild ride through Alternative Rock and Funk Metal territory. It’s got that raw energy you only get when a band lets loose on stage, and honestly? It feels like they’re daring you to keep up. The album captures two killer performances—one at Hollywood Rock Festival and another at Pinkpop Festival—and trust me, it doesn’t hold back. The setlist is stacked with bangers like “Deeper Shade Of Soul,” “Fastlane,” and “God Blasts The Queen.” But if I had to pick just a couple of tracks that stuck with me, I’d go with “Hitchhike HD” and “Deeper Shade Of Soul.” Now, let’s talk about “Hitchhike HD.” This one hits different. Right off the bat, the guitar riff grabs you by the collar and shakes you awake. There’s something about how the rhythm section locks in with the vocals—it’s chaotic but controlled, like watching someone juggle chainsaws without breaking a sweat. You can practically hear the crowd losing their minds as the chorus kicks in. And yeah, maybe it’s not perfect (live albums rarely are), but that’s what makes it so damn real. It’s messy, sweaty, alive. Then there’s “Deeper Shade Of Soul.” If you’ve ever heard the studio version, you know it’s smooth and soulful—but here? Holy crap, it transforms into this funky beast that just won’t quit. The bassline slaps harder than ever, and the horns? Don’t even get me started. They add this whole other layer of swagger that straight-up demands you move your feet. By the time the track ends, you’re left wondering why more bands don’t mix rock and funk like this. Seriously, where’s the justice? What really stands out about this album is its unpredictability. One moment you’re grooving to some heavy funk-metal fusion, and the next, you’re hit with socially charged lyrics that make you think twice. Tracks like “God Blasts The Queen” pack a punch—not just musically, but thematically too. Urban Dance Squad wasn’t afraid to tackle big topics, and that courage shines through every note. Looking back, UDS Hollywood Live / Pinkpop Live feels ahead of its time. In an era dominated by grunge and hair metal, these guys were out here blending genres like mad scientists. Sure, they weren’t mainstream chart-toppers, but maybe that’s what makes this album special. It’s unapologetically itself, flaws and all. And hey, here’s a weird thought to leave you with: What if live albums are actually better than studio ones because they remind us music isn’t supposed to be polished perfection? Maybe it’s meant to be a little rough around the edges—just like life itself. Food for thought, right?

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Artist: Urban Dance Squad
Album: UDS Hollywood Live Pinkpop Live
Rating: 4.14

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  • MP3 size: 28 mb
  • FLAC size: 475.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
God Blasts The Queen5:02
Brainstorm On The U.D.S.4:12
Man On The Corner3:32
Fastlane4:06
Prayer For My Demo4:32
45 Caliber4:14
Hitchhike HD3:24
Deeper Shade Of Soul4:06

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Catalog Numbers

ADP-2099

Labels

Arista

Listen online

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  • online anhören
  • escuchar en línea
  • ascolta in linea
  • online luisteren
  • lytte på nettet

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"
  • EP
  • Promo
  • Translucent Black

Notes

  • U.D.S. is
  • Magic Stix / drums, backing vocals
  • DNA / turntables
  • Rudeboy / leads
  • Silly Sil / bass, backing vocals
  • Tres Manos / guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • SIDE A
  • Recorded July 24, 1990 at Hollywood Live, Hollywood, CA
  • Recorded and Mixed by John Falzo of Studio On Wheels
  • SIDE B
  • Recorded June 4, 1990 at Pinkpop, Landgraaf, Netherlands
  • Recorded by VARA - Radio
  • Mixed by U.D.S., Hugo Scholten, Gert de Bruin
  • Vinyl is translucent when backlit.

About Urban Dance Squad

Dutch band formed in 1986 that played a fusion of hardcore/metal, funk, hip hop, reggae, jazz, ska and soul. The group stopped in 2000.

Name Vars

  • U.D.S.
  • UDS
  • Urban Dance Squard

Members

  • René van Barneveld
  • Michel Schoots
  • Silvano Matadin
  • Patrick Tilon
  • Arjen de Vreede

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *UDS Hollywood Live Pinkpop Live* by Urban Dance Squad is a high-energy mix of rock and funk metal. Released in 1990, it captures the raw vibe of their live performances. One standout track, "Deeper Shade Of Soul," became a massive hit and even crossed over to pop audiences. It’s wild how a song from this genre-blending band made such a big splash!

Comments

arjunarora171997
2025-03-16
these guys never got huge and the credit they deserve because they're just simply too good. most people like shit, it's as simple as that. look at the shit that sells - almost none of it is original or interesting - these guys were both.
canradionline
2025-03-16
@snahnelom No, Red Hot Chicli Peppers came years before UDS.
dhrubadeb
2025-03-16
ANOTHER LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE Music as it is supposed to be.
hrobertsf044219568
2025-03-16
Fakk, wat een VET geluid. Nog steeds kippevel (ja, ik weet dat er een N tussen moet)
emjade15
2025-03-15
Prachtig, de opnamen van PinkPop staan er ook op.
De Red Hot Chil. etc. kwamen niet over het succes van UDS heen. Het publiek riep om UDS....