Underneath the Radar
| Underneath the Radar | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 16 February 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Funk, rock, synthpop | |||
| Length | 48:06 | |||
| Label | Sire[1] | |||
| Producer | Rupert Hine[2] | |||
| Underworld chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Underneath the Radar | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
Underneath the Radar is the debut album by Underworld, released in 1988.[5][6] The album was a success in Australia, South Africa and the US (where it reached number 139 on the Billboard 200). The title track of the album was released as a single which reached top five on the ARIA singles charts and number seventy-four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
The album was recorded in one continuous single take and was promoted as such to underscore the technical expertise of the band members.[7] Promotional appearances for the album's release featured the band playing the entire album live and in sequence.
Critical reception[edit]
Trouser Press wrote that "Rupert Hine’s production of Underneath the Radar gives it a sturdy dance backbone and the familiar sound of late-'80s British techno- beat; Heaven 17 leaning towards the Thompson Twins."[2] MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide deemed the album "much more of a modern rock effort."[1]
Track listing[edit]
All songs by Karl Hyde, Rick Smith, and Alfie Thomas.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Glory! Glory!" | 5:42 |
| 2. | "Call Me No.1" | 5:05 |
| 3. | "Rubber Ball (Space Kitchen)" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Show Some Emotion" | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Underneath the Radar" | 6:05 |
| 6. | "Miracle Party" | 1:26 |
| 7. | "I Need a Doctor" | 4:51 |
| 8. | "Bright White Flame" | 5:09 |
| 9. | "Pray" | 5:43 |
| 10. | "The God Song" | 6:01 |
Personnel[edit]
- Karl Hyde — lead vocals, guitars
- Alfie Thomas — guitars, backing vocals
- Rick Smith — keyboards, backing vocals
- Baz Allen — bass
- Bryn B. Burrows — drums
Production[edit]
- Produced by: Rupert Hine
- Recorded and Mixed by: Stephen W Tayler
- Assisted by: Andrew Scarth
Charts[edit]
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 32 |
| U.S. Billboard 200[9] | 139 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[10] | Gold | 35,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 1181.
- ^ a b "Freur". Trouser Press. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 8. MUZE. p. 349.
- ^ "Underworld | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ Thompson, Dave. "Underworld Dubnoboxsetbasswithmyheadman". Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia.
- ^ "Happy Anniversary: Underworld, UNDERNEATH THE RADAR | Rhino". rhino.com.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Underneath the Radar – Underneath the Radar". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Underworld". Billboard.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1997 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
