Underneath the Radar
Underneath the Radar is the debut album by Underworld, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music). The album was a success in Australia, South Africa and the US (where it reached #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.
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| Released | 16 February 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Funk, rock, synthpop | |||
| Length | 48:06 | |||
| Label | Sire | |||
| Producer | Rupert Hine, Underworld | |||
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The album was recorded in one continuous single take and was promoted as such to underscore the technical expertise of the band members. Promotional appearances for the album's release featured the band playing the entire album live and in sequence.
Track listing
All songs by Karl Hyde, Rick Smith, and Alfie Thomas.
- "Glory! Glory!" – 5:42
- "Call Me No.1" – 5:05
- "Rubber Ball (Space Kitchen)" – 3:38
- "Show Some Emotion" – 4:24
- "Underneath the Radar" – 6:05
- "Miracle Party" – 1:26
- "I Need a Doctor" – 4:51
- "Bright White Flame" – 5:09
- "Pray" – 5:43
- "The God Song" – 6:01
Personnel
- Karl Hyde — lead vocals, guitars
- Alfie Thomas — guitars, backing vocals
- Rick Smith — keyboards, backing vocals
- Baz Allen — bass
- Bryn B. Burrows — drums
Production
- Produced by: Rupert Hine
- Recorded and Mixed by: Stephen W Tayler
- Assisted by: Andrew Scarth
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
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| Australian ARIA Albums Chart[2] | 32 |
| U.S. Billboard 200[3] | 139 |
References
- Allmusic review
- "Underneath the Radar - Australian chart run". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 20 September 2008.
- "Underneath the Radar - Album Chart History". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 September 2008.
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