Positive Touch
The Undertones · 1981
48 min · 18 tracks · punk
A vibrant mix of punk energy and melodic hooks, embodying youthful exuberance and raw sincerity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful exuberance and vibrancy
- short bursts of energy
- sing-along participation with friends
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- avoid upbeat, energetic vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'Positive Touch' was The Undertones' third studio album, following their critically acclaimed self-titled debut and the sophomore effort 'Hypnotised'. At this point, the band was navigating the complexities of mainstream success while maintaining their punk roots, leading to a more polished sound that would define this era of their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Buzzcocks· The Clash· The Dickies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fascination 2:22
- 2 Julie Ocean 1:46
- 3 Life’s Too Easy 2:31
- 4 Crisis of Mine 2:26
- 5 You’re Welcome 2:47
- 6 His Good Looking Girlfriend 3:08
- 7 The Positive Touch 2:21
- 8 When Saturday Comes 2:56
- 9 It’s Going to Happen! 3:39
- 10 Sigh and Explode 2:45
- 11 I Don’t Know 2:45
- 12 Hannah Doot 2:50
- 13 Boy Wonder 2:08
- 14 Forever Paradise 3:10
- 15 Kiss in the Dark 2:32
- 16 Beautiful Friend 3:24
- 17 Life’s Too Easy 2:40
- 18 Fairly in the Money Now 2:33
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