The Undertones
The Undertones · 1979
46 min · 23 tracks · punk
Joyful punk energy bursts forth with catchy melodies and youthful exuberance throughout the album.
Why this album works
The Undertones received critical acclaim upon its release, significantly impacting the punk rock genre with its infectious hooks and youthful themes. The album features 'Teenage Kicks,' which became a defining anthem of the era and remains a significant influence on subsequent generations of musicians.
- Best for
- quick, punchy listening sessions energetic bursts of joy youthful, carefree vibes
- Context
- Released on May 13, 1979, The Undertones marked the debut album for the Northern Irish band, following their formation in 1975. This self-titled record introduced their signature sound and laid the groundwork for their influence in the punk rock scene, especially in the UK and Ireland.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Frank Zappa· Neil Young· Björk· The Cranberries· Yoko Ono· Iggy Pop· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Family Entertainment 2:37
- 2 Girls Don’t Like It 2:19
- 3 Male Model 1:54
- 4 I Gotta Getta 1:53
- 5 Teenage Kicks Standout 2:25
- 6 Wrong Way 1:23
- 7 Jump Boys 2:40
- 8 Here Comes the Summer Standout 1:42
- 9 Get Over You Standout 2:44
- 10 Billy’s Third 1:57
- 11 Jimmy Jimmy 2:40
- 12 True Confessions 1:52
- 13 (She’s a) Runaround 1:49
- 14 I Know a Girl 2:35
- 15 Listening In 2:24
- 16 Casbah Rock 0:47
- 17 Smarter Than U 1:34
- 18 Emergency Cases 1:51
- 19 Top Twenty 2:10
- 20 Really Really 1:50
- 21 Mars Bars 2:06
- 22 She Can Only Say No 0:50
- 23 One Way Love 2:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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