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Released 30 years ago

Underworld

Divinyls · 1996

57 min · 14 tracks · new wave

Grimy synth-pop textures blend with provocative lyrics, encapsulating a bold exploration of desire and vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual climax
  • bold exploration of desire
  • provocative themes for late-night
  • immersive listening for introspective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid emotional vulnerability themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Underworld' was released in 1996, Divinyls had already established themselves as a prominent force in Australian rock, following their breakthrough album 'What a Life!' in 1991. This marked their first release after a five-year gap, during which the band's lineup remained stable but saw a shift towards more experimental sounds and themes in their music.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hard on Me 4:34
  • 2 Sex Will Keep Us Together 3:56
  • 3 I'm Jealous 4:15
  • 4 For a Good Time 5:06
  • 5 Open Windows 4:51
  • 6 Bleed 0:53
  • 7 Underworld 3:52
  • 8 Human on the Inside 4:12
  • 9 Come Down to Earth 4:38
  • 10 Spook 0:41
  • 11 Sorry 4:51
  • 12 Heart of Steel 4:45
  • 13 Save Me 5:36
  • 14 Black Magic 5:38

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