Underneath the Radar
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Underneath the Radar is the debut album by Underworld
, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music
). The album was a success in both Australia 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
.
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.
Underworld (band)
Underworld are a British electronic group, and principal name under which duo Karl Hyde and Rick Smith have recorded together since 1980.- Early years: 1979–1986 :...
, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music
1988 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1988.-January-March:* January 1 – André Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra plays its first concert....
). The album was a success in both Australia and the US (where it reached #139 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
200). The title track of the album was released as a single which reached top five on the ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
singles charts and number seventy-four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
.
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 RadarUnderneath the Radar (song)"Underneath the Radar" is a single by Underworld released in 1988 from the album Underneath the Radar. It was featured prominently in the fifth season premiere of Miami Vice, during the opening aerial shots of Miami and subsequent nightclub shootout...
" – 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
Production
- Produced by: Rupert HineRupert HineRupert Neville Hine is an English musician, songwriter and prolific record producer, having produced albums for artists including Kevin Ayers, Tina Turner, Howard Jones, Saga, The Fixx, Bob Geldof, Thompson Twins, Stevie Nicks, Chris de Burgh, Suzanne Vega, Rush, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, and ...
- Recorded and Mixed by: Stephen W TaylerStephen W TaylerStephen Tayler is a mixing and recording engineer, music producer, composer and sound designer who has contributed this collection of talents to hundreds of world-class albums for artists including Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega, Peter Gabriel, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, Howard Jones, Stevie Nicks, Rush,...
- Assisted by: Andrew Scarth
Charts
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Albums Chart | 32 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 139 |