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As a brand, The Undertones - a group once described as 'like the Beatles, only with bad complexions and no girlfriends' - have become something of a national institution of late, thanks in the main to the premature passing of the patron saint of their premium platter, Teenage Kicks. John Peel sure did love that record, and since 2004 it has taken on a complete and utter life of its own, a dewy-eyed memory for millions of fans mourning the loss of not only their favourite DJ, but also the loss of their youth.
The Undertones, the band themselves, have been basking in their pristine pop reputation since their reformation in 1999. With four original members intact and relatively recent addition Paul McLoone on vocals, the group may have struggled to break out of nostalgia corner yet they thoroughly rock it live. Following 2003's tentative Get What You Need, Dig Yourself Deep is a work that can be mentioned in the same breath as their earlier greats. A proper old-fashioned 'record', it packs in 14 songs in just under 33 minutes and plays on the group's inherent strengths, taut, densely melodic rock, embracing the past yet focussed on the future. The title track is brim full of hooks and a great addition to their canon, while the rhythmic "Fight My Corner" nods towards the O'Neill Brothers' other great act, "That Petrol Emotion". Were it released by The Twang, this album would garner a great deal more press and airplay.
Dig Yourself Deep is a very pleasant surprise. It possesses all the hallmarks of Derry's finest: brevity and panache under a wall of noise. --Daryl Easlea
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Never ones to be accused of straying from the beaten track,The Undertones continue to assault their listeners with brevity and pop-punk paradigms well into their third decade. Clocking in at a shade over half an hour, 'Dig Yourself Deep' is a prime example of the band's restless energy, incorporating short, sharp and melodic hooks and lyrics that tell of punk approaching middle age. Still appearing remarkably sprightly in their autumn years (thanks to Damian O'Neill's evergreen vocals), The Undertones influential sound is crystallised on 'Dig Yourself Deep'.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A mate of mine told me how good this Album was and I bought it last week. He'd already persuaded me to see them on tour and believe me, both are brilliant. 14 tracks of powerful guitar based tracks with melodies you'll soon start humming. Best album I've bought in some time and the band are exceptional live.
Some great tracks, Here Comes the Rain, She's so sweet and Recommending me are favourites at the moment, but new songs frowing all the time. This is not a nostalgic return by a band who are wanting a few quid, this can easily hold it's own today. Get the album and see them live you won't be disappointed.
Some great tracks, Here Comes the Rain, She's so sweet and Recommending me are favourites at the moment, but new songs frowing all the time. This is not a nostalgic return by a band who are wanting a few quid, this can easily hold it's own today. Get the album and see them live you won't be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Initially i didn't take to this album as instantly as I did the previous album Get What You Need.
However playing it on the MP3 player while plodding through the snow and this has really grown on me.
I'm enjoying the early tracks, get midway through the album and feel that the songs have been good but that I'm thinking of switching to something else.
Then the slow intro and guitar hook of Fight My Corner make sure you go absolutely nowhere.
The sedate pace then gets shattered by Precious Little Wonder and then the superb Tomorrow's Tears, leave me wondering why my attention was beggining to wane.
The Undertones keep making great pop tunes and deliver them with an assured maturity.
Brilliant!
However playing it on the MP3 player while plodding through the snow and this has really grown on me.
I'm enjoying the early tracks, get midway through the album and feel that the songs have been good but that I'm thinking of switching to something else.
Then the slow intro and guitar hook of Fight My Corner make sure you go absolutely nowhere.
The sedate pace then gets shattered by Precious Little Wonder and then the superb Tomorrow's Tears, leave me wondering why my attention was beggining to wane.
The Undertones keep making great pop tunes and deliver them with an assured maturity.
Brilliant!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I saw The Undertones live in Barcelona just after they had released this album. Honestly, it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. They played hit after hit with the same energy as in 1980. They also played some of the tracks in this album and I liked them so much I decided to buy the album.
I was surprised to see it's an album almost as good as their first two albums... with the same fast punk gems, and some slightly softer catchy pop songs, we could say it sounds a lot like "Hypnotised". They sound as fresh and young and concise as back in 1980.
I was surprised to see it's an album almost as good as their first two albums... with the same fast punk gems, and some slightly softer catchy pop songs, we could say it sounds a lot like "Hypnotised". They sound as fresh and young and concise as back in 1980.
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Common sense please!
The only reason I have given this album 1 star is to hopefully bring the average down to 3 stars as any one with common sense will agree with! Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2007 by CM10
I AGREE
i AGREE TOTALLY WITH BRAD, THIS ALBUM IS STRONGER AND HEAVIER THAN I EXPECTED BUT CATCHY TUNES. ONE OF THRE REAL SURPRISES THIS YEAR
Published on 26 Nov 2007 by Martin J. Clarke
Another Rocking Humdinger
An amazing offering yet again from The Undertones. From the fuel injected power pop of the opening track to the sweet melody of 'Move Right In', this album demonstrates just what a... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2007 by LM
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