Back to The Eighties: Underneath the Radar

Original video located here. Accessed 23rd January 2023

Song title: Underneath the Radar

Artist: Underworld

Year: 1988

Why I like this song:

Before there was 90s Underworld, there was 80s Underworld. Before Karl Hyde and Rick Smith joined forces with Darren Emerson, It was Karl and Rick with Alfie, Baz and Bryn. And before there was Born Slippy, there was this.

Given the triumphs Underworld would have in the following decade, one would think this early incarnation would be forgotten. Indeed, one would have trouble grasping that this was the same band. But doing so would be a disservice to this song. Because DAMN what a song! It's a compelling mix of funk, dance and rock and honestly? It still holds up. Granted it is strange to see this song making the top ten on the ARIA chart at the time but it certainly has aged better than the other songs it was rubbing shoulders with.

And let's not forget: This song's status as one of the great driving songs is beyond reproach. And I've certainly driven many times to this one XD