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An Anthology
Punk · 2008

An Anthology

Rapid-fire guitar hooks and a signature vocal vibrato define this collection of melodic punk. It captures the frantic, joyful ache of youth in three-minute bursts.

September 22, 2008 · Union Square Music

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An Anthology is a masterclass in the art of the three-minute pop song disguised as a punk anthem. From the very first notes, the listener is thrust into a world of high-velocity downstrokes and melodic precision. The early tracks pulse with a raw, unvarnished energy that defined the late 1970s Northern Irish scene, yet they possess a structural sophistication that many of their peers lacked. It is music that feels perpetually in a hurry, driven by a restless desire to express the frustrations and ecstasies of youth before the song clock runs out.

Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the opening chords of Teenage Kicks ring out, instantly defining the sound of 1978 punk.
The sudden shift to a more melodic, soul-influenced sound on tracks like My Perfect Cousin.
Feargal Sharkey's distinctive warble reaching a peak of emotional intensity during the bridge of Wednesday Week.
The frantic, driving bassline that propels Get Over You into its explosive final chorus.

How does An Anthology sound next to the rest of The Undertones's catalogue?

Joyful+1.5σ

Joyful saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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