The Undertones formed in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1975 and released their second album Hypnotised in 1980, which peaked at #6 in the UK Charts. The themes on this record follow suit from their debut, focusing on teenage angst, boisterousness, and heartbreak - though Hypnotised is notably both more lyrically and musically sophisticated than its predecessor. The album contains 14 punky pop classics, with a slightly tougher edge than the unfailingly sweet-natured debut. The giddy love rush of the title track is matched by some of Feargal Sharkey's most exuberant vocals, and the snotty What's With Terry? and My Perfect Cousin are yet more perfect slices of adolescent frustration. This reissue is the first time the band's highest charting release has been pressed on red coloured vinyl.
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