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UNDERDOG was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album.
Modern rock bands are finding it easier to present a Christian message without losing their hipness. Audio Adrenaline's fifth studio release, UNDERDOG, manages to achieve this delicate balance, with God-loving lyrics that never sound pedantic and hook-laden instrumental work on par with the best pop-rock acts.
The up-tempo synth-rock of the poppy opener, "Mighty Good Leader," proves the band to be more Jesus than Jones. One almost doesn't recognize Pete Townshend's classic "Let My Love Open the Door" until the band reaches the chorus, but the Hootie-meets-Cowboy Mouth arrangement proves to be a winning tribute. The Latin-flavored trumpet and acoustic guitar of "Jesus Movement" favorably bring to mind Sugar Ray and Cake. Audio Adrenaline switches musical gears even more drastically to do its best Stray Cats impression in "DC-10." A Beatles-influenced production style echoes in "This Day," which features a memorable chorus that's hard to shake. Deep feelings of faith are at the very heart of UNDERDOG, and the fitting title song metaphorically describes the underdog status of outspoken Christian beliefs in a secular society. While an obvious spiritual thread connects UNDERDOG, the album also proves Audio Adrenaline's ability to shuffle through a range of genres and influences like musical chameleons.
Producers: Audio Adrenaline, Charlie Peacock, Todd Collins.
Lyricists: Mark Stuart ; Pete Townshend; Will McGinniss; Bob Herdman; Tyler Burkum.
Personnel: Bob Herdman (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar); Mark Stuart (vocals, harp, background vocals); Jennifer Knapp, Charlie Peacock (vocals); Will McGinniss, Tyler Burkum (guitar, background vocals); Nashville String Machine (strings); Mark Nicholas (accordion); Darren Mettler (trumpet); Tony Miracle (synthesizer, programming); Eddie DeGarmo (Moog synthesizer); Ben Cissell (drums); Todd Collins (programming, background vocals); F. Reid Shippen, Greg Herrington (programming).
Audio Mixers: David Leonard; F. Reid Shippen; Aaron Swihart; Todd Collins.
Recording information: 16 Ave Sound; Dark Horse; Sound Stage; Tejas; The Battery.
Photographers: David Maxwell; Kerri McKeehan Stuart.
Arrangers: Mark Stuart ; Will McGinniss; Bob Herdman; Tyler Burkum; Charlie Peacock.
Audio Adrenaline: Mark Stuart (vocals); Tyler Burkum (guitar, background vocals); Bob Herdman (acoustic guitar, guitar); Will McGinniss (bass, background vocals); Ben Cissell (drums).
Additional personnel: Claudia Tapia, Chris Williamson (vocals); Gregg Herrington, Todd Collins, F. Reid Shippen (various instruments); Mark Stuart (harmonica); Mark Nicholas (accordion); Darren Mettler (trumpet); Daniel Spencer (trombone); Mike Owsley (piano); Eddie Degarmo (Moog synthesizer); Tony Miracle (synthesizer, programming); DJ Magic (scratches); Nashville String Machine (strings).
Audio Adrenaline Underdog Songs | 1. | Mighty Good Leader |
| 2. | Underdog |
| 3. | Get Down |
| 4. | Good Life |
| 5. | Let My Love Open the Door |
| 6. | Hands and Feet |
| 7. | Jesus Movement |
| 8. | DC-10 |
| 9. | It Is Well With My Soul |
| 10. | This Day |
| 11. | It's Over |
| 12. | Houseplant Song, The |
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Underdog Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  One of the best
I absolutely love Adio Adrenaline! They are the best Christian group out there. This is probably my favorite cd by them. They Rock! Keep up the good work!!!
Submitted by Flowerpower4394 (White House, TN, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Christian music rocks!
My friend actually - dare I say - copied onto cassette for me one Christmas. I love it. The music is modern and meaningful. I will be buying the CD so I can continue to enjoy this album without wearing it out.
Submitted by Teresa (Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Awesome CD
What a Rock'n Cd, its great to see young kids with hearts for the lord. These guys mix up the cd with different music styles but it's a rock'n cd for sure. My 14 year old daughter and her friends love it, even her not so christian friends. I am 41 and am going to have to buy a copy for myself.
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Recorded in Chicago, Illinois and Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey between 1959 & 1970.
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