• Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2001
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 1 out of 7

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  1. TimR
    Apr 17, 2003
    10
    One of the best CDs of 2002. Takes several times of grab you. But its pop music at its best.
  2. WilliamW
    Aug 19, 2005
    9
    I always liked "The Freshmen" when it was being played by radio stations a lot in the late 90s. I rediscovered this band when I saw their self titled CD in the public library. I already had the CD that "The Freshmen" was on and I wanted to hear how the band sounded from CD to CD. I was pleasantly surprised. When I found "Underneath" also in the same library, I borrowed it and I am I always liked "The Freshmen" when it was being played by radio stations a lot in the late 90s. I rediscovered this band when I saw their self titled CD in the public library. I already had the CD that "The Freshmen" was on and I wanted to hear how the band sounded from CD to CD. I was pleasantly surprised. When I found "Underneath" also in the same library, I borrowed it and I am enjoying it quite a bit too. While their tone has been diminishing, this is by no means any indication of the quality of their music... merely the aggressiveness of the music. This CD is their most toned down so far, but it is still a great CD. Expand
  3. Armand
    Jul 19, 2007
    10
    Amazing album from one of the most underrated, unappreciated bands of our generation. Every song is incredible!
  4. EricB
    Nov 28, 2001
    10
    Awesome CD, great song and a GREAT band!!!
  5. Aug 9, 2013
    10
    A mature effort from a wonderful band that evolved with every new release. Sadly, this was their last album for adults (they have released 2 family albums since then). But what an excellent effort to go out on. It's 12 years later and this album is still on constant rotation in my catalog. The sincerity, charm, and pure genius of "Underneath" easily stands the test of time.
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. They sound more natural than they ever have on record, and Brian Vander Ark and Donny Brown respond by their best set of songs.
  2. The group has effectively reinvented/refound itself as a crack power-pop band.
  3. A rather complacent set of radio-ready lite alt-rock.