The Undertones’ True Confessions (Singles = A's + B's) is a punchy, career-spanning snapshot of one of Northern Ireland’s most beloved guitar bands. Emerging from Derry in the late 1970s, The Undertones fused the urgency of punk with pure pop hooks, crafting timeless anthems like Teenage Kicks—immortalized as John Peel’s all-time favorite song—alongside chart hits including My Perfect Cousin, Here Comes The Summer, and Jimmy Jimmy. This definitive compilation gathers every A-side and B-side from their 13 singles issued between 1978 and 1983, all remastered for clarity and bite. Presented in a deluxe digipack with a full-color booklet featuring Paul Lester’s liner notes and track-by-track commentary from bassist Michael Bradley, it’s a vibrant, high-energy document of pop-punk perfection and sharp, melodic new wave that continues to influence bands across generations.

• Artist: The Undertones
• Format: Audio CD
• Release Type: Compilation
• Genre: Pop Punk, New Wave, Rock

• Edition: Deluxe Digipack
• Audio: Remastered
• Includes a comprehensive overview of all 13 singles released from September 1978 to May 1983, pairing each A-side with its original B-side.

• Media: Audio CD
• Bonus: 16-page full-color booklet with liner notes by Paul Lester and track-by-track comments from Michael Bradley
• Packaging Type: Digipack

Formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975, The Undertones became synonymous with sharp, hook-driven songs that bridged punk’s immediacy and classic pop melodicism. Breaking through with the 1978 single Teenage Kicks, the band built a devoted following on the strength of energetic performances, witty, relatable lyrics, and concise, guitar-charged arrangements. Their run of late-‘70s and early-‘80s singles—marked by infectious choruses and youthful themes—cemented their status as key figures of the punk and new wave era. The Undertones’ influence resonates across indie and alternative music, their catalogue celebrated for its enduring charm and unpretentious, hard-hitting songwriting.