Undertow is the second album by Drenge released on 6 April 2015. Their first release since expanding to a three-piece with the addition of bassist Rob Graham, who played on three tracks, the album was produced by Ross Orton and recorded at McCall Sound Studios in late 2014.Keeble, Ed (2015) "Drenge Confirm New Album 'Undertow' and Preview New Single", Gigwise.com, 28 January 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015

The album was announced on 27 January 2015 and the band performed a track from it on The Late Show with David Letterman the same day, their first appearance on American television.Cooper, Leonie (2015) "Drenge announce new album 'Undertow'", NME, 27 January 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015Renshaw, David (2015) "Drenge on new album 'Undertow': 'One song just screams 'Fleetwood Mac'", NME, 28 January 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015Payne, Chris (2015) "The Alt In Our Stars Podcast: Drenge Previews New Album 'Undertow'", billboard.com, 30 January 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015

The album's release was followed by a UK tour in April 2015.

The first single to be taken from the album, "We Can Do What We Want", was released in January 2015.Murray, Robin (2015) "Drenge Return With New Album 'Undertow'", Clash, 28 January 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015

Critical response Drenge's second record was well received by critics. DIY Magazine awarded the album a perfect score calling Drenge "a band finding their feet before taking to the skies." The continued: "The brilliance of ‘Undertow’ is in knowing just how much more Drenge can achieve." The Guardian described Undertow as "the sound of a band who’ve found their murky flow" and "an album that will pull you under." The NME said the album marks Drenge as the "UK’s most brilliantly disorderly band." The Line of Best Fit declared: "Drenge make a bloodied mess of the idea 'second album syndrome.'" They continued: "Their second album continues the work of the first, a yardstick for the heavy guitar sound, and is in its own way as hard hitting, visceral and effortlessly brilliant." They awarded the album a score of 8.5.

Accolades Publication Accolade Year Rank NME NME'S Albums of the Year 2015 2015

Track listing

Personnel Drenge Eoin Loveless – lead vocals, guitar Rory Loveless – drums Rob Graham – bass guitar

Charts Chart (2015) Peakposition UK Albums (OCC) 14

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