Undercover - Branded: 20th Anniversary Edition (*NEW-CD, 2011, Intense Millennium)

• Jewel Case release
• Remastered, 25th Anniversary Edition
• 2011 release on Intense Millennium
• Three special bonus tracks (1 demo and 2 live)
• For fans of The Cult, Altar Boys, Mad at the World, The Cure, Billy Idol

Southern California’s influential punk/alternative band Undercover released Branded in 1986, an album that quickly became one of the group’s most critically acclaimed works. Despite its impact, Branded had never been issued as a standalone CD—making its 25th Anniversary Edition the perfect moment for its long-overdue debut in that format.

Branded marked a notable shift in Undercover’s sound, incorporating more keyboard-driven arrangements and embracing darker, more introspective themes. The song “Pilate,” written from the perspective of Pontius Pilate, confronts guilt and responsibility with the haunting confession, “I killed him, I killed him after all.” Other standout tracks include “Cry Myself to Sleep” and “Darkest Hour.”

This album proved to be a turning point for Undercover. With Branded, the band began exploring dimensions of Christian faith and struggle that were rarely addressed by CCM artists of the era—especially those gaining crossover attention on secular radio. That bold honesty would continue to shape Undercover’s creative direction on future releases. For fans of The Cult, Altar Boys, Mad at the World, The Cure, Billy Idol

TRACKS
1        I'm Just A Man    3:28
2        The Fight For Love    3:03
3        Where Can I Go    3:16
4        Tears In Your Eyes    2:09
5        Pilate    3:10
6        Build A Castle    3:43
7        Cry Myself To Sleep 2:34
8        Prelude Instrumental    1:57
9        Darkest Hour    3:26
10        Interlude Instrumental    0:37
11        Come Away With Me    4:44
12        If I Had A Dream    5:03
13        I'm Just A Man (Demo)    3:41 (Bonus)
14        Tears In Your Eyes (Live 2000)    2:06 (Bonus)
15        Cry Myself To Sleep (Live 2000) 2:29 (Bonus)