Down Below is the debut studio album by Australian indie rock band The Cruel Sea.

Originally released as a 12" EP in September 1989, it was re-released in December 1989 as the band's debut studio album.

The Cruel Sea formed late 1987 by Jim Elliot on drums and Dan Rumour on guitar, and as a purely instrumental outfit.

[2][3] The Canberra Times said, "The band has roped in Tex Perkins (from the Beasts of Bourbon) as singer, and his deep, mournful voice gives the vocal tracks a wonderfully evocative atmosphere.

Strong acoustic or semi-acoustic guitar dominates most tracks, with a largely inconspicuous rhythm line and keyboards.