A Tonic for the Troops

by The Boomtown Rats

A Tonic for the Troops cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1978
  • Label: Ensign
  • Country: Ireland
  • Length: 49:56
  • Community rating: 3.69/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Robert John Lange

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Driven by Bob Geldof's rapid-fire vocal delivery and sharp lyrical cynicism, the Irish band's sophomore effort fully embraces a highly melodic, keyboard-driven new wave approach. The record yielded multiple UK hit singles, including "Like Clockwork" and "Rat Trap".

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, conscious, rhythmic, punchy, synth, witty, accessible

Tracklist

  1. Like Clockwork
  2. Blind Date
  3. (I Never Loved) Eva Braun
  4. Living In An Island
  5. Don't Believe What You Read
  6. She's So Modern
  7. Me And Howard Hughes
  8. Can't Stop
  9. (Watch Out For) The Normal People
  10. Rat Trap

Credits

  • The Boomtown Rats - primary artist
  • Jack Adams - lacquer cut by
  • Ralph Copeman - lacquer cut by
  • Chuck Loyola - painting
  • Bob Geldof - written-by
  • Pete Briquette - written-by
  • Simon Crowe - written-by
  • Johnnie Fingers - written-by

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