A Tonic for the Troops

by The Boomtown Rats

A Tonic for the Troops cover art

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

  • New Wave
  • Art Punk

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
  11. Neon Heart - John Peel Radio Session
  12. Do The Rat - B-side
  13. D.U.N. L.O.A.G.H.A.I.R.E
  14. Rat Trap - Live In Stoke