Album: The Boomtown Rats by The Boomtown Rats (1977)
Genre: New Wave | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Excitable
Record Label: BMG
Format: Album

Description: The Boomtown Rats is The Boomtown Rats' debut album and included the Rats' first hit single, "Lookin' After No. 1", as well as the subsequent single, "Mary of the 4th Form". The album peaked at No. 18 in the UK Albums Chart in 1977.

Artist Background: The Boomtown Rats were one of the bands to come out of the UK new wave, punk genre. The group consisted of Pete Briquette (bass), Gerry Cott (guitar), Johnny Fingers (piano), Bob Geldof (vocals), Garry Roberts (guitar) and Simon Crowe (drummer). This Irish six-piece was primarily active between the years of 1975 - 1985 and best known for hits I Don't Like Mondays and Rat Trap. In 1977, The Boomtown Rats appeared on Britain's Top of the Pops performing Mary of the Fourth Form. The band had an ... Part of the County Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the County Dublin, Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: New Wave, Rock/Pop, Excitable, 1970s, Album, BMG

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The Boomtown Rats is The Boomtown Rats' debut album and included the Rats' first hit single, "Lookin' After No. 1", as well as the subsequent single, "Mary of the 4th Form". The album peaked at No. 18 in the UK Albums Chart in 1977.

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