A Tonic for the Troops
The Boomtown Rats · 1978
44 min · 13 tracks · new wave · punk · power pop
A sharp blend of punk energy and pop sensibility, laced with sardonic wit and social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sardonic wit and sharp commentary
- steady pacing for focused listening
- playful irreverence with catchy hooks
- sing-along energy with friends
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'A Tonic for the Troops' was The Boomtown Rats' debut album, marking their introduction to the music scene after forming in 1975. The band was still gaining traction in the UK punk and new wave movements, having only released a few singles prior. This album established their distinctive sound and set the stage for their future successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· XTC· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Like Clockwork 3:45
- 2 Blind Date 3:21
- 3 (I Never Loved) Eva Braun 4:37
- 4 She’s So Modern 2:59
- 5 Don’t Believe What You Read 3:08
- 6 Living in an Island 4:07
- 7 Me and Howard Hughes 3:11
- 8 Can’t Stop 2:19
- 9 (Watch Out for) The Normal People 2:54
- 10 Rat Trap 4:57
- 11 Lying Again 3:08
- 12 How Do You Do? 2:40
- 13 So Strange 3:02
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