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Boonoonoonoos

Boney M. · 1981

63 min · 14 tracks · reggae · soul · disco

A vibrant fusion of disco rhythms and Caribbean influences, celebrating cultural diversity with infectious grooves.

Why this album works

Best for
vibrant party atmosphere infectious groove energy celebratory mood enhancements
Context
Released in 1981, 'Boonoonoonoos' marked Boney M.'s fifth studio album during a period of declining commercial success following their peak in the late 1970s. The album aimed to revitalize their sound with a stronger emphasis on Afro-Caribbean themes and rhythms, reflecting the band's artistic exploration at this stage in their career.
If you like
reggae, soul, disco

Boonoonoonoos is an album by Boney M., released in 1981. A vibrant fusion of disco rhythms and Caribbean influences, celebrating cultural diversity with infectious grooves. 'Boonoonoonoos' is significant for its ambitious blend of reggae, disco, and pop elements, attempting to capture a global audience. The album includes songs that became popular in various regions, contributing to Boney M.'s enduring legacy as pioneers of Eurodisco and world music crossover. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Boonoonoonoos sound like?

A vibrant fusion of disco rhythms and Caribbean influences, celebrating cultural diversity with infectious grooves. Rooted in reggae and soul.

What makes Boonoonoonoos by Boney M. notable?

'Boonoonoonoos' is significant for its ambitious blend of reggae, disco, and pop elements, attempting to capture a global audience. The album includes songs that became popular in various regions, contributing to Boney M.'s enduring legacy as pioneers of Eurodisco and world music crossover. Released in 1981, 'Boonoonoonoos' marked Boney M.'s fifth studio album during a period of declining commercial success following their peak in the late 1970s. The album aimed to revitalize their sound with a stronger emphasis on Afro-Caribbean themes and rhythms, reflecting the band's artistic exploration at this stage in their career.

Who is Boonoonoonoos for?

Boonoonoonoos works well if you're into vibrant party atmosphere, infectious groove energy and celebratory mood enhancements.

How many songs are on Boonoonoonoos?

Boonoonoonoos has 14 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·63:02

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Boonoonoonoos Standout 4:40
  • 2 That’s Boonoonoonoos / Train to Skaville 3:18
  • 3 I Shall Sing 3:15
  • 4 Silly Confusion 7:19
  • 5 Ride to Agadir 5:12
  • 6 Jimmy 4:10
  • 7 African Moon Standout 3:02
  • 8 We Kill the World (Don’t Kill the World) Standout 6:34
  • 9 Homeland Africa (Ship Ahoy) 4:21
  • 10 Malaika 3:27
  • 11 Consuela Biaz 4:37
  • 12 Breakaway 4:18
  • 13 Sad Movies 3:23
  • 14 Goodbye My Friend 5:26

Release Date

September 28, 1981

Genre

disco, reggae, soul

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Artist Origin

West Germany

Runtime

63 min 2 sec