Citizens of Boomtown
The Boomtown Rats · 2020
41 min · 10 tracks · new wave
A vibrant fusion of power pop and punk energy, reflecting the band's playful yet critical take on contemporary society.
Top tracks — play these first
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Trash Glam Baby — This opening track captures the album's energetic spirit with sharp lyrics critiquing modern culture wrapped in an infectious melody.
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Monster Monkeys — With its driving rhythm and clever wordplay, this track exemplifies the band's knack for blending humor with social commentary.
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Rock ’n’ Roll Yé Yé — This song showcases a nostalgic yet fresh take on rock and roll, featuring a catchy chorus that reinforces the band's classic style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting and production but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages the listener.
- The album closes with a self-referential title track that revisits themes from earlier songs, providing a sense of circularity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious energy for sing-alongs
- steady pacing for social gatherings
- catchy hooks that invite participation
- clever lyrics for thoughtful listeners
- mid-tempo flow for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek deep introspective experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Citizens of Boomtown marks The Boomtown Rats' first album in 36 years, following their last studio effort, In the Long Grass, from 1984. This comeback showcases the band's evolution while retaining their signature sound, demonstrating their relevance in a modern musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· XTC· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trash Glam Baby 3:54
- 2 Sweet Thing 3:11
- 3 Monster Monkeys 4:25
- 4 She Said No 3:55
- 5 Passing Through 4:35
- 6 Here’s a Postcard 3:52
- 7 K.I.S.S. 3:10
- 8 Rock ’n’ Roll Yé Yé 4:54
- 9 Get a Grip 3:59
- 10 The Boomtown Rats 5:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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