Loudmouth – The Best of Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats · 1994
69 min · 17 tracks · new wave · punk · power pop
Energetic anthems blend punk rock bravado with sharp social commentary and catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic anthems for group sing-alongs
- steady pacing for road trips
- sharp social commentary engagement
- catchy melodies for casual listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seeking minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1994, The Boomtown Rats had established themselves as a prominent band in the UK music scene since their debut in 1977. 'Loudmouth' serves as a compilation that encapsulates their evolution, showcasing hits from their early days through to their later work, including the influence of frontman Bob Geldof's activism on their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· XTC· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don’t Like Mondays 4:17
- 2 This Is the World Calling 4:23
- 3 Rat Trap 4:51
- 4 The Great Song of Indifference 4:35
- 5 Love or Something 4:32
- 6 Banana Republic 3:29
- 7 Crazy 4:29
- 8 The Elephants Graveyard 3:42
- 9 Someone’s Looking at You 4:22
- 10 She’s So Modern 2:56
- 11 House on Fire 4:46
- 12 The Beat of the Night 5:06
- 13 Diamond Smiles 3:49
- 14 Like Clockwork 3:38
- 15 Room 19 (Sha La La La Lee) 3:41
- 16 Mary of the 4th Form 3:30
- 17 Looking After Number One 3:08
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