The Best of The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats · 2003
78 min · 19 tracks · new wave · punk · power pop
A vibrant blend of art punk and power pop, bursting with catchy hooks and sharp social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy anthems for sing-alongs
- dynamic journey with energetic peaks
- sharp social commentary in lyrics
- for lively gatherings
- short bursts of engaging tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of slow, introspective pieces
- prefer standalone singles over collections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2003, The Boomtown Rats were revisiting their legacy after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album. This compilation, marking their return to the spotlight, showcases the band's evolution from their late '70s punk roots to the mainstream success they garnered in the early '80s. It serves both as a celebration of their most impactful tracks and an introduction for new audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Clash· XTC· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She’s So Modern 2:59
- 2 Mary of the 4th Form 3:32
- 3 Rat Trap 4:56
- 4 Looking After No. 1 3:08
- 5 When the Night Comes 4:44
- 6 Someone’s Looking at You 4:25
- 7 Joey’s on the Street Again 5:41
- 8 Banana Republic 5:01
- 9 Dave 4:21
- 10 I Don’t Like Mondays 4:16
- 11 Like Clockwork 3:44
- 12 (I Never Loved) Eva Braun 4:38
- 13 Neon Heart 3:54
- 14 Never in a Million Years 3:52
- 15 Diamond Smiles 3:52
- 16 Drag Me Down 4:09
- 17 I Can Make It (If You Can) 5:50
- 18 The Elephant’s Graveyard 3:48
- 19 Fall Down 2:00
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