Review The Boomtown Rats

[michaellevenson]

How did the general public rate this band at the time? I've been pondering this and I can't remember. Possibly as a jokey novelty band, or a vehicle for Sir Bob, or a punky racket. But listening to their work now, there's a lot of nice tracks to be found.

 

[michaellevenson]

 

[Doctor Omega]

BBC Interview - Bob Geldof FUND APPEAL 1 (BBC - Live Aid 7/13/1985)

 

[Doctor Omega]

How did the general public rate this band at the time? I've been pondering this and I can't remember. Possibly as a jokey novelty band, or a vehicle for Sir Bob, or a punky racket. But listening to their work now, there's a lot of nice tracks to be found.

I always thought that this was their standout track.

 

[michaellevenson]

After 30 years away, we have a new Rats album. It's pretty good, and they've stuck to their tried and trusted formula. Album is called Citizens of Boomtown.