The First 50 Years: Songs Of Boomtown Glory 2-Disc CD

The Boomtown Rats were one of the most successful bands of the 1970s in the UK. Their grownup new wave and real time stories captured the imagination of a mass audience. As the leader of The Rats, Bob Geldof led his band of Dublin postpunkers right to the very top of the UK charts with UK No.1s Rat Trap and I Dont Like Mondays. THE FIRST 50 YEARS SONGS OF BOOMTOWN GLORY on vinyl and CD celebrates the highlights of the groups storied career.In its gatefold sleeve with brand new artwork and commentary, all tracks have been selected by the band themselves. Released to coincide with their 50th anniversary tour, this is the very best of the Boomtown Rats and a onestop shop of their words and melodies.PLEASE NOTE THIS ARTWORK IS TEMPORARY, AND FINAL ARTWORK WILL BE REVEALED SHORTLY.