The Boomtown Rats - The First Fifty Years: Songs of Boomtown Glory (2CD)

Add The Boomtown Rats - The First Fifty Years: Songs of Boomtown Glory on 2CD to your collection in NZ, released on Mercury Records. Released in 2025 to coincide with the band's 50th anniversary tour, this two-disc set of 27 tracks was selected by the band themselves. It includes the UK number ones Rat Trap and I Don't Like Mondays, with new artwork and commentary.

Key Features

• 27 tracks across two CDs, with every song chosen by the band
• Includes Rat Trap, Banana Republic and Joey’s on the Streets Again
• Released on Mercury Records in 2025 to mark the 50th anniversary tour
• Artwork and commentary included for a fuller listening experience

Track Listing

Disc 1

1. Lookin’ After No. 1
2. K.I.S.S.
3. Me and Howard Hughes
4. Here’s a Postcard
5. Dave
6. Drag Me Down
7. Rat Trap
8. Someone’s Looking at You
9. Banana Republic
10. Keep It Up
11. Diamond Smiles
12. When the Night Comes
13. Mary of the 4th Form

Disc 2

1. There’s No Tomorrow Like Today
2. The Elephants Graveyard
3. She’s So Modern
4. (I Never Loved) Eva Braun
5. Trash Glam Baby
6. House on Fire
7. The Boomtown Rats!
8. Tonight
9. Like Clockwork
10. Neon Heart
11. Up All Night
12. Monster Monkeys
13. I Don’t Like Mondays
14. Joey’s on the Streets Again

Specifications

Who It's For

Fans of The Boomtown Rats and pop and rock listeners who know the band's hits will enjoy this set. It suits collectors who want a career overview on CD, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a fan who appreciates the band's songwriting. The artwork and commentary add useful context for anyone who wants to learn more about the group.

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