Album

Mondo Bongo

The Boomtown Rats

1980 · Rock

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Mondo Bongo by The Boomtown Rats

Mondo Bongo is an Electronic album by The Boomtown Rats, originally released in 1980. On Gatefold: 61 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Mood Mambo4:06
  2. A2Straight Up3:16
  3. A3This Is My Room3:40
  4. A4Another Piece Of Red2:38
  5. A5Go Man Go3:59
  6. A6Under Their Thumb Is Under My Thumb2:48

Side B

  1. B1Please Don't Go3:35
  2. B2The Elephants Graveyard3:44
  3. B3Banana Republic4:57
  4. B4Fall Down2:28
  5. B5Hurt Hurts3:05
  6. B6Whitehall 12123:44
  7. B7Cheerio (Hidden Track)1:24

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • Synth-Pop / New Wave
  • jangly
  • cynical
  • witty

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Included two "tryptych" style posters with three photos of the band members on each.
Printed inner sleeves with lyrics and credits.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Bob GeldofLEAD VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS VOCALS
  • Dave McHaleSAXOPHONE
  • Garry RobertsGUITAR, BACKING VOCALS
  • Gerry CottGUITAR
  • Johnnie FingersKEYBOARDS, BACKING VOCALS
  • Pete BriquetteBASS, KEYBOARDS, BACKING VOCALS
  • Simon CroweDRUMS, BACKING VOCALS
  • Tony ViscontiBACKING VOCALS, RECORDER, BASS , GUITAR BACKING VOCALS, RECORDER, BASS , GUITALELE
  • Andy DuncanPERCUSSION

8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 61 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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