Album
The Fine Art Of Surfacing
1979 · Rock
23 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Fine Art Of Surfacing is an Electronic album by The Boomtown Rats, originally released in 1979. On Gatefold: 75 pressings tracked, owned by 23 collectors.
About
"The Fine Art of Surfacing "is the third studio album by the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rat, released on 5 October 1979. The album peaked at No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart. The track "I Don't Like Mondays" was released as the album's first single on 13 July 1979 and reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. Bob Geldof – vocal, saxophone Gerry Cott – guitar Garry Roberts – guitar, vocals Johnnie Fingers – keyboard, vocals Pete Briquette – ba, vocals Simon Crowe – drum, vocals Additional musicians: .
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Someone's Looking At You4:22
- A2Diamond Smiles3:49
- A3Wind Chill Factor (Minus Zero)4:34
- A4Having My Picture Taken3:18
- A5Sleep (Fingers' Lullaby)4:52
Side B
- B1I Don't Like Mondays4:18
- B2Nothing Happened Today3:18
- B3Keep It Up3:39
- B4Nice 'N' Neat2:50
- B5When The Night Comes4:56
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- jangly
- yearning
- urban
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Bob Geldof
- Garry Roberts
- Gerry Cott
- Johnnie Fingers
- Pete Briquette
- Simon Crowe
- Fiachra TrenchARRANGED BY STRINGS STRINGS, ARRANGED BY
23 collectors on Gatefold own this · 75 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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