{"product_id":"the-boomtown-rats-a-tonic-for-the-troops-lp-7262026","title":"The Boomtown Rats - A Tonic For The Troops - LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Tonic For The Troops marks The Boomtown Rats' confident stride into new wave and art punk, capturing the restless energy of late-70s rock with sharp songwriting and Robert John 'Mutt' Lange’s polished production. The album includes \"Rat Trap,\" notable for being the first Irish rock song to top the UK Singles Chart, alongside tracks like \"Mary Of The 4th Form\" and \"She's So Modern,\" which blend catchy hooks with a punk edge. While the band's sound sits at the crossroads of pop punk and artful rebellion, the album’s appeal lies in its ability to combine lyrical storytelling with vibrant, punchy arrangements. This 1979 pressing presents A Tonic For The Troops on vinyl with a clean, glossy surface showing only minor light scuffs typical for its age, making it a solid choice for collectors who want a well-preserved copy without surprises. The record’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG++\u003c\/a\u003e condition suggests it plays well with minimal noise interruptions. It’s the sort of record that might tempt you to shuffle it near both punk and pop shelves—just don’t be surprised if “Joey’s On The Street Again” starts a conversation before you’ve even taken off the shrink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Boomtown Rats - A Tonic For The Troops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRat Trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMe And Howard Hughes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEva Braun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving In An Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike Clockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind Date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMary Of The 4th Form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Believe What You Read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe's So Modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoey's On The Street Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q2dBAuXEZew\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2meIZ6h6faEEjkN9vw9HnV\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ 1979","offer_id":53940724957500,"sku":"13189519308431","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/Ni0zNzUyLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1785096789","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/the-boomtown-rats-a-tonic-for-the-troops-lp-7262026","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}