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The Boomtown Rats celebrate their 50th anniversary with a comprehensive 2CD and 2LP 'Best Of' compilation, titled *The First Fifty Years: Songs of Boomtown Glory*, set for release on September 19, 2025.
The collection features 27 songs on CD and 24 on vinyl, covering music from all seven albums, including the 2020 release *Citizens Of Boomtown*.
Additional CD-exclusive tracks include 'Keep It Up,' 'House On Fire,' and 'Tonight,' highlighting the band's diverse musical contributions over the decades.
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