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1984 studio album by Dead Or Alive
Sophisticated Boom Boom is the debut album by the British pop group Dead or Alive , released in 1984 on Epic Records . Containing mostly synthpop and dance elements, the record was a minor success in the UK where it peaked at #29[ 3] and contained the band's first UK Top 40 single, a cover version of KC & the Sunshine Band 's "That's the Way (I Like It) ".[ 4] That song, with "Misty Circles ", were hits on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.[ 5]
The original cassette version of the album was released with three bonus tracks. In 2007, the album was re-released on CD by Cherry Red Records with seven bonus tracks.
The cover photograph was taken by Peter Ashworth and was inspired by the cover of Kate Bush 's Lionheart .
The original title for the album was Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know , but it was rejected by the label.[ 6] It would later become the title of the band's third album .
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dead or Alive, except where noted
1984 cassette bonus tracks Title 11. "I'd Do Anything" (Dub) 5:22 12. "Keep That Body Strong (That's the Way)" 3:41 13. "Misty Circles" (instrumental) 3:40
US 1984 vinyl Title 1. "What I Want" 5:23 2. "Misty Circles" 3:39 3. "Do It" 3:53 4. "I'd Do Anything" 4:16 5. "That's The Way (I Like It)" 3:39 6. "You Make Me Wanna" 2:54 7. "Sit on It" 3:07 8. "Wish You Were Here" 5:21 9. "Absolutely Nothing" 4:21 10. "Far Too Hard" 4:31
UK 2007 Reissue Title Writer(s) 1. "I'd Do Anything" 4:16 2. "That's the Way (I Like It)" Casey, Finch 3:39 3. "Absolutely Nothing" 4:21 4. "What I Want" 5:23 5. "Far Too Hard" 4:31 6. "You Make Me Wanna" 2:54 7. "Sit on It" 3:07 8. "Wish You Were Here" 5:21 9. "Misty Circles" 3:39 10. "Do It" 3:53 11. "Selfish Side" 2:34 12. "The Stranger" 4:49 13. "Misty Circles" (Dance Mix) 9:10 14. "What I Want" (Dance Mix) 6:12 15. "I'd Do Anything" (Megamix) 5:22 16. "That's the Way (I Like It)" (Extended Mix) 5:52 17. "Keep That Body Strong (That's the Way)" 3:38
Personnel
Pete Burns - Vocals
Mike Percy - Bass guitar
Tim Lever - Keyboards
Steve Coy - Drums
Wayne Hussey - Guitar (uncredited on album artwork)
Additional personnel
References
External links
Studio albums Compilation albums Singles Related topics