Cover of Only a Lad

Only a Lad

Oingo Boingo

19 June 1981

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Tracklist 10 tracks, 37:37
  1. A1Little Girls3:44
  2. A2Perfect System3:46
  3. A3On the Outside3:39
  4. A4Capitalism3:40
  5. A5You Really Got Me4:40
  6. B1Only a Lad3:56
  7. B2What You See3:43
  8. B3Controller3:24
  9. B4Imposter2:59
  10. B5Nasty Habits4:06

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Rated 6/10

Now this is how you do quirky. Danny was always a favorite of mine due to the sheer fun-ness of the music he does. But still, outside some key moments, it's too much of a product of its time. Danny's vocal playfulness is a nuisance for some, but I find it flavorful.

Even in light of recent events, Little Girls is still a fun satirical take, You Really Got Me shows how much of of soundtrack savant Danny can be, turning a punk tune into almost a theater play song, and how can I forget Only a Lad, probably the best song here. Sadly, the rest isn't up to the task of matching the manic energy of the aforementioned songs, but are still likable enough.