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  1. On This Day: June 22, 1982 – Oingo Boingo Releases Nothing to Fear

    On This Day: June 22, 1982 – Oingo Boingo Releases Nothing to Fear

    On this day June 22, 1982, Oingo Boingo released their second studio album Nothing to Fear. Led by Danny Elfman, the band continued to push their quirky, energetic sound with a mix of new wave, ska, and experimental rock. The album featured the standout track Wild Sex in the Working Class, which...
  2. On This Day: June 19, 1981 - Oingo Boingo Releases Only a Lad

    On This Day: June 19, 1981 - Oingo Boingo Releases Only a Lad

    On this day June 19, 1981, Oingo Boingo released their debut album Only a Lad. The record introduced the band's distinctive blend of new wave, punk and theatrical rock, led by frontman Danny Elfman’s unmistakable vocals and quirky songwriting. Though it only reached number 172 on the Billboard...
  3. On This Day: March 2 1987 Boi-ngo by Oingo Boingo Was Released

    On This Day: March 2 1987 Boi-ngo by Oingo Boingo Was Released

    On this day March 2 1987 Oingo Boingo released their sixth studio album Boi ngo. The album showcased the band’s unique mix of new wave ska and rock blending Danny Elfman’s theatrical vocals with energetic and complex instrumentation. Boi ngo reached number 77 on the Billboard 200 charts and...
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    Oingo Boingo Released So-Lo - November 11, 1984

    On this day, November 11, 1984, Oingo Boingo released So-Lo, their fourth album, officially credited to frontman Danny Elfman but featuring the entire band. So-Lo brought fans a mix of Oingo Boingo’s signature eclectic sound with hits like “Gratitude,” blending new wave, ska, and rock elements...
  5. Pete

    Good for Your Soul (1983)

    Title: Good for Your Soul Artist: Oingo Boingo Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Who Do You Want to Be - 2 - Good for Your Soul - 3 - No Spill Blood - 4 - Cry of the Vatos - 5 - Fill the Void - 6 - Sweat - 7 - Nothing Bad Ever Happens - 8 - Wake Up (It's...
  6. Pete

    Oingo Boingo Released Dead Man’s Party - October 28, 1985

    On this day, October 28, 1985, Oingo Boingo released their fifth album, Dead Man’s Party. The album reached #98 on the Billboard charts and featured the hit single “Weird Science,” which became an anthem thanks to its inclusion in the film of the same name. Known for its quirky blend of new...
  7. Pete

    Today Oingo Boingo Releases Debut EP - September 17, 1980

    On this day, September 17, 1980, Oingo Boingo released their self-titled EP, marking their first official release! This EP introduced the world to the band’s unique sound and eclectic style, laying the groundwork for their future success. Though they would go on to release their first...
  8. Pete

    Only a Lad (1981)

    Title: Only a Lad Artist: Oingo Boingo Genre: New Wave Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Little Girls - 3:44 2 - Perfect System - 3:46 3 - On the Outside - 3:39 4 - Capitalism - 3:40 5 - You Really Got Me - 4:40 6 - Only a Lad - 3:56 7 - What You See - 3:43 8 - Controller - 3:24 9 -...
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