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

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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 would later be featured in the iconic teen film Sixteen Candles.

Nothing to Fear peaked at number 148 on the Billboard charts but gained a strong following among fans of alternative and underground...

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