How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell explained

How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell
Type:studio
Artist:Bob Geldof
Border:yes
Released:12 October 2010[1]
Genre:Pop, rock
Length:43:45
Label:Mercury
Producer:Pete Briquette[2]
Prev Title:Sex, Age & Death
Prev Year:2001

How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell is the fifth solo studio album from Irish singer, Bob Geldof. It was released on 12 October 2010.[1] How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell is Geldof's first album since 2001's Sex, Age & Death, and marks his return to the Mercury Records label. The album reached no. 89 on the UK Albums Chart in its week of entry on 13 February 2011.

Track listing

All songs written by Bob Geldof, except as noted.

  1. "How I Roll" (Geldof, Pete Briquette, Eliza Gilkyson) – 3:03
  2. "Blowfish" (Geldof, Briquette) – 4:07
  3. "She's a Lover" – 4:30
  4. "To Live in Love" – 4:05
  5. "Silly Pretty Thing" – 4:02
  6. "Systematic 6-Pack" – 3:31
  7. "Dazzled by You" – 2:41
  8. "Mary Says" (Geldof, Briquette) – 4:52
  9. "Blow" – 4:55
  10. "Here's to You" – 7:59[1]

Singles

Personnel

The Band:

Guest Musicians:

Production Credits:

Recorded at The Priory Studios, Surrey; Briquette Studios, Acton, and Bob's house.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: . How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell - Bob Geldof | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards . AllMusic . 2010-10-12 . 2014-04-10.
  2. Web site: How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell - Bob Geldof | Credits . AllMusic . 2010-10-12 . 2014-04-10.