Intense Records

Sophisticated Boom Boom (Translucent Purple Vinyl LP)

Pre-order - Friday 12th June 2026

£24.99 (£29.99 incl. VAT)

Sophisticated Boom Boom is the 1984 debut album by the pop group Dead or
Alive
As one of the frst synth-goth bands they created a new landmark with this record.
Pete Burns' outrageous appearances and his dramatic singing style were
characteristic for this new band. Synthpop and dance elements were integrated in
their songs. The album contains the band's frst single hit, a cover version of KC & the
Sunshine Band's "That's the Way (I Like It)". The music has monotonous grunting and
groaning and some decent dance rhythms can be found on this record. The other
single hit from the record is "Misty Circles".
Dead or Alive gained success in the mid-1980s and sold over 50 million records
worldwide. Founder and vocalist Pete Burns passed away in 2016 and since the band
discontinued.
Sophisticated Boom Boom is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually
numbered copies on translucent purple vinyl and comes in a deluxe sleeve with
leather laminate fnish.
Tracks: I'd Do Anything / That's The Way (I Like It) / Absolutely Nothing / What I
Want / Far Too Hard / You Make Me Wanna / Sit On It / Wish You Were Here / Misty
Circles / Do It