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The Boomtown Rats saw a change in their music style during their career, evolving from punk to what?

  • Heavy Metal

  • New Wave

  • Jazz

  • Blues

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Beginning as a punk rock band, the Boomtown Rats shifted towards a more mainstream and radio-friendly sound characterized by synthesizers and pop hooks. This transformation aligned with the emerging New Wave movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s, which incorporated elements of various genres like punk, pop, and electronic music. Notable New Wave bands during this era included Talking Heads, Blondie, and The Police.
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