MAMA’S BOYS – S/T [Bad Reputation remaster Limited 2-CD Edition / 11 Bonus Tracks] (2025) HQ *0dayrox Exclusive*
Reissue experts Bad Reputation bring back MAMA’S BOYS‘ iconic self-titled 1984 “Mama’s Boys” album in its definitive version, with an impressive collection of bonus material. There’s a regular CD with 3 bonus tracks, but this is the Limited Editon, only 300 copies on sale exclusively via Bad Reputation’s website.
“Mama’s Boys [Bad Reputation remaster Limited 2-CD Edition / 11 Bonus Tracks]” a treasure trove for fans, revisiting the band’s heyday while adding extra gems for collectors and newcomers alike. Additionaly, it’s presented with its original cover art.
“Mama’s Boys” is the Irish guys first international / major label release, produced by expert Chris Tsangarides – who also supplied keyboards – to provide the band with a more melodic, radio friendly sound so in-voge circa 1984, still retaining their hard rock edge.
Here the McManus bros re-recorded many of their best known tracks from their 3 successful independent albums, plus a new track and a cover of Slade’s classic ‘Mama We’re All Crazy Now’.
This is the first time “Mama’s Boys” is being remastered, and among the bonus there’s a few rare tracks that haven’t been on CD before…