Bob Geldof's new album is called How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell. So what's the secret?

As we can only assume the former Boomtown Rat is being ironic, here are our five tips for pop successHey, HMV. Don't close all those stores just yet – there's light at the end of the tunnel. Yes, Bob Geldof's got a new album out! No, wait, come back: he's called it How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell, a title that is either TRUE or SUBVERSIVE or BOTH and therefore deeply brilliant. But what practical real-life pop tips won't Bob tell you on the album?Don't be Bob GeldofHow To Compose P...

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Bob Geldof's new album is called How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell. So what's the secret?

Guardian Music — As we can only assume the former Boomtown Rat is being ironic, here are our five tips for pop successHey, HMV. Don't close all those stores just yet – there's light at ... more info