Oingo Boingo: Boi-Ngo (1987)

What happened? This is a solid record, but it pales in comparison to the earlier stuff. Some love it, but it leaves me a little cold. Or, maybe it's just that I preferred the earlier stuff.

OIngo Boingo: Only a Lad (1981)

This is the first and clearly the best Oingo Boingo record. I love some later tunes, but this one ranks up there.

"Later cited as an influence by such diverse bands as Nirvana, Mr. Bungle, and Fishbone, this album stands up well to the test of multiple listens and would make a worthwhile addition to any album collection." [source]