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| Released | November 1987 | |||
| Recorded | Polygram Records | |||
| Studio | Platinum Studios, Melbourne | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 20:49 | |||
| Label | Polydor Records | |||
| Producer | Chris Corr, Mondo Rock | |||
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Aliens is the first EP by Australian rock band Mondo Rock. It was released in 1987. It peaked at number 66 on the Kent Music Report.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Woman Like You" | Eric McCusker, John James Hackett, Ross Wilson | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Aliens (Walk Among Us)" | Ross Wilson | 4:09 |
| 3. | "I'm Free" | Mick Jagger, Keith Richards | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Primitive Love Rites (L.A. Rhythm Mix)" | John James Hackett, Ross Wilson | 4:53 |
| 5. | "Working My Way Back" | Andrew Ross, Eric McCusker, Ross Wilson | 4:11 |
| Total length: | 20:49 | ||
A cassette was released featuring two additional tracks. [1]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Taxi Driver" | |
| 7. | "Boom Baby Boom" (New York Club Mix) |
Mondo Rock:
Production team:
For all tracks except "Boom Baby Boom" and "Primitive Love Rites":
For "Boom Baby Boom" and "Primitive Love Rites":
| Chart (1987/88) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report [2] | 66 |
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