''Boys Don't Cry'' is the second album by Rumer, produced by Steve Brown. It was released on 28 May 2012. The album is a selection of songs by artist/writers from the 1970s period. Rumer covers works by male artists such as

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Terry Reid Terrance James Reid (born 13 November 1949), nicknamed "Superlungs", is an English rock vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist best known for his emotive style of singing in appearances with high-profile musicians as vocalist, supporting act and s ...

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and others.

Reception

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writing in ''The Observer'' praised the album - "it really does sound like another season in her soul" and called "Home Thoughts From Abroad" (by Clifford T. Ward) "the unexpected standout track."The Observer, 27 May 2012
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Singles

* " P.F. Sloan" was the first single released from the album, it was released on 4 May 2012.

Track listing

Note that the track listing on the U.S. version is different and that the song "Andre Johray" by Tim Hardin is not included at all. Instead it includes the song " Welcome Back" by

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Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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