The Modern Bop marked a shift for Mondo Rock towards a more polished, new wave-influenced sound, a departure from their earlier hard rock leanings. This album produced their biggest hit single, "State of Original Sin."
- "State of Original Sin" reached number 3 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart in 1984.
- The album reached number 19 on the Australian Kent Music Report albums chart.
- Producer Mark Opitz also worked with AC/DC and INXS.
Mondo Rock was an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1974, known for their blues-infused hard rock sound. By 1984, they were a well-established act in the Australian music scene, having achieved significant commercial success with previous albums.
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