How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell is the fifth solo studio album from Irish singer, Bob Geldof.

[1] How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell is Geldof's first album since 2001's Sex, Age & Death, and marks his return to the Mercury Records label.

89 on the UK Albums Chart in its week of entry on 13 February 2011.

All songs written by Bob Geldof, except as noted.

The Band: Guest Musicians: Production Credits: Recorded at The Priory Studios, Surrey; Briquette Studios, Acton, and Bob's house.