The B-52's - The B-52's

This record shook up the snoozing world of rock in 1979, becoming a truly classic disc, one full of landmark moments and heavy with possibilities. Most "real" rockers in the late '70s tried hard to ignore the Sex Pistols and the Clash, claiming the punk tumult was a merely a fad; but fun-loving types couldn't resist the magnificent hooks and grooves of the B-52's debut. They fell into the "new wave" while dancing their tushes off. The magnificent "Rock Lobster" remains unmatched in terms of its relentless, spastic power to move one's feet; ditto "52 Girls," with its nod to '60s trash rock. A Cramps-ish guitar grinds through "Lava," which features his-and-hers innuendo-laden lyrics. "I'm not no limburger!" goes one line from "Dance This Mess Around," but you just never question why. Brilliant. --Lorry Fleming Amazon.com

G*R*O*O*V*Y SONGS from the B-52's!!!

I enjoyed THE B-52'S self-titled album/cd. The songs have a catchy infectious beat that reminds me of the 60s and hippie/beach music.

For some reason I didn't own this album till now even though my friends had it and I loved the song "Rock Lobster." I guess I couldn't afford it back then in my teen years but I've got it now and it sounds great. It reminds me of the 80s and the fun I used to have as a care free teen. Oh how times have changed.

Anyway, some standouts from THE B-52'S for me are: "Rock Lobster" "Dance This Mess Around" "Lava" and "Planet Claire."

I swear "Planet Claire" sounds like they used a sample from the theme song from the 60s campy tv-show "Batman."

The cd comes along with a booklet with the lyrics and a little background info on the group. The only song I didn't care for was the B-52's remake of Petula Clark's "Downtown." But they did do a unique version of it, but it was too far out for me, LOL.

I'd recommend this to anyone interested in the B-52's. If you're unfamiliar with them check out Time Capsule which is a greatest hits set with all those groovy songs and a great intro to the group. August 5, 2008

An Old Favorite

I remember buying this album in high school when it came out and loved it, it was so good being reunited with it some 30 years later. It still sounds as fresh as it did then, with it's main message "If you're in outer space, don't feel out of place, 'cause there are thousands of others like you." A true new wave classic. March 27, 2008

The B-52's

The B-52's *****


The fact that an album by The B-52's was the most shocking album of 1979, at a time when Punk bands like The Damned and The Sex Pistols were king is shocking in it's self. But you have to realize it was either the lour angst of punk, the mellow sounds of soft rock, or the dance-able grooves of disco, and then The B-52's....a band unlike any other.

The still to this day infectiousness of 'Rock Lobster' with it's killer guitar riff to the club friendly '52 Girls' and could have been a Cramps song 'lava' alone make this album worth while.

From Schinders' signature nasally voice and the jangly guitar, to the patent bee-hive hairdo's The B-52's were the greatest rock gimmick that never meant to happen and this, their debut album is a testament to that. March 27, 2008

This is great stuff!!!!!

I has taken me many years to get the cd version of the original masterpiece, but I finally have it.

When I look back to when this first came out and how it caught everyone's attention in the school smoking area, it truly was an amazing time. This stuff was certainly something new and refreshing sounding and totally off the wall. Hell even the Zeppelin snobs like myself were diggin' it.

Clearly these guys and girls had found a new sound that was just so bizarre it rocked! Over the years the B52's have put out some pretty good stuff, but this release is something special and was the one that got everyone's attention from the get go. It pretty amazing it still sound new today some 40 years later.

Rock Lobster and Planet Claire along are just amazing tunes and well worth the price of the cd.

Great stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! March 10, 2008

Bring back the Beehive Hairdo!

My favorite party album! I found out about the B-52's after a friend suggested them, knowing that I'm a huge fan of The Cosmopolitans Wild Moose Party: Pom Pom Girls Gone New Wave NYC 1980-1981 another awesome new wave band. These two bands make you want to get up and dance! May 31, 2007

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