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Critical reception for The B-52's was generally favorable; critics praised the album's kitschy lyrics and party atmosphere. [1] [16] In his "Consumer Guide" column for The Village Voice, music critic Robert Christgau remarked on his fondness "for the pop junk they recycle—with love and panache," while also noting that he was "more delighted with their rhythms, which show off their Georgia ...
The B-52s, originally presented as the B-52's (with an errant apostrophe; used until 2008), are an American new wave band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1976. [8] The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider (vocals, percussion), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards, synth bass), Cindy Wilson (vocals, percussion), Ricky Wilson (guitar, vocals), and Keith Strickland (drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals).
"Rock Lobster" (studio performance video) Charles Libin & Paul Cameron 1980 "Private Idaho" "Give Me Back My Man" 1983 "Legal Tender" Mick Haggerty & C.D. Taylor "Song for a Future Generation" 1984 "Monster" 1986 "Rock Lobster" (conceptual video) "Girl from Ipanema Goes to Greenland" Paul Tassie "Planet Claire" 1989 "Channel Z" Drew Carolan
With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA is the first official live album and DVD release by American new wave band the B-52s.The concert was recorded on February 18, 2011, at The Classic Center in the band's hometown of Athens, Georgia, commemorating the 34th anniversary of their first performance as a group on February 14, 1977.
Live! 8-24-1979 is the second official live album by American new wave band The B-52s. [1] The concert was recorded on August 24, 1979 at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts, before the release of their second album. The show recorded was part of their B-52's Tour.
The B-52s are out as entertainment for White House’s state dinner. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
Cosmic Thing is the fifth studio album by American new wave band the B-52s, released in 1989 by Reprise Records. It contains the hit singles "Love Shack", "Roam" and "Deadbeat Club". The music video for "Love Shack" won the award for Best Group Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.
A companion music video was produced featuring Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson, in wigs of many shapes and colors. "Legal Tender" is an upbeat, synthesizer-based track with a drum machine and hand-clap rhythm.