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The B-52's

The B-52's

new wave, pop rock

United States Est. 1976

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Sound in a sentence: "The B-52's deliver a buoyant pulse driven by tight rhythms and bright, syncopated melodies that compel movement and celebration."

The B-52's matter because they illuminated the fringes of popular music with a vibrant, playful energy that challenged conventional norms. Emerging from the late '70s scene, their sound became a celebration of quirky eccentricity, infusing the mainstream with an unabashed embrace of fun and absurdity.

The B-52's matter because they illuminated the fringes of popular music with a vibrant, playful energy that challenged conventional norms. Emerging from the late '70s scene, their sound became a celebration of quirky eccentricity, infusing the mainstream with an unabashed embrace of fun and absurdity. By blending surf rock's melodic sensibilities with new wave's rhythmic innovation, they carved out a space where joy and irreverence could coexist, inspiring countless artists to explore humor and creativity in their own work. Their approach is rooted in an infectious sense of community and spontaneity, evident in their live performances that feel like spirited gatherings rather than traditional concerts. The B-52's harnessed a DIY ethos, using rudimentary instrumentation and catchy hooks to create an exhilarating atmosphere that invites participation. This innovative spirit transformed how audiences engage with music, encouraging them to let loose and revel in the experience rather than merely observing. Lyrically, their songs often traverse themes of love, party culture, and oddball experiences, employing a tongue-in-cheek tone that balances irony with sincerity. Their storytelling blends vivid imagery with playful characters, making each track feel less like a narrative and more like an invitation to join in on the fun. This approach resonates through their catalog, creating a sense of connection among listeners who appreciate both the absurd and the relatable.

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Discography

40 releases • 15 studio • 1978–2015

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The B-52's

The B-52's (1979)

Wild Planet

Wild Planet (1980)

Party Mix!

Party Mix! (1981)

Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia (1982)

Whammy!

Bouncing off the Satellites

Bouncing off the Sat... (1986)

Cosmic Thing

Cosmic Thing (1989)

Good Stuff

Good Stuff (1992)

Planet Claire

Planet Claire (1995)

Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation

Time Capsule: Songs... (1998)

Nude on the Moon: The B-52's Anthology

Nude on the Moon: Th... (2002)

Funplex

With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA

With the Wild Crowd!... (2011)

Live! 8-24-1979

Live! 8-24-1979 (2015)

Albums ()

Live! 8-24-1979

Live! 8-24-1979

2015

With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA

With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA

2011

Funplex

Funplex

2008

Nude on the Moon: The B-52's Anthology

Nude on the Moon: The B-52's Anthology

2002

Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation

Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation

1998

Planet Claire

Planet Claire

1995

Good Stuff

Good Stuff

1992

Cosmic Thing

Cosmic Thing

1989

Bouncing off the Satellites

Bouncing off the Satellites

1986

Whammy!

Whammy!

1983

Party Mix!

Party Mix!

1981

Wild Planet

Wild Planet

1980

The B-52's

The B-52's

1979

The Best of the B-52's: Dance This Mess Around

The Best of the B-52's: Dance This Mess Around

EPs ()

Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia

1982

Singles ()

Juliet of the Spirits

Juliet of the Spirits

2008

Funplex

Funplex

2008

Debbie

Debbie

1998

(Meet) The Flintstones

(Meet) The Flintstones

1994

Revolution Earth

Revolution Earth

1993

Is That You Mo-Dean?

Is That You Mo-Dean?

1992

Good Stuff

Good Stuff

1992

Tell It Like It T-I-Is

Tell It Like It T-I-Is

1992

Deadbeat Club

Deadbeat Club

1990

Roam

Roam

1989

Love Shack

Love Shack

1989

Channel Z

Channel Z

1989

(Shake That) Cosmic Thing

(Shake That) Cosmic Thing

1989

Wig

Wig

1987

Girl from Ipanema Goes to Greenland

Girl from Ipanema Goes to Greenland

1986

Summer of Love

Summer of Love

1986

Moon 83

Moon 83

1983

Legal Tender

Legal Tender

1983

Whammy Kiss

Whammy Kiss

1983

Song for a Future Generation

Song for a Future Generation

1983

Planet Claire / There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)

Planet Claire / There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)

1980

Private Idaho b/w Party Out Of Bounds (Instrumental Version)

Private Idaho b/w Party Out Of Bounds (Instrumental Version)

1980

Give Me Back My Man

Give Me Back My Man

1980

Planet Claire / Downtown

Planet Claire / Downtown

1979

Rock Lobster

Rock Lobster

1978

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