The B-52's | ||||
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Released | July 6, 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1978–1979 | |||
Studio | Compass Point (Nassau) | |||
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Length | 39:14 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. (US), Island (EU) | |||
Producer | Chris Blackwell | |||
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The B-52's is the debut album by American New wave band the B-52's. The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright (credited as Sue Ab Surd).
The B-52's peaked at number 59 on the Billboard 200,[5] and "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.[6] In 2003, the television network VH1 named The B-52's the 99th greatest album of all time. Shortly before his death, John Lennon said he enjoyed the album.[7] In 2020, The B-52's was ranked number 198 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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