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It would feel wrong – cruel even - to toss any negativity in the direction of the affable new-wave group the B-52’s. They’ve always been such founts of positivity – drolly witty ambassadors of good cheer, and purveyors of empowering, willfully inclusive garage-pop songs that are carried along by wacky cartoonish lyrics and jubilant dance beats. Sure, a lot of their output could be considered little more than novelty tunes, especially the numbers when Fred Schneider’s str... MORE
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A week from Today (March 25) the B-52's will release Funplex(Astralwerks) their first album of new material since 1992's Good Stuff(Reprise), BUT today you can listen to the entire album streaming via AOL Music. CLICK HERE to listen! The band took a long time to shop the album around to different labels in order to secure favorable intellectual property rights to the music, something previous record contracts did not afford them. Funplex album came as a result of... MORE
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It's been 16 years since we've gotten a new B-52's album. The wait will be over March 25. Meanwhile here's the tile track.
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The last time the B-52's released a studio album Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot was a Presidential eventually losing out to a young man by the name of Clinton. Recently the pioneering new wave rockers announced their first studio album in 16 years; Funplex (Astralwerks) is slated to drop March 25. Originally founded in 1976 in Athens, Georgia the B-52's have maintained a consistent sound with a fan base that spans generations. In their 30 year career, the group has re... MORE
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The B-52's announced on their website that they have recorded a new album that will be released early next year! Better yet, they say there will be more electronica on it - HORRAY! Here's what they just added to their Bio page:
The B-52’s have just completed recording a brand new album, their first in 15 years, with producer Steve Osborne (KT Tunstall, New Order, Manic Street Preachers) and programmers Damian Taylor (Bjork) and Pete Davis (New Order). Set for an early 20... MORE
