Name: Wild Planet
Brand: The B-52's

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Catalogue number

3471 F

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2008-05-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

081227992910

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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The B-52's

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The B-52's are an American New Wave / Art Pop band that formed in Athens, Georgia, USA in 1976. The band consists of *Kate Pierson* on organ and vocals, *Cindy Wilson* on guitar and vocals, *Ricky Wilson* on guitar (who sadly passed away in 1985), *Fred Schneider* on keyboards and vocals, and *Keith Strickland*, who initially played drums but later switched to guitar after Ricky Wilson's passing.
Known for their unique sound and energetic performances, The B-52's have been influential in the music industry. Their music combines elements of rock, pop, punk, and dance to create a distinct style that is instantly recognizable. With hits like "Love Shack" and "Rock Lobster," they have gained a dedicated fan base worldwide.
If you enjoy the sounds of artists such as Oingo Boingo, Missing Persons, or Adam Ant, then you will definitely appreciate the music of The B-52's. Their catchy melodies and quirky lyrics make them a standout act in the New Wave genre. Don't miss out on experiencing their infectious energy!

New Wave / Post Punk

this new-wave classic. completely up to task in following up their kitschy debut, the b-52's step everything up a notch: songwriting, humor, exaggeration, melodies, hooks, and group interplay. wild planet also finds the band embracing stronger psychedelic accents that seamlessly mesh with its lava-lamp colors and textures. what an album. rollicking, rousing, and riotous, wild planet soars on vocal efforts put forth by the delightfully campy chanteuses cindy wilson and kate pierson, whose innocent girly tonalities wonderfully match up with fred schneider's effeminate deliveries and manic presentations. while the sheer exuberance and giddy nature of the music tends to make them an afterthought, the trio's harmonies are utterly amazing. add in ricky wilson's propulsive beach-bound guitar riffs, random squealing synthesizers, and a surfeit of danceable rhythms, and you have nothing less than a 1980s masterpiece that, due to its optimistic vibes and buoyant grooves, only gets better with time.

Wild Planet

Music US