EPISODE · Mar 21, 2022 · 36 MIN
431 The B-52'S - The B-52'S
from 1001 Album Club · host Birch
In July of 1979, known Athenians and thrift store party rockers, The B-52's released their self-titled debut. Back in April of 78 the band decided to release the single, "Rock Lobster", to better help them book better shows and in so doing got themselves signed to Warner Bros. With the major label backing, the band flew to Nassau and recorded at Compass Pointe Studios. The results, you ask? Just one of the best post-punk albums, ever. Lets talk The B-52's, The B-52's!
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In July of 1979, known Athenians and thrift store party rockers, The B-52's released their self-titled debut. Back in April of 78 the band decided to release the single, "Rock Lobster", to better help them book better shows and in so doing got themselves signed to Warner Bros. With the major label backing, the band flew to Nassau and recorded at Compass Pointe Studios. The results, you ask? Just one of the best post-punk albums, ever. Lets talk The B-52's, The B-52's!
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