Album
The B-52's
A release by The B-52's, as collectible cards in HitMasters.
- Artist
- The B-52's
- Year
- 1979
- Tracks
- 9
- Length
- 39 min
The B-52's is the debut studio album by American new wave band the B-52's, released on July 6, 1979. The album's kitschy lyrics and mood and 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. The B-52's peaked at number 59 on the Billboard 200, and the single "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2003, the television network VH1 named The B-52's the 99th greatest album of all time. In 2020, The B-52's was ranked number 198 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Tracks
- 1Planet Claire4:38Gold Record
- 252 Girls3:37B-Side
- 3Dance This Mess Around4:37B-Side
- 4Rock Lobster6:50Platinum Record
- 5Lava4:57Demo
- 6There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)4:59Demo
- 7Hero Worship4:09Demo
- 86060-8422:53Demo
- 9Downtown2:58Demo