This hit album contains many of the B-52s' signature songs, making their unique sound widely known.
This album by the B-52s reached number four on the Billboard 200 and is known for including hits "Love Shack" and "Roam," which reached number three on the Hot 100. With the participation of Nile Rodgers and Don Was in the production, it showcased the group's distinctive sound.
The B-52's fifth album, this one, showcased the band's distinctive vocals and light-hearted rhythmic approach, making it a widely-recognized presence. The fact that "Love Shack" and "Roam" both reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 strongly boosted the album's overall success is particularly noteworthy, and the production work by Nile Rodgers and Don Was gives the songs a clear sense of unity. The ensemble of each track is clearly organized, showcasing the B-52's musicality.
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1)
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Cosmic Thing
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2)
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Dry County
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Deadbeat Club
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Love Shack
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Junebug
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Roam
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Bushfire
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Channel Z
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Topaz
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Follow Your Bliss
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Engineer [Second] - Ed Brooks (A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
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Mixed By - Nile Rodgers (A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
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Producer - Nile Rodgers (A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
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Producer - Don Was (A4, A5, B2, B3)
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Engineer - Tom Durack (A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
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Mixed By - Tom Durack
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Design Concept [Cover Concept] - The B-52's
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Songwriter - The B-52's (A1 to A5, B2 to B5)
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Performer [The B-52's Are] - Fred Schneider
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Performer [The B-52's Are] - Kate Pierson
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Engineer [Second] - Patrick Dillett (A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
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Mastered By - Bob Ludwig
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Performer [The B-52's Are] - Cindy Wilson
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Engineer [Second] - Keith Freedman (A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
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Engineer - Dave Cook (A4, A5, B2, B3)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Martin Kunitz (A4, A5, B2, B3)
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Engineer [Second] - Paul Argelli
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Programmed By - Richard Hilton (A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
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Performer [The B-52's Are] - Keith Strickland
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Lacquer Cut By - IS
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Production Manager - Budd Tunick (A1 to A3, B1, B4, B5)
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Management - Martin Kirkup
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Design - Manhattan Design
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Design Concept [Cover Concept] - Manhattan Design
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Cinematographer - Christoph Lanzenberg
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Management - Direct Management Group
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Management [Assisted in Los Angeles by] - Laurie Miller (3)
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Management [Assisted in London by] - Kim Hilton
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Photography By - Virginia Liberatore
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Management - Steven Jensen
