Also, rhino will introduce an anniversary edition of the album that features newly remastered sound, bsides, remixes and unreleased concert recordings from 1990s. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. This is the best summer driving with all the windows down album that i. Gyrate it till you had your fill just like a pneumatic drill dont let it go down the drain ya better hop on the cosmic wagontrain. Dry county bass guitar sara lee drums sonny emory guitar keith strickland keyboards keith strickland, philippe saisse vocals cindy wilson, fred schneider, kate pierson. In 2008, the band dropped the apostrophe from their name to become the b52s. Provided to youtube by rhinowarner records cosmic thing remastered the b52s cosmic thing. The b52s cosmic thing cassette tape love shack 80s music pop new wave music. Cosmic thing numbered edition vinyl lp music direct.
Granted, the album was completed in the wake of ricky wilsons death, but the group appeared bereft of new musical ideas and were sounding rather stale. Youre watching the official music video for the b52s cosmic thing from their album of the same name. Cosmic thing drums steve ferrone guitar keith strickland keyboards tommy mandell vocals cindy wilson, fred schneider, kate pierson. Under normal circumstances, i wouldnt be caught dead listening to a band like the b52s, but at the record store we regularly received promotional copies of the latest releases and were required to play them over the speakers at the store. I was a dyedinthewool metal head, working at a record store when cosmic thing came out. Reviews of cosmic thing by the b52s album, new wave. The b52s perform in the music video love shack from the album cosmic thing recorded for reprise records. Partystarting band steps up the kitsch, hooks, and fun on dancefriendly multiplatinum set. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. In other words, the last thing anyone expected was a firstclass return to form, which is what they got with cosmic thing. They arrive at the love shack where they sing the song for a highly energetic audience. Get the guaranteed best price on pop vinyl like the the b52s cosmic thing numbered limited edition at musicians friend. After ricky wilson died in 1985, strickland replaced him as a guitarist.
Gyrate it till you had your fill just like a pneumatic drill dont let it go down the drain ya. From planet claire to the cosmic thing, the way paved by these, multicoloured b52s is pretty recreative, so wear your rainbow and join. Cosmic thing 70 dry county 75 deadbeat club 75 love shack 80 junebug 70 roam 75 bushfire 75 channel z 70 topaz 70 follow your bliss 75. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. From the release cosmic thing album first played in concert july 30, 1989 by the b. Cosmic thing 70 dry county 75 deadbeat club 75 love shack 80 junebug 70 roam 75 bushfire 75 channel z 70 topaz 70. The b52s album cosmic thing will be reissued as an expanded.
Find album release information for cosmic thing the b52s on allmusic. Many observers were prepared to write off the b52s after the release of bouncing off the satellites. The b52s cosmic thing 30th anniversary expanded edition. Working with producers don was and nile rodgers, the b52s updated their sound with shiny new surfaces and deep, funky grooves it was the same basic pattern as before, only refurbished and contemporized.
Youre watching the official music video for the b52s deadbeat club from the album cosmic thing. Cosmic thing was an all out attack on the pop world, combining a wild uninhibited sound with a more contemporary pop production. The b52s cosmic thing on numberededition lp from mobile fidelity silver label. The b52s deadbeat club official music video youtube. I dont need no earthquake, dont need no tidal wave. For sure it is more streamlined with some of their more wacky moments missing but that isnt a bad thing here.
It will be the 30th anniversary of cosmic thing this summer and the b52s are taking the party on the road with an extensive tour of europe and the u. Listen to your favorite songs from cosmic thing by the b52s now. With kate pierson, rupaul, fred schneider, keith strickland. Check out cosmic thing by the b52s on amazon music. In terms of pop albums, b52s albums, and considering this was their comeback after losing a band member to aids, cosmic thing is as close to flawless as they ever came. Cosmic thing is the fifth studio album by american new wave band the b52s, released in 1989. Cosmic thing is the fifth studio album by new wave band the b52s. The b52s perform the title track from their 1989 album cosmic thing live on saturday night live on april 21st, 1990. Nirvana made a lot of things irrelevant when nevermind was released in 1991, and among the most unfortunate casualties caught inside the blast radius were the b52s. Cosmic thing is the fifth studio album by new wave band the b52s, released in 1989.
Personally, i think cosmic thing is great, potentially the b52s best album. Theres honestly not anything wrong with this album. A major part of the new wave scene, the band started out as fred schneider vocals, kate pierson vocals, organ, cindy wilson vocals, bongos, ricky wilson guitar, and keith strickland drums. Download the b52s mp3 songs and albums music downloads. The b52s cosmic thing remastered 2010 mp3 album download. Talking about the records sound, strickland noted, its loud, sexy rock and roll with the beat turned up to hot pink.
The journey begins 40 years ago in athens, georgia. The b52s celebrate cosmic thing 30th anniversary with. The success of the album served as a comeback after the death of guitarist ricky wilson in 1985 six of the albums songs were produced by nile rodgers in new york city, and the remaining four by don was in upstate new york. Youre watching the official music video for the b52s channel z from the album cosmic thing. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Marketed by rhino entertainment company, a warner music group company. Shake that thing all night long, shake it man you cant go wrong dont let it rest on the presidents desk, rock the house. The b52s quiche lorraine wild planet 1980 by anglerfish deepcuts. Roam connects to a generously warm, worldwandering spirit that felt at home in an era during which the berlin wall came down, and the song shared a sort of shouldertoshoulder. The success of the album served as a comeback after the death of guitarist ricky wilson in 1985. Shake that cosmic thing, shake that thing, shake it, ohhhh yeah. Unlike the rather unfocused bouncing off the satellites, cosmic thing showed a more unified plan.
The original lineup consisted of fred schneider vocals, percussion, kate pierson vocals, keyboards, cindy wilson vocals, percussion, ricky wilson guitar, and keith strickland drums, guitar, keyboards. Well draw a discreet veil over the flintstones theme cover that. Listen to cosmic thing the b52s online music streaming. Listen free to the b52s cosmic thing cosmic thing, dry county and more. Yet until cosmic thing, the b52s were more newwave than pop. Youre watching the official music video for the b52s love shack from the album cosmic thing.
Although their earlier raw quirkiness was always good fun,i always thought their was something even better lurking in the background and this cd proved it. Studio album 8 ep 1 compilation 1 live 1 remix 1 despite the fact that b52s released its last album 16 years ago and that funplex is a collection of absolutely new songs they wonderfully reminisce the bands all previous works. The b52s styled as the b52s prior to 2008 are an american new wave band formed in athens, georgia, in 1976. Listen free to the b52s love shack radio iheartradio. The b52s are an american rock band that formed in 1976 in athens, georgia, united states. Far from a dark psychedelic trip, the record teems with sunny vibes, concise hooks, and energetic singalong refrains. Vtg 1989 the b52s cosmic thing concert tshirt black xl 80s alternative indie college rock band. It contains the singles love shack and roam, which remain two of their most popular tunes.
Cosmic thing is a studio album by the b52s released in 1989. Smoothly produced by nile rodgers and don was, cosmic thing breathed new life into the brand, and pointed the way ahead. The b52s if you see a faded sign by the side of the road that says 15 miles to the, love shack. The b52s cosmic thing official music video youtube. The success of the album served as a comeback after the death of former guitarist ricky wilson in 1985. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. The band drive through the woods on a dirt road in an open top convertible as they sing. Funplex, the bands first original album in 16 years since 1992s good stuff, was released on march 25, 2008, by astralwerks. Provided to youtube by warner records cosmic thing the b52s cosmic thing. Cosmic thing, an album by the b52s on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. If you were anywhere near a radio or dance club in the late 80s and early 90s, or anywhere near a karaoke bar even now, youve experienced the pop delights that are the b52s cosmic thing. With cosmic thing the b52s finally got the soundas well as the salesthey richly deserved. This album was featherweight, sun kissed, playfully pansexual and, most importantly, danceable.
The whimisical nonsense songs cosmic thing, junebug are quirky and catchy, with pleasant hipsway rhythms. Partystarting band steps up the kitsch, hooks, and fun on dancefriendly multiplatinum set addictive rhythms, deep grooves, quirky vibes. Buy mp3 music online the b52s cosmic thing remastered 2010 the b52s cosmic thing. Cosmic thing has great songs,great playing and superb production without sacrificing the oddball. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
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