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Funplex
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Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0094922873071
Label: Astralwerks
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Astralwerks
Release Date: 2008-03-25
Studio: Astralwerks
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Along with producer Steve Osborne (New Order, Happy Mondays, Doves) the band have created an album as cutting edge, distinctive & danceable as their debut album in 1979. The B-52's influence cuts a wide path through much of so-called Modern Rock-- from the low-fi efforts of nouveau garage bands and the Retro-Hip of Ultra-Lounge to the very ascendance of Dance music itself. Twenty years and 20 million albums into a career that began as a low-rent lark in Athens, Georgia, the B-52's remain the most unlikely Pop superstars ever. The first band to glorify Pop culture with an almost Warholian sense of purpose, their absurd B-movie style and off-kilter sound celebrated the weirdness lurking just beneath the surface of Americana. EMI. 2008.
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Summary: Absolutely the worst album I've ever bought...
Comment: The music is worn out, the lyrics completely inane (where for art thou, Rock Lobster?) I'd rather listen to a dentist's drill. In fact, I'd rather get a root canal than listen to this again.
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Summary: Flashback !!!
Comment: I will keep it simple, short and sweet. These tunes totally took me back to when I first heard the yellow album. This one just has that feel like it's 1979.
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Summary: A Little Fun In Our Lives
Comment: If you like the B52 sound at all then you will love this cd. The original line up is in fine voice and witty as ever. There are sexual innuendos from start to finish on this album which will keep you smiling as you listen to the great beats that make your body move without thinking. Its a great party album. It will keep or put you in a good mood and get your energy up. Although there is not quite a Love Shack or a Rock Lobster, every song is good, no duds. The song writing is first rate musically along with super fun lyrics. Well done, highly recommended.
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Summary: The Fun Never Dies
Comment: Wow. Great job b-52's. This is a delirious sex-party dance jam from start to finish. The production is impeccable. They totally nailed the guitar sound. The songs are different enough to be interesting. Fred and the girls sound great. What a surprise. Buy it and dance.
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Summary: They Still Have It.
Comment: I would never have thought that after decades of music and a long "break" that The B-52's would suddenly release an album in 2008 and it would be their most solid overall effort in their entire career. They have so much good material from their previous efforts and the songs on "Funplex" fit in perfectly with them. Highlights for me include "Deviant Ingrediant", "Pump", "Funplex", and "Juliet of the Spirits" although I have to say that there isn't one song I don't like. "Ultraviolet" and "Hot Corner" are other highlights. The album is forward-thinking while still respecting the past and when that happens I think everybody wins.
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