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It's time for some B-52's. Their unique, quirky, talky songs are always interesting to say the list. I figured we start with the other-worldly "Planet Claire" to introduce those unfamiliar with this band. It's "Peter Gunn" should help riff draw you in.
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This one's a lot of fun to sing.
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This song makes me want my own Private Idaho. I think this may just be my favorite B-52's song.
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During an awkward period adjusting to their popularity, the band released this unfinished album. It's not the strongest, but the lead song "Mesopotamia" is definitely what you expect out of a B-52's song with that name.
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Yep, Weird Al did the B-52's thing too. An unnecessarily long weird song about a random topic filled with vocal flourishes and emotionally driven backup voices. A perfect fit to slip into a B-52's mix.
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If you know one B-52's song, it's this one. And I don't blame you. It's fantastic.
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This one sounds so different from the usual B-52's sound that I never fully put the two together in my mind. It was just that "fun '90s road trip song" to me.
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Now we're getting into uncharted territory for me. The first half of this mix were all of the songs I was already familiar with. I selected this one due to the R.E.M. collaboration. They later provided vocals for "Shiny Happy People" to return the favor.
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I'll admit it, the title of this one sold me on it's inclusion.
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There was a live-action Flintstones movie in the '90s where the "B.C.-52's" sang the theme song. Sounds about right.
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On their greatest hits album, the B-52's of course included a new song and fortunately, it fits right in.
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After nearly a decade off, the B-52's returned to form with this this fun throwback.
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I just really liked this one because of how different it sounds. It's a lot calmer than usual and it feels like the were aiming for something a little more serious.
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