The B-52's - Self Titled Album - Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MOFI

Description: The B-52’s – Self titledMobile Fidelity Sound LabLP Condition: SEALED #Grading System: SEALED/ M- / VG++ / VG+ / VG / VG- / G#The B-52’s – Self titled- MoFi Mobile Fidelity 33rpm LP. Condition is "New". Numbered #9715Shipped with USPS Media Mail.RANKED #152 ON ROLLING STONE'S 500GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIMEBoffo! Beehive hairdos, goofy sci-fi humor, lava-lamp kitsch, thrift-store fashions, party-starting tunes, unconventional perspectives, and the unique blending of the underground aesthetic with mainstream accessibility: The B-52's mix all this and more into a dizzying cocktail on their self-titled debut, which remains one of the most ahead-of-its-time, endlessly enjoyable, and vividly colorful albums ever released.Track list: 1. Planet Claire2. 52Girls3. Dance This Mess Around4. Rock Lobster5. Lava6. There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)7. Hero Worship8. 6060-8429. DowntownRanked at #152 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, The B-52's has its roots in the band's improbable genesis, itself reflective of the record's gleeful moods and quirky charms. The five members first played after sharing a tropical alcoholic beverage at a Chinese restaurant, the ironic silliness and spontaneous irreverence indicative of the music on its breakthrough record. Not to mention how it mirrors the unusual hodgepodge of instrumentation: organs, walkie talkies, bongos, glockenspiels, tambourines, toy pianos, smoke alarms, and more!Musically, the band proves just as adventurous and whimsical. Using pleasant harmonies as a backdrop and Kate Pierson's squealing organ as a starting point, the B-52'sdraw upon surf-rock grooves, beach-bound soul-pop, herky-jerky funk riffs, minimalist rhythms, and Ricky Wilson's unusual guitar lines to craft songs that tower above the sarcastic suggestiveness and campy declarations. Of course, the latter are plenty entertaining on their own, but there's no denying the dance-bound persuasiveness and melodic shimmy associated with the classic cult single "Rock Lobster" and splendid cover of the ubiquitous Petula Clark standard "Downtown." You've never heard anything like this.Indeed, the B-52s were about a decade ahead of the alt-rock revolution when they recorded this delightfully campy, intentionally goofy, lyrically tawdry, and undeniably harmonic 1979 new-wave set that comes off as the best dance party you might ever hear. This is 40 minutes of nothing but a good time.Mastered on our world-renowned mastering system and pressed at RTI, Silver Label numbered edition LP presents the B-52's brilliant debut in a fidelity it's never previously enjoyed. So detailed and realistic are the timbres, accents, and harmonies, you'll think the band's bright outfits are appearing right in front of you. Plus, the LP is worth the cost alone for the iconic album cover, which spotlights those bouffant 'dos.SHIPPING Media mail buyer pays and is added to overall cost of record purchase. Please send me a message for international shipping. This price includes shipping fees, insurance, bubble wrap and void fill material. Will be professionally boxed with the utmost care. ALL RECORDS ARE PACKED IN OVERSIZED BOXES WITH PLENTY OF VOID FILL FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION.

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Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

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