tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post9166689105954472660..comments2024-03-02T07:40:22.786+03:00Comments on Only Solitaire blog: The B-52's: The B-52'sUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-77010094958831607052012-07-23T12:03:47.692+04:002012-07-23T12:03:47.692+04:00A few months ago I explored the whole B-52's d...A few months ago I explored the whole B-52's discography, so I'll likely be commenting plenty along the way with these reviews. This album is great, and while I don't feel it's their best (the last three tracks don't come close to giving me the same thrills as the rest which knocks it to second place for me) it's still the most important album they've ever done, if they never put out another album their legacy would still be secure. This is one of the most eerie sounding pop albums ever. Ricky Wilson and Kieth Strickland made for a killer rhythm section (which is made even more interesting by the band's lack of a bass player). "Planet Claire" may be my favourite track, that intro (which takes up half of the running length) might just be the best thing the band ever did. It kinda reminds me of "Astronomy Domine" a little.<br /><br />The Pipettes comparison is a little unfair. The only things that have in common is that they're both retro-inspired and have female singers. Everything else about them is completely different. The Pipettes were calculated to be as retro and 'perfect' as humanly possible with nothing new whatsoever, and while their formula was initially highly successful (IMO) it ultimately consumed the band whole. The B-52s were much more willing to go with the flow which resulted in plenty of longevity (but also plenty of change, sometimes for the worse).<br />Anyway I'm looking forward to following you along with the rest of their discography. Curious as to how you'll feel on some of their mid-period records.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990529203943926383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-75589719627563393912012-07-22T16:03:20.009+04:002012-07-22T16:03:20.009+04:00Quick, someone call Rich Bunnell.Quick, someone call Rich Bunnell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-63717871114886113772012-07-22T10:22:35.805+04:002012-07-22T10:22:35.805+04:00Eight-six-seven-five-three-oh-niiiii-ee-ii-ene. I ...Eight-six-seven-five-three-oh-niiiii-ee-ii-ene. I see what you mean there.Ross Dryernoreply@blogger.com