The B-52's - The B-52'sReissued as part of Islands 60th anniversary celebrations, The B 52s is a classic of 1970s American rock new wave. Ranked 152 on Rolling Stone magazines list of the 500 greatest albums of all time in 2003, the kitsch lyrics and pop harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who would go on to release several chart topping singles. Printed on 180gm heavyweight vinyl with printed inners featuring lyrics. DL code included.

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resonant synthesizer notes resembling bells or voices are interwoven with bits of melody

The influence of 1970s Afro beat and 80s new wave can clearly be heard throughout the album offering fans a new perspective previously unheard from the band

Their debut album had - for the time and for the DIY scene - an unusually long gestation

political lyrics drew praise from critics outside the metal community

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Trevor Johnson will have full artistic control of new art and design on all the albums

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