The B-52’s – Cosmic Thing

Album Info

Artist: The B-52's

Title: Cosmic Thing

Year: 1989

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Tracklist

  • 1. Cosmic Thing (3:50)
  • 2. Dry County (4:54)
  • 3. Deadbeat Club (4:56)
  • 4. Love Shack (5:20)
  • 5. Junebug (5:05)
  • 6. Roam (4:55)
  • 7. Bushfire (4:57)
  • 8. Channel Z (4:50)
  • 9. Topaz (4:21)
  • 10. Follow Your Bliss (4:08)

Review

Hey, music lovers! Let's dive into 'Cosmic Thing' by The B-52's - it's a total blast from the past that still gets the party started today! This gem from 1989 was like a phoenix rising for the band after they lost their guitarist Ricky Wilson. But boy, did they come back swinging! With production wizards Nile Rodgers and Don Was at the helm, the B-52's cooked up a sound that's both fresh and totally them. It's like they took their funky '60s vibes, tossed them in a blender with some new wave magic, and poured out pure musical joy.

Now, let's talk about the tracks that made everyone lose their minds. 'Love Shack' is the crown jewel here - can you believe it almost didn't make the cut? It went from a 15-minute jam session to a chart-topping banger that had people grooving worldwide. And don't even get me started on 'Roam' and 'Deadbeat Club' - these tunes helped 'Cosmic Thing' climb the charts faster than you can say "tin roof, rusted!" The whole album is a rollercoaster of fun, with the B-52's signature vocal tag team of Kate, Cindy, and Fred leading the way. It's no wonder this bad boy went Platinum and then some, proving that sometimes, the cosmos aligns to create something truly out of this world! - Kelcie