The B-52’s
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The B-52's is the debut album by American New wave band the B-52's. The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright (credited as Sue Ab Surd).

The B-52's peaked at number 59 on the Billboard 200, and "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the Billboard

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Released
July 12th, 1979
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Album
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Warner Bros. Records
Island

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AllMusic (Stephen Thomas Erlewine)
5/5 stars
Pitchfork (Susan Elizabeth Shepard – October 14, 2018)9.0/10
PopMatters (Rich Wilhelm – May 3, 2022)10/10
Slant Magazine (Sal Cinquemani – October 11, 2003)
4/5 stars
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