Author: tracysigler | Posted: January 3rd, 2006 | | Tags: 1981, B-52s, music, new wave, pop, vinyl | 1 Comment »
- Artist: B-52s
- Title: Mesopotamia
- Year: 1981
- Format: Vinyl 12 in.
- Rating (1-10): 6
- Owner: Mary
- Acquired: 1981 – Mary got it at a “cheesy chain record store” in Annandale, VA.
- Keeper: Yes
This one’s for Lee, a.k.a. Danny Ocean.
This is a six song EP and it was produced by David Byrne. Some of it sounds similar to “Remain In Light” era Talking Heads. I think this release was near hitless, though “Nip It In the Bud” may have gotten some play. It’s definitely my favorite track on an otherwise bland release.
Author: tracysigler | Posted: December 3rd, 2005 | | Tags: 1981, B-52s, music, new wave, pop, vinyl | 1 Comment »
- Artist: B-52’s
- Title: Party Mix
- Year: 1981
- Format: Vinyl 12 in.
- Rating (1-10): 5
- Owner: Mary
- Acquired: 1987 ? Mary got it when she was working at Plan-9 Records in Richmond, VA.
- Keeper: Yes
We have some other B-52’s records but this one makes me wish we had more of the early stuff. This one is really just a DJ 12 inch. The highlight for me is when they mix in Private Idaho. Other than that it’s kinda dull.
One of my most vivid music memories is of being in Virginia Beach around 1980 and seeing the new wave kids dancing at the Peppermint Beach Club. At that time the place was sort of an open-air joint. I remember standing in the sun on the boardwalk, hearing Rock Lobster blasting out of the building, while barefoot teenagers were jumping up and down inside. It was like something out of a ’60s beach movie. It was just cool. I gotta get that record!
