The B-52s (album)

The B-52's is an eponymous New Wave album by Athens, Georgia-based rock band The B-52's, released in July of 1979 (see 1979 in music). The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who would go on to release several chart-topping singles.

The B-52's peaked at #59 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart. "Rock Lobster" peaked at #56 on the Pop Singles chart.

Track listing

1. Planet Claire (Schneider/Strickland) - 4:35
2. 52 Girls (Ayers/Wilson) - 3:34
3. Dance This Mess Around (Pierson/Schneider/Strickland/Wilson/Wilson) - 4:36
4. Rock Lobster (Schneider/Wilson) - 6:49
5. Lava (B Fifty Two's) - 4:54
6. There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the... (B Fifty Two's) - 4:54
7. Hero Worship (Waldrop/Wilson) - 4:07
8. 6060-842 (Schneider/Strickland/Wilson) - 2:48
9. Downtown (Hatch) - 2:57

Personnel

• Fred Schneider - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals, Walkie Talkie
• Nile Rodgers - Producer
• Robert Ash - Engineer, Associate Producer
• Chris Blackwell - Producer
• Kate Pierson - Organ, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
• Keith Strickland - Percussion, Drums, Sound Effects, Sounds
• Don Was - Producer
• Cindy Wilson - Guitar, Bongos, Tambourine, Vocals
• Cass Rigby - Assistant Engineer
• Rick Wilson - Guitar
• Adey Wilson - Guitar
• George DuBose - Photography
• Sue AB Surd - Art Direction
• La Verne - Hair Stylist