Nude on the Moon: The B-52's Anthology
The B-52's · 2002
157 min · 35 tracks · new wave · pop rock
A vibrant collection of quirky, danceable tunes that blend new wave energy with playful lyrics and infectious melodies.
Why this album works
This anthology is significant not just for its compilation of hits like 'Rock Lobster' and 'Love Shack', but also for showcasing the band's lasting impact on pop culture and music. The B-52's have influenced countless artists and movements, cementing their status in alternative music history, evidenced by their induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
- Best for
- danceable tracks for celebration quirky vibes for playful moods dynamic peaks for energetic listening
- Context
- By the time 'Nude on the Moon: The B-52's Anthology' was released in 2002, The B-52's had already established themselves as pioneers of the new wave movement with a decade-spanning career. This anthology acts as both a retrospective of their influential sound and a celebration of their unique aesthetic that began with their eponymous debut album in 1979 and continued through their commercial successes in the '80s and '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Alanis Morissette· Ricky Martin· Prince· Green Day· Madonna· Elvis Presley· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 52 Girls 3:36
- 2 Dance This Mess Around 4:37
- 3 Rock Lobster Standout 6:51
- 4 Lava 4:56
- 5 Hero Worship 4:08
- 6 Planet Claire Standout 4:37
- 7 Give Me Back My Man 4:01
- 8 Private Idaho 3:36
- 9 Devil in My Car 4:27
- 10 Party Out of Bounds 3:23
- 11 Strobe Light 4:00
- 12 Quiche Lorraine (live) 4:31
- 13 Mesopotamia (remix) 3:51
- 14 Queen of Las Vegas (Mesopotamia outtake version) 5:40
- 15 Legal Tender 3:41
- 16 Song for a Future Generation 3:59
- 17 Trism 3:23
- 18 Whammy Kiss (live) 3:59
Disc 2
- 1 Summer of Love 4:03
- 2 Ain’t It a Shame 4:33
- 3 Theme for a Nude Beach 4:24
- 4 Girl From Ipanema Goes to Greenland 4:22
- 5 Wig 4:21
- 6 She Brakes for Rainbows 4:40
- 7 Cosmic Thing 3:52
- 8 Deadbeat Club (extended remix) 4:57
- 9 Love Shack Standout 5:22
- 10 Roam 4:56
- 11 Channel Z 4:50
- 12 Junebug 5:05
- 13 Follow Your Bliss 4:09
- 14 Good Stuff 5:58
- 15 Revolution Earth 5:50
- 16 Is That You Mo‐Dean? (Interdimension mix) 4:38
- 17 Debbie 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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