Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation
The B-52's · 1998
79 min · 18 tracks · new wave · pop rock
A vibrant mix of quirky pop and new wave energy, brimming with humor and infectious rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky party anthems for gatherings
- infectious rhythms that invite dancing
- dynamic peaks and playful valleys
- nostalgic vibes with humorous twists
- for summer road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking serious introspective tones
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation' was released in 1998, The B-52's were well-established icons of the new wave scene. This compilation served as both a retrospective of their earlier hits and an introduction to newer material, showcasing their unique sound after years of evolving from their debut in 1979.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Devo· Talking Heads· The Go-Go's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Planet Claire 4:36
- 2 Rock Lobster 4:54
- 3 Party Out of Bounds 3:21
- 4 Strobe Light 4:00
- 5 Private Idaho 3:34
- 6 Quiche Lorraine 3:57
- 7 Mesopotamia 3:50
- 8 Legal Tender 3:40
- 9 Song for a Future Generation 3:59
- 10 Summer of Love (original unreleased mix) 4:34
- 11 Channel Z 4:50
- 12 Deadbeat Club 4:54
- 13 Love Shack 5:22
- 14 Roam 4:52
- 15 Good Stuff 5:55
- 16 Is That You Mo‐Dean? 5:07
- 17 Debbie 3:34
- 18 Hallucinating Pluto 4:19
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