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With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA

The B-52's · 2011

76 min · 18 tracks · new wave · pop rock

A vibrant celebration of eclectic new wave sounds and infectious energy, capturing the B-52's at their lively best.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant party atmosphere
  • danceable rhythms throughout
  • dynamic live performance energy
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • eclectic soundscapes to explore

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quieter listening experiences
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, this live album marked a significant moment in The B-52's career, showcasing their enduring popularity after reuniting in the late 1990s. It followed their last studio album, 'Funplex' (2008), and highlighted their timeless appeal as icons of the new wave movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Devo· Talking Heads· The Go-Go's

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pump 4:45
  • 2 Private Idaho 3:46
  • 3 Mesopotamia 4:50
  • 4 Ultraviolet 4:21
  • 5 Give Me Back My Man 5:38
  • 6 Funplex 4:05
  • 7 Whammy Kiss 3:51
  • 8 Roam 5:04
  • 9 52 Girls 3:47
  • 10 Party Out of Bounds 3:53
  • 11 Love in the Year 3000 4:16
  • 12 Cosmic Thing 3:58
  • 13 Hot Corner 3:28
  • 14 Band Intros 0:43
  • 15 Love Shack 5:45
  • 16 Wig 4:01
  • 17 Planet Claire 4:51
  • 18 Rock Lobster 5:24

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