Brockster: I'd forgotten how many decent songs this band had, but Roam is authentic, an all time classic
United Kingdom on Mar 22, 2023
eric thompson: Super easy to buy. Just saw them in Vegas 2 weeks ago. All the good songs.
United States on Nov 05, 2022
C.: It has a number of songs by the B52's on it and I like most of them !!
United Kingdom on Oct 13, 2022
Carlos Elias Bedoya: Buen CD que reúne muchos éxitos de esta agrupación. No están todos sus éxitos como Legal Tender. Muy escuchable y divertido
United States on Sep 29, 2022
Dan: Heard a song from the b’52’s and said to myself, self I don’t have a b’52 cd so I purchased this one.
Great music and love this band
United States on Sep 05, 2022
Ronald Booiman: If you are a follower of the B52s then you will already having this cd compilation. If you don’t… what’s a matter with you… get it.
Canada on Jul 31, 2022
Paul D: I'd give 5 Star if the case wasn't cracked.
Canada on May 19, 2022
Mark T. Patterson II: Somehow I missed "Debbie" when it came out. A pleasant surprise. Otherwise the memories come flooding back of better times, really great upbeat stuff during this pandemic.
"Roam" reminded me of two friends who circled the globe before they settled down and starting having kids.
"Love Shack" is how I spent my Andy Warhol 15 minutes of fame doing Kareoke in San Diego one night with some female accompaniment.
Really fun, upbeat music.
United States on Dec 21, 2020
Alistair McHarg: Every once in a very long while a thoroughly delightful group appears out of nowhere with something new to say and a distinct, immediately identifiable way of saying it. Such is the case with the B-52's who pull off a nearly impossible trick and make it look easy. For starters, they are musically intoxicating and certainly can't be topped for dance party appeal. The vocal blend of Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson is a lovely, natural fit, and Fred Schneider's droll, spoken word additions provide an effective and often hilarious counterpoint. Keith Strickland knows that a band like this needs basic, pure drumming, nothing flashy, and he delivers. The late, lamented Ricky Wilson provided great retro surf guitar, right on time and target. The frequent use of left-field sound effects sprinkles the songs with splendid surprises.
The song writing, especially lyrics, is always slightly cracked and completely charming. Catchy tunes devoted to poorly planned parties, ruins in Mesopotamia, and making love in strobe light are delivered without irony; no matter how absurd the subject it all seems to make sense when the B-52's do it. As good as these individual contributions are, it is the...
United States on Jun 09, 2006
| A Musical Time Capsule: Songs For Future Generations to Enjoy | Larkin Poe: A Self-Made Man in the 19th Century (1848-1948) | Coldplay - Parachutes: A Captivating Musical Journey | |
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| Sale off | $1 OFF | $1 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 18 reviews | 93 reviews | 75 reviews |
| ASIN | B0000062W1 | B085DSDDW1 | B00004U9MS |
| Dance Pop (CDs & Vinyl) | Dance Pop | ||
| New Wave | New Wave | ||
| Label | Reprise / Wea | Tricki-Woo Records | Emi Europe Generic |
| Jangle Pop | Jangle Pop | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 510 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 1,203 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 5,338 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35 in Jangle Pop#431 in New Wave#1,045 in Dance Pop | #251 in Indie Rock#6,064 in Rock | #39 in Dream Pop#40 in Britpop#454 in Indie Rock |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | No | |
| Number of discs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 1998 | 2020 | 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Reprise / Wea | Tricki-Woo Records | No |
| Language | English | Japanese | English |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 2.88 Ounces | 5.4 x 5 x 0.3 inches; 1.44 Ounces | 5.55 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches; 3.25 Ounces |
| Date First Available | December 7, 2006 | March 12, 2020 | July 27, 2006 |
France on Oct 31, 2023