The B-52's - Funplex
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Free Music Review: Rivals any current pop today
Hit: 5 Stars
To return to the music market 16 years later with this is quite admirable. This is a very strong record. Surprisingly guitar driven but with some solid hooks and some equally brilliant songwriting. Juliet, Pump and most especially 'Ultraviolet' sound incredible. The vocal interplay is as it always has been but they've just had 16 years to improve upon it. Sure part of me is biased as a fan - but I also tried (hard) to be objective with this particular record. It sure beats a lot of what's out there today - even from some already established artists.
It's clear why 'Loveshack' and 'Roam' were huge hits for these guys - simply because they are such well written pop gems (whether you like them or not is entirely different) but Funplex should be no different and hopefully yield them more success and fans.
The 2008 True Colors Tour will certainly be the ticket to have this year.
Free Music Review: Half a year later verdict, Funplex is definitely a worthy classic
Hit: 5 Stars
Funplex is immediately accessible and won't disappoint the majority of B-52s fans. That much is obvious from the reviews on this site.
The question is whether Funplex stands up to thousands of listens and truly joins the ranks of a classic. The CD has not left my car from the moment of its release over half a year ago so the answer for me is definitely a big yes!
The biggest "weakness" is that the album doesn't have that one big breakout single, but as a whole it's one fantastic listen that does what every good B-52s album does - it makes you want to dance and takes your mind off your current troubles.
I hope the wait for another album isn't too long. Funplex proves they still know how to craft great music that stays true to who they are, but also shows growth over the years.
If you've been sitting on the fence till now, get this album RIGHT NOW!
Free Music Review: FUNPLEX just ROCKS
Hit: 5 Stars
Well, after a 16 year wait, they're BAAACCKK! From PUMP to Juliet of the Spirits, to Funplex and Hot Corner, the "Deviant Ingredient" here is Keith Strickland's commitment to the band, and his commitment to the evolution of their sound.
Cindy and Kate sound TERRIFIC, and their vocal harmonies are instantly recognizable. I had a smile on my face as wide as the Grand Canyon whilst listening to the tracks. Fred Schneider, in rare form, completes this grand quartet.
I'm a huge fan since the beginning, and it feels SO GOOD to have them back. Grab it, and listen to it. I'll bet you're up on your feet, shaking your honeybuns, before the first trak is over.
I say all of the B Fans out there, UNITE and petition the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME to get this band in. They are true survivors, pioneers and .... THE WORLD'S GREATEST PARTY BAND.
Free Music Review: The B's are back!
Hit: 5 Stars
First a disclaimer--I've always loved the B-52's but felt the group's recordings were too few and far between. Funplex proves to be worth the wait. This is a group whose sound has lost very little over the years and since they all now qualify for AARP cards (yep, me too!)the energy of Funplex is surprising. Their voices are amazing still and Keith Strickland's guitar work remains incredible. The B's are not coasting on past success and are far from a nostalgia act...they've held up and remain relevant. Songs range from the rollicking 'Hot Corner' to the sublime 'Juliet of the Spirits' and the interplay of Cindy Wilson's and Kate Pierson's voices is just lovely. And Fred is still my favorite cheerleader!
Funplex is this summer's 'roll down the windows and crank up the music' release. Enjoy!
Free Music Review: Dance This Mess Around
Hit: 5 Stars
"The B52's meet the Jetsons" might be another title for this album - given the intergalactic funk feel and lyrics ("bootybots" and "erotobots" for example). As others have written, this could be the 2008 sequel to 1980's new wave masterwork Wild Planet, but I feel that it has a lot more in common with 1983's electronic-drums-and-dance Whammy -- and I have known and loved both those albums since they originally came out on Warner Brothers LP's. I do have to concur that the melodies sometimes take a back seat to the beats on this album, but that doesn't diminish from the overall fabulousness of it. The bands' voices are just as fresh as they were on their first album -- and the interplay between Fred and Kate/Cindy is wonderful as always. This will be the party album of the year and maybe even longer.