THE B-52'S - New Video for "Funplex"

Funplex

There are many funny things about this video. But the funniest thing of all is the juxtaposition in energy between Kate and Cindy. While Kate is as bouncy and cheerful as ever, Cindy looks nearly comatose.

For anyone who has ever liked The B-52's, you must check out their new album. I would describe it in more detail, but Eric Harvey's review over at Pitchfork sums it up perfectly. The highlight track for me is 'Eyes Wide Open'.

A New Song Emerges From THE B-52'S

A new song has emerged from The B-52's hotly anticipated new album Funplex. The new song, "Hot Corner" sounds as if it was recorded during the Cosmic Thing sessions. It's good to see them picking up right where they left off years ago.

In related news, some are ackowledging the Athens, GA resurgence.

Funplex is released March 25 via Astralwerks.

The B-52's - Hot Corner (mp3) via rollingstone.com

Funplex tracklist:

1. Pump
2. Hot Corner
3. Ultraviolet
4. Juliet Of The Spirits
5. Funplex
6. Eyes Wide Open
7. Love In The Year 3000
8. Deviant Ingredient
9. Too Much To Think About
10. Dancing Now
11. Keep This Party Going

THE B-52'S - 'Funplex' Single Hits iTunes

The B-52's are officially back!! The new single, 'Funplex' is available now at iTunes. The new album, also titled "Funplex" is due from Astralwerks on March 25th.

Die hard fans take note - another new track will be unveiled on The L Word on February 10th. The track, 'Juliet of the Spirits', was inspired by the 1965 Fellini film of the same name.

THE B-52'S - "Funplex"

The B-52's will finally release their follow-up to 1992's "Good Stuff" on March 25 via Astralwerks. "Funplex" was recorded just a few blocks from the location of their first performance on Valentine's Day 1977 and features new tracks like 'Pump', 'Love in the Year 3000', and 'Keep This Party Going'. The title track will be released as the first single on January 29. The band premiered a handful of songs from the new album at a memorable Halloween show in NYC last year. The show was off the hook.

THE B-52'S Played Roseland Ballroom

The B-52's looked and sounded fantastic at the Roseland Ballroom last night. The crowd was extremely energetic and most were dressed up for Halloween. What a fun night!


The band premiered about six new songs from their forthcoming album "Funplex", including the title song, 'Pump', 'Juliet of the Spirits', 'Keep This Party Going', and 'Love in the Year 3000'.


Highlights from the set were the the opening number 'Party Out of Bounds', which was followed by a killer version of 'Mesopotamia', as well as 'Strobe Light', 'Roam', 'Give Me Back My Man' and 'Planet Claire'. And of course the place turned into an all out dance masquerade for their biggest hits 'Private Idaho', 'Love Shack', and 'Rock Lobster'.


Unfortunately we missed The Rapture, who opened the show. I heard they were great, but I've also seen them many times before.

-photos by Derek Morris

THE B-52'S - "Funplex"

The B-52's have signed to Astralwerks and will release their first album in 16 years on February 26th, 2008. The new disk "Funplex" was recorded in Athens, Georgia and produced by Steve Osborne (Doves, New Order, Happy Mondays).

Glenn Mendlinger, Astralwerks label manager says, "We are thrilled to be bringing The B-52's music to a new generation of intergalactic fans. Cindy, Fred, Kate, and Keith have made an album that is incredibly fresh, dynamic and perhaps most importantly, quintessentially The B-52's ... instantly recognizable, instantly fun."

Tomorrow night The B-52's share the stage with The Rapture for a special Halloween show at The Roseland Ballroom. Last I heard there are still tickets available.

Funplex tracklist:

1. Pump
2. Hot Corner
3. Ultraviolet
4. Juliet Of The Spirits
5. Funplex
6. Eyes Wide Open
7. Love In The Year 3000
8. Deviant Ingredient
9. Too Much To Think About
10. Dancing Now
11. Keep This Party Going