Party out of bounds! Not only is this sentiment one of the B-52's directives on their ceaselessly fun sophomore album, it's one of the record's hit songs, and perfectly summaries the spirit and intent behind this new-wave classic. Completely up to task in following up their kitschy debut, the B-52's step everything up a notch: Songwriting, humor, exaggeration, melodies, hooks, and group interplay. Wild Planet also finds the band embracing stronger psychedelic accents that seamlessly mesh with its lava-lamp colors and textures. What an album.
TRACKLIST
Party Out of Bounds Dirty Back Road Runnin' Around Give Me Back My Man Private Idaho Devil in My Car Quiche Lorraine Strobe Light 53 Miles West of Venus