Funplex The B-52's

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  • Release Date: 03/25/2008
  • Sales Rank: 9,727
  • Label: ASTRALWERKS
  • UPC: 094922873071

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Funplex

1LISTENPump 4:53
2LISTENHot Corner 3:24
3LISTENUltraviolet 4:25
4LISTENJuliet of the Spirits 4:22
5LISTENFunplex 4:07
6LISTENEyes Wide Open 5:35
7LISTENLove in the Year 3000 4:14
8LISTENDeviant Ingredient 4:50
9LISTENToo Much to Think About 3:47
10LISTENDancing Now 4:02
11LISTENKeep This Party Going 4:34

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After hearing the ultra-sheen producer Steve Osborne smoothed across New Order's 2001 album Get Ready, the B-52s' guitarist and music director Keith Strickland found the sound that would bring his band into 21st century. The ultra-slick, synthesizer and drum machine driven Funplex is the result, and while it doesn't make up for the 16 years since their last full-length, it's a good argument that they should get off the revival concert circuit and get back to the studio more often. On the opening "Pump," singers Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson prove right away they can still create sweet harmonies, while Fred Schneider displays that he's lost none of his campy spark and still sounds credible when barking out stories of hot mamas cruising the mall while high on diet pills. The track's exciting Stereolab-meets-Duane Eddy construction vindicates Strickland's hunch about Osborne, whose half-new wave, half-MP3 age production is a great match throughout. The band's shimmy and shake performance is as energetic as ever and with songs like "Hot Corner," "Juliet of the Spirits," and the title track bringing warm reminders of "Roam," "Summer of Love," or "Good Stuff," the B-52s in 2008 are still adding fine material to their catalog. Bright moments that loyal fans will cherish dot the album, like when Fred delivers a "Robots-Bootybots-Erotobots" chant ("Love in the Year 3000"), or when a simple, quintessential B-52s riff mixes with intoxicating future disco ("Eyes Wide Open"). Problem is the songwriting seems a bit forced at times and the towering highlights found on their top-shelf efforts are missing. Nothing here is as gripping or as perfect as "Rock Lobster," "Private Idaho," or "Love Shack," and the songs that are borderline filler get pushed into one big forgettable lump towards the end of the album. Turns out, being the world's greatest party combo isn't just like riding a bike, but the B-52s are certainly pointed in the right direction. Think of Funplex as a likeable album from a lovable band and adjust your party planner accordingly. David Jeffries, All Music Guide

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Dance your butt off!by ToriGNY

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June 29, 2009: Love the B-52's, always have. Saw them perform recently and had to get their latest cd. "Pump" opens up the cd with a strong danceable beat. "Juliet" is a beautiful harmonic duo with Kate and Cindy. The title track "Funplex" is hysterical, danceable. This cd was one enjoyable surprise after another.

Fun and solid album that makes you want to dance!by Anonymous

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August 25, 2008: The B-52's have put out their best post-Cosmic Thing era album with Funplex. Everything on here clics especially the title track, the hard charging opener, Love in the Year 3000 and others. I love Juliet of the Spirits and its adventurous groove. Hot Corner and Deviant Ingredient are also good as well as the final track. Several numbers have an electronica feel to it. The lyrics have a sexiness at times and Fred Schnieder boasts about it a lot in his familiar loud voice. And there'd so many mentions of planets and cosmic outer space, shades of their '80s Kate and Cindy sound great vocally in their leads. Keith Strickland's guitar leads are superb, sometimes recalling '60s California pop like the Beach Boys. A rarity coming from an Athens, Georgia pop group. Even though all the members are in their mid to late 50s, there is an explosive energy on a lot of this effort. Their willingness to stay current and contemporary, yet staying true to form is why this album is great. Best to hear in the summer--just open the windows on a warm or hot day in your car and play it on your CD stereo!

This review was written about the Vinyl LP Special Edition / Bonus CD edition.


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