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Funplex then: a bit like that school re-union. Good for a few hours’ reminiscing every once in a while but over-familiarity will only breed contempt.
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Best enjoyed in the privacy of home. [Apr 2008, p.76]
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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.
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They may not sound as weird and novel as they did on 'Rock Lobster,' but they can still sing 'Keep This Party Going' with some credibility.
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Funplex neither redefines nor sullies the band's sterling legacy, which is probably close to a best case scenario.
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So instead of rehashing Cosmic Thing for an ill-fated comeback banking on nostalgia, guitarist Keith Strickland learned Pro Tools, bought some electro records and voila: the B-52’s have a contemporary dance-rock record. Startlingly, this works.
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The first album by the B-52's in 16 years sees the Georgia trash-pop veterans keep dull maturity at bay with 11 paeans to partying, space, deviant sex and sly protest politics .
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Q MagazineIt's good to have them back. [Apr 2008, p.102]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 30 out of 37
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Mixed: 2 out of 37
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Negative: 5 out of 37
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JamesK.Apr 7, 2008
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TinaC.Apr 5, 2008
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BruceApr 2, 2008