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has anyone got the new raveonettes album lust lust lust (now on fierce panda in the uk). how does it compare to the other albums? is it business as usual? some phil spector-ish surf noize???

of and talking about sci-fi surf noize, those athens, ga originals the b-52s have a new album out next year called funplex, though even tho they've returned to their origins (see uncut below ) to record it dont know if theyve returned to their origins in songs soundscapes, tho new order/happy mondays producer Steve Osborne is involved and not Don Was (tho ZE records is obv v. cool in James Murphy's dfa-land), so might result in some baggy surfrock rather than another love shack (that be be avoided!!!! :puke2: )

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The B-52's have revealed the finishing details for their first new studio album in 16 years.

The band's seventh album 'Funplex' is due for release on February 26 and is the first new material since 1992's 'Good Stuff'.

The now New York based B-52s returned to their origins of Athens, Georgia to record 'Funplex' with New Order producer Steve Osborne.

Speaking to The Atlana Journal earlier this year, band singer Fred Schneider explained: "This is where we started, so it just feels right to be making this record here. We've loved recording at Nickel And Dime Studios, too. There are no distractions there. Once you're in Avondale, you're in Avondale. I love the Salvation Army there. I've found some great records there."

The B-52's have also announced their first headline shows at which they will preview their new poppier material.

The 'Funplex' track listing is:

'Pump'
'Hot Corner'
'Ultraviolet'
'Juliet Of The Spirits'
'Funplex'
'Eyes Wide Open'
'Love In The Year 3000'
'Deviant Ingredient'
'Too Much To Think About'
'Dancing Now'
'Keep This Party Going'

Shows confirmed so far are:

New York Roseland Ballroom (October 31 - with The Rapture)
Los Angeles Roxy (November 16)
Salt Lake City, The Depot (17)
Jacksonville, Florida Theatre (February 15)

Is the Raveonettes album out yet? If so, I must go get it.

Is the Raveonettes album out yet? If so, I must go get it.

 

yeah think it came out last week, tho obv not gonna be a frontline release, so will have passed most by (ie the ones who say they like indie/alternative music and only really buy stadium rock :lol: :lol: )

 

think early editions of the album come with 3-d glasses, tho i dont know how many copies and if its in the uk or whether all the booklet inside will be 3-d