The B-52's (1979)
0.2476Canon Score · ranked #163 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
The B-52's is the debut studio album by American new wave band the B-52's, released on July 6, 1979. The album's kitschy lyrics and mood and hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright (credited as "Sue Ab Surd").
Why it ranks #163
Every list on which The B-52's appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #99 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #152 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #198 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #452 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |