Wild Planet (studio album) by The B-52's

Wild Planet by The B-52's
Year: 1980
Overall rank: 2,224th   Overall chart historyOverall chart history
Average Rating: 
76/100 (from 154 votes)
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Accolades:
Award Top albums of 1980 (45th)
Award Top albums of the 1980s (340th)
Award Best albums of all time (2,224th)
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The B-52's bestography

Wild Planet is ranked 3rd best out of 15 albums by The B-52's on BestEverAlbums.com.

The best album by The B-52's is The B-52's which is ranked number 821 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 2,186.

The B-52's album bestography « Higher ranked (1,950th) This album (2,224th) Lower ranked (5,412th) »
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Wild Planet track list

  Track ratingsTrack ratings The tracks on this album have an average rating of 78 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).

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Average Rating: 
76/100 (from 154 votes)
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This album is rated in the top 6% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 76.1/100, a mean average of 75.6/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 76.3/100. The standard deviation for this album is 15.0.

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75/100
From 01/04/2024 13:44
While "Wild Planet" may not be as groundbreaking or influential as their debut album, it is a strong follow-up that solidifies The B-52's as a force to be reckoned with. With its infectious hooks, danceable rhythms, and eccentric vocals, this album is an excellent representation of the band's unique sound and quirky style.

In summary, "Wild Planet" is a fantastic sophomore effort from The B-52's. Filled with infectious energy, irresistible hooks, and their signature quirkiness, this album is a must-listen for fans of new wave, rock, and anyone looking for a fun and enjoyable musical experience.
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From 09/18/2020 00:03
Very hard task to follow up there brilliant debut album. And it shows. This pales in comparison and rarely sees the light of day. A disappointment for me
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85/100
From 02/23/2020 23:07
Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson are total f'ing icons. Perfectly of their time, the B-52s put together a lot of ideas that were current but also added their own sensibility--one of the smartest bands around, party music for smart party people. Might be a case of you-had-to-be-there, but use your imagination if you have to.
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From 08/27/2017 06:00
A really fun pop album. Nice surf guitars and cool vocals. I think it deserves some more love.
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70/100
From 02/05/2016 21:43
Dirty Back Road, Private Idaho, (the madness of) Quiche Lorraine and Devil In My Car are the best of a pretty consistent bunch of tracks. Enjoyable album that I think I'm more inclined to pick up and listen to than their self-titled first. Nothing outstanding but good B-52s none the less.
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From 11/26/2011 17:10
Not the greatest album ever, but wow...is this ever overlooked here!
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