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Released 1989

Out of nowhere, the B-52's had a genuine hit single -- as in a single that went all the way to number three, not just one that was an underground hit -- with "Love Shack," athe irresistible second single from Cosmic Thing that showcased all three lead vocalists to fine effect. Since it was a hit, however, "Love Shack" became the most recycled and reissued B-52's single since "Love Shack." It was originally released as a single edit, supported by an edit of "Channel Z," on a seven-inch and cassette single. At that time, it was also released as a 12-inch single, with adequate but not really interesting remixes of the title track ("12-inch remix," "12-inch instrumental," "12-inch mix," "Big Radio Mix"), plus a "12-inch rock mix" of "Channel Z." The U.K. counterpart contained the single edit and the 12-inch mix, plus the "Danny Rampling Mix," which was the best remix of the bunch. The CD single that appeared in America contained familiar variations of "Love Shack" -- "12-inch remix," an edit of the remix, the "12-inch mix," "the Big Radio Mix" -- plus the new "A Cappella" mix and the "Channel Z (12-inch Rock Mix)." Clearly, this latter single was the best bargain of the bunch, but confused fans -- and if you're not a hardcore collector, you're probably confused by all of this -- will likely just want to stick with Cosmic Thing to hear this great single. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

TRACKS

1. Love Shack [Edit]
2. Love Shack [LP Version]

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