It is my understanding that Mesopotamia by The B-52′s is one of their lesser albums in the eyes of many fans. I say "my understanding" because I know very little people personally who like and/or listen to The B-52′s and the select few that I do know haven't heard this EP to judge. After giving this a spin for myself I have concluded that I personally love it. I do prefer the 1990 remix* of the title track which adds more vocals over the 1982 album version, but the original mix is great too.

*[The remix mentioned can be found on the Party Mix / Mesopotamia as well as Time Capsule .]

Even though I love this EP, I can see how a lot of fans aren't crazy about it. The tone is very different from The B-52′s first two albums and also different from their commercial breakout Cosmic Thing as well. David Byrne`s presence [of Talking Heads, for those who don't know who I'm talking about] is very noticeable on a lot of the songs. If one is not a fan of Talking Heads then perhaps they might be turned off by the sound of Mesopotamia. While I previously stated that I love this album, if I were trying to get a person into The B-52′s for the first time, this would be one of their last albums I would recommend due to it sounding very different to the majority of the band's discography.

This album is not perfection and certainly not The B-52′s at their best, but it's definitely a great and fun listen. If you're a casual fan of the band then perhaps this isn't the album for you. However, if you have a diverse taste in music like myself then I say give this a chance because I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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Richard C. Cruz Jr.

The ORIGINAL mix of Mesopotamia!

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023

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This CD contains the original 80s mix of Mesopotamia. It was remixed in the 90s for release on CD in the USA. That release combined Mesopotamia and the remix EP Party Mix onto ONE CD. Mesopotamia was remixed to add better fidelity and it features keyboard parts on some songs that are not on the original vinyl and cassette. This CD came out a few years before the USA CD, so it has the original mix.

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Custom Made 1968

Underrated

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020

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This is like the forgotten B-52's album. Produced by David Byrne of the Talking Heads, you can definitely hear his influence but this is a full-on B-52's album: dreamy, fun, quirky.

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Dr. Javier E. Chinchilla Calix

I recommend it 100% trusty.

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019

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Product as described ! Fast shipping. Im so Glad to do business with you. Congrats !!!

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Darren Chase

Love this on vinyl

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013

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I have this album on vinyl and missed hearing it since I no longer have a record player. It was great to find it on CD. It has an off beat quality which I like, I guess because of David Byrnes influence. Brings back memories.

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Cori T

Great

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019

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This was a gift and the recipient loved it.

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William Russell

Great EP

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017

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One of the records that changed the way I hear music!

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dkorrie

Seriously?

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016

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If you like the B-52's, then DON"T buy this album. I hope someone paid them well to produce this total piece of sell-out trash, but it is not "their" music.

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Countxerox

Hypnotischer Groove - Vergessenes Kleinod

Reviewed in Germany on February 25, 2021

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Ein fast vergessenes Stück Musikgeschichte. Sehr tanzbar. Produziert von David Byrne mit einem Groove, wie er damals neu und cool war. Eine Mischung aus klassischen B 52's und dem Groove, der auch damals bei den Talking Heads kam mit den entsprechenden Gästen. Sehr schön. Nur 6 Titel lang.
Im Gegensatz zu Michael Bittner, der von der Länge der Tracks der Original-LP erzählt, hat meine Platte genau die Tracklängen der CD/mp3-Versionen. Seltsam. Auf dem Cover sind lange Zeiten angegeben (die berühmten 8 statt 5 Minuten etwa für Loveland). Die Songs sind auch in der vorhandenen Form klasse. Ob es die lange Fassung anfangs gegeben hat? Ich weiß es nicht.
Ich hatte extra dafür die LP gekauft. Das hätte ich mir also sparen können.
Trotzdem Musik gut.
LP top gepflegt und guter Klang.
Extra in Plastikhülle und stabilem Pappkarton versandt. Sehr gut.

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Nicolai Reents

Top Qualität und schnelle Lieferung

Reviewed in Germany on December 17, 2020

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Ich bin begeistert von der Qualität, trotz Gebrauchtem Vinyl von 1982. Lob an den Verkäufer, hier war "neuwertig" passend!! :-)

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