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5 Key Facts About The B-52's Mesopotamia EP

  1. Released on January 27, 1982 The EP came out on Warner Bros. Records in the US and Island Records in the UK.

  2. Produced by David Byrne The Talking Heads frontman produced the EP, giving it a distinct sound compared to the band’s earlier work.

  3. Originally planned as a full album The B-52’s intended to record a full LP, but creative differences with Byrne led to a shorter EP instead.

  4. Features six tracks The EP includes the title track “Mesopotamia” along with five other songs, blending their quirky new wave style with Byrne’s production.

  5. Charted on the Billboard 200 Despite being an EP, it reached number 122 on the US album chart, showing the band’s growing popularity.

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