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On This Day January 27 1982 - Mesopotamia EP by The B 52s Was Released.

On this day January 27 1982, Mesopotamia by The B 52s was released, marking a bold experimental step for the band early in the decade. The EP leaned heavily into electronic textures and rhythmic experimentation, moving away from their earlier surf and new wave sound toward a more avant garde approach.

Mesopotamia reflected the early 1980s willingness to experiment with technology and production styles, especially...

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