
Ancient Culture: Mesopotamia Revisited is a 2026 release from The B-52's that revisits their beloved 1981 David Byrne-produced recording sessions, presenting the material in a more complete and fully realized form than ever before. Originally issued as a compact mini-album, the Mesopotamia sessions have long held a special place in the band's catalog as a boldly experimental chapter that captured the Athens, Georgia icons at their most adventurous and eclectic.
The music draws from the same vibrant energy that made The B-52's icons of the new wave era — quirky, danceable grooves layered with the band's signature wit and irresistible charisma. This revisitation expands upon that source material with previously unreleased recordings and rare session tracks, offering fans both a fresh perspective on a classic era and a deeper look at the creative process behind one of the band's most distinctive works.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Warner Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 08/21/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Mesopotamia
A2. Deep Sleep
A3. Adios Desconocida
A4. Queen Of Las Vegas
A5. Nip It In The Bud
B1. Loveland
B2. Cake
B3. Throw That Beat In The Garbage Can
B4. Big Bird
1. Mesopotamia
2. Deep Sleep
3. Adios Desconocida
4. Queen Of Las Vegas
5. Nip It In The Bud
6. Loveland
7. Cake
8. Throw That Beat In The Garbage Can
9. Big Bird
1. Loveland (International Mix)
2. Cake (International Mix)
3. Throw That Beat In The Garbage Can (International Mix)
4. Loveland (Tom Durack Remix)
5. Deep Sleep (Tom Durack Remix)
6. Mesopotamia (Tom Durack Remix)
7. Cake (Tom Durack Remix)
8. Throw That Beat In The Garbage Can (Tom Durack Remix)
9. Nip It In The Bud (Tom Durack Remix)
1. Party Out Of Bounds
2. Give Me Back My Man
3. Big Bird
4. Cake
5. Lava
6. Loveland
7. Mesopotamia
8. Planet Claire
9. 606-0842
10. Throw That Beat In The Garbage Can
11. Dance This Mess Around
12. 52 Girls
13. Nip It In The Bud
14. Rock Lobster
15. Private Idaho
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