[2015-02-17] Kate Pierson (The B-52s) "Guitars And Microphones" debut solo album (Lazy Meadow/Kobalt)

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:22 am

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Kate Pierson, founding member of the B-52's, has announced her debut solo album. It's called Guitars and Microphones, and it's out February 17 via Lazy Meadow/Kobalt. The video for the single "Mister Sister" stars Fred Armisen and was directed by Monica Coleman. On Guitars and Microphones, Pierson collaborated on songwriting with the album's executive producer, Sia. The LP was produced by Tim Anderson and also features the Strokes' Nick Valensi.

Tracklist
1. Throw Down the Roses
2. Mister Sister
3. Guitars and Microphones
4. Crush Me With Your Love
5. Bottoms Up
6. Bring Your Arms
7. Wolves
8. Matrix
9. Time Wave Zero
10. Pulls You Under

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QFWSLS0/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:22 am

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

The single is a bit too straight-forward (verse chorus verse chorus) for my tastes, but she still sounds great.

I am driving the bus for this album.

Walter P · 20 Sep 2006

I always love Kate as an extra voice on a song, but I'm not sure how well she'll be able to carry an entire album by herself. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

I think she's one of the best singers in pop.

I'd be happy to hear an entire album of songs like this:

(I am pretty sure every voice on that particular single is her, as it's from the Cindy-less album they did in 1992.)

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

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Well one thing for sure, she is a very "colorful" girl.

Rick A.

Ignohippo · **Joined:** 06 Mar 2007 **Posts:** 697

Ugh. After their last AMAZING album, I was hoping for a new B-52's album. Bummer.

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

The B-52s haven't broken up. There still is a chance of a new album. Although considering the length between the last two, I wouldn't hold my breath.

Glenn S. · 30 Oct 2006

I realized a while back that a lot of my favorite B-52s tracks are the ones with little or no Fred Schneider involvement. For instance, "Queen of Las Vegas," "Give Me Back My Man" and, yes, "Revolution Earth" (good call on that one, Doot!) I'm happy to see Kate doing something on her own, even if just for a lark. Is it too much to hope for a Cindy Wilson album too?

Hank · 01 Dec 2004

Glenn S. wrote:

I realized a while back that a lot of my favorite B-52s tracks are the ones with little or no Fred Schneider involvement. For instance, "Queen of Las Vegas," "Give Me Back My Man" and, yes, "Revolution Earth" (good call on that one, Doot!)

This. We love Fred like a weird uncle, but sometimes he really obscured the brilliance of Kate & Cindy's harmonies.

And don't forget Roam. It may have been played to death, but it was 25 years ago.

Really liked the new video above.

Ignohippo · **Joined:** 06 Mar 2007 **Posts:** 697

GodsComic wrote:

The B-52s haven't broken up. There still is a chance of a new album. Although considering the length between the last two, I wouldn't hold my breath.

No one said anything about them breaking up. But yeah, it's been, what, six years since the last one? If Katie is doing a solo album now, I doubt we'll ever see another B's studio album.

Funplex was amazing. It's a shame they didn't continue the momentum.

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

Ignohippo wrote:

GodsComic wrote:

The B-52s haven't broken up. There still is a chance of a new album. Although considering the length between the last two, I wouldn't hold my breath.

No one said anything about them breaking up. But yeah, it's been, what, six years since the last one? If Katie is doing a solo album now, I doubt we'll ever see another B's studio album.

Funplex was amazing. It's a shame they didn't continue the momentum.

Is my math right? In a 37-year recording career, they have only released 8 original studio albums, yes?

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

Glenn S. wrote:

I realized a while back that a lot of my favorite B-52s tracks are the ones with little or no Fred Schneider involvement. For instance, "Queen of Las Vegas," "Give Me Back My Man" and, yes, "Revolution Earth" (good call on that one, Doot!) I'm happy to see Kate doing something on her own, even if just for a lark. Is it too much to hope for a Cindy Wilson album too?

Funny, I've been assembling a "Fred-less" B-52s playlist, just to hear how it sounds. (It's not entirely Fred-free ... I threw in a couple tracks in which his vocal contribution is extremely minimal, like "Deadbeat Club" and "Topaz.") It's not done yet ... still missing a few tracks cause they're not on my iTunes yet.

Still, I thought it would be an interesting experiment.

I might add this song. Has everyone seen this? It's several years old, but I just discovered it a few months ago. Lead vocals by both Kate and Cindy.

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

Ignohippo wrote:

GodsComic wrote:

The B-52s haven't broken up. There still is a chance of a new album. Although considering the length between the last two, I wouldn't hold my breath.

No one said anything about them breaking up.

Well, kinda...

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

Heh, I forgot about that despite commenting on it.

Thirty-six years is not a bad run, although I still find it surprising how few albums they put out in that long.

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

Second single is out. I like it better than the first, although the video is lame.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:21 am

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

That's it!!!

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:06 am

Now here's the audio for another song from the album:

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

Ocean Doot wrote:

I am driving the bus for this album.

Still true!

Ocean Doot · 25 Oct 2007

Amazon just shipped my copy.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:06 am

Kate is streaming the entire album on YouTube now:

[2015-02-17] Kate Pierson (The B-52s) "Guitars And Microphones" debut solo album (Lazy Meadow/Kobalt)

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