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

  1. The EP was recorded in September 1981. The sessions took place at Blank Tape Studios in New York City.

  2. Blank Tape Studios was a notable New York recording facility. It was located in the city’s recording hub and hosted various artists during the early 1980s.

  3. The EP marked a shift in The B-52’s sound. It was their first release after their debut album, showing a more polished production style.

  4. David Byrne produced the EP. The Talking Heads frontman brought his art-rock sensibility to the sessions.

  5. The recording was completed quickly. The band worked efficiently, capturing the EP’s five tracks in a short timeframe.

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