Out of nowhere, the B-52's had a genuine hit single -- as in a single that went all the way to number three, not just one that was an underground hit -- with "Love Shack," athe irresistible second single from Cosmic Thing that showcased all three lead vocalists to fine effect. Since it was a hit, however, "Love Shack" became the most recycled and reissued B-52's single since "Love Shack." This version is the CD single that appeared in America. It contained familiar variations of "Love Shack" -- "12-inch remix," an edit of the remix, the "12-inch mix," "the Big Radio Mix" -- plus the new "A Cappella" mix and the "Channel Z (12-inch Rock Mix)." Clearly, this latter single was the best bargain of all the "Love Shack" singles, but most fans -- and if you're not a hardcore collector, you probably just want the hit, not all the remixes -- will likely just want to stick with Cosmic Thing to hear this great single. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

"Roam" and "Love Shack" were not only big hits on the pop charts, they were hits on the dance floor, which wasn't too surprising, since the B-52's had always been a danceable band. Each single was released with a number of remixes, and the best of those remixes were released on this EP, which is ideal for any serious fan who doesn't want to invest in all the singles yet wants copies of the best remixes. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine