418 of 1001 Albums: Go Go's Beauty and the Beat

Yes! Just what I've been waiting for. A catchy, cool, new wave, female band. I'm definitely picking up this vinyl. Anyways, this album was a lot of fun, and once I remembered they were the writers and performers of "We Got the Beat" I was very excited. There is probably no person who doesn't know the Go Go's tunes.

History: The Go Go's debuted their album in 1981, and incorporated the sounds of California into their album. The album would go on to be at number one on the Billboards and a club hit. The album was a hit also critically, and has been garnered for pioneering new wave music. It's also credited with be an inspiration for music after it, with many coves of their songs following.  Even celebrities have noted the impact the album had on their lives early on.