An iconic, 80s pop staple that skyrocketed the band to stardom, The Go-Gos’ Beauty And The Beat turns 40 today. The band’s acclaimed, debut album contains some of The Go-Gos biggest hits and famously launched the success of the new wave pop band. It reached number one on the Billboard Top LPs and Tape chart the year after its release, specifically helped by its two, main singles, “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “We Got the Beat.” The album only built its legacy following its release, ranking on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and “Our Lips Are Sealed” getting the cover treatment many times over, often acting as a staple for any 80s playlist. That song was also included as one of the “500 Songs That Shaped Ro...
