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New York, United States (1974 – 1991)
One of the most important, influential and enduring new wave bands, Talking Heads regularly modified their sound, bringing in elements of punk, pop, african rhythms and funk among others to add to their original jerky stripped-down art-punk stylings.
Talking Heads first appeared on the New York music scene as a trio in 1974 essentially as art-punks. The band consisted of David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth. By 1975, Talking Heads recorded a demo album for CBS records and landed a gig opening for the Ramones at the legendary CBGB club in their native New York City. In 1976, they added Jerry Harrison, formerly of Jonathan Richman’s band The Modern Lovers. The group quickly drew a following and was signed to Sire Records in 1977. The group released their first single, “Love → Building on Fire” in February of that year. Their first album, Talking Heads: 77 was released soon afterward and did not contain the earlier single. Although it did include the underground singles
Psycho Killer and Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town. Despite being regulars at New York’s legendary CBGB, the band only began to break through further with the landmark Brian Eno-produced, 1978 album More Songs About Buildings and Food, an album which continued in the same vein, but with a more accessible style, wittier lyrics, and ultimately better songs. It was a great critical hit with subject matter ranging from home movies to the art world. It also included their cover of Take Me to the River. On the following year’s Fear of Music the band started to dabble in African rhythms, notably on I Zimbra, and more straightforward pop styles, on Life During Wartime and Cities.
Talking Heads first appeared on the New York music scene as a trio in 1974 essentially as art-punks. The band consisted of David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth. By 1975, Talking Heads recorded a demo album for CBS records and landed a gig opening for the Ramones at the legendary CBGB club in their native New York City. In 1976, they added Jerry Harrison, formerly of Jonathan Richman’s band The Modern Lovers. The group quickly drew a following and was signed to Sire Records in 1977. The group released their first single, “Love → Building on Fire” in February of that year. Their first album, Talking Heads: 77 was released soon afterward and did not contain the earlier single. Although it did include the underground singles
Psycho Killer and Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town. Despite being regulars at New York’s legendary CBGB, the band only began to break through further with the landmark Brian Eno-produced, 1978 album More Songs About Buildings and Food, an album which continued in the same vein, but with a more accessible style, wittier lyrics, and ultimately better songs. It was a great critical hit with subject matter ranging from home movies to the art world. It also included their cover of Take Me to the River. On the following year’s Fear of Music the band started to dabble in African rhythms, notably on I Zimbra, and more straightforward pop styles, on Life During Wartime and Cities.
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Remain in Light
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Fear of Music
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Inufasha wrote:
Vampire Weekend? Didn't they form just a couple of years ago? While these guys (according to this page) broke up almost twenty years ago. So what exactly are they talking about?
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IAJP wrote:
my dad's immense love for this band was unfortunately inherited possibly at birth..probably..
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emcxmc wrote:
Happy Birthday from Belgium, Tina.
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Dead_Dogs_Two wrote:
I'm surprised there're so few listeners for "Name of this Band...", it's probably their best record.
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jamestones wrote:
<3 <3 <3
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floserber wrote:
@TescoSwab: i think it comes mostly from the fact that Vampire Weekend and Talking Heads listened a lot to Fela Kuti's afro-beat :)
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maybegiants wrote:
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TescoSwab wrote:
You can really hear the Vampire Weekend influence in their music, especially on the album 'Remain in Light'
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dominic_john wrote:
talking heads always reminds me of my childhood. one of the bands my dad constantly played. can always remember the car journeys to france with psycho killer playing full blast.
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redtreen wrote:
baby baby please let me hold you
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toast__ wrote:
LOL
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DestroyingEmily wrote:
"Heaven is a place where nothing ever happens" Best lyric ever
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staplefish wrote:
abraxas é un coglione.
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JessReinaldo wrote:
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa better!
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Footwear85 wrote:
one of the greatest bands evah [2]
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GroovyPeople wrote:
Qu'est-ce que c'est?
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neanderthalis wrote:
man i want the extra tracks on stop making sense :D
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abraxas86 wrote:
i don't like them
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cicca8 wrote:
Very good
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mistame wrote:
one of the greatest bands evah
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