“Introducing the all new 2020 David Byrne human being! A timeless classic is back in style, now sleeker and more accessible than ever before. The Byrne returns with its classic mobility, quirky observations, pretentious cultural knowledge and signature yodel. The…
From the Record Crate: Talking Heads – “Remain In Light” (1980)
The Talking Heads’ ear for new genre collages can be tracked from their first record, to their last, but through a clever usage of afrobeat, electronics, and new recording philosophies, 1980’s Remain In Light continues to stand out as one…
From the Record Crate: Talking Heads – “Naked” (1988)
With the release of Naked, Talking Heads departed from their formulaic pop production constantly demonstrated on their previous two albums. The band’s final project before their split was a culmination of avant-garde and Afro-pop sounds that required a more open-mind for the…
Album Review: David Byrne – “Amercan Utopia”
Unlike most late-career legacy acts, David Byrne isn’t afraid to take risks. While others are covering their songwriting heroes or churning out stripped down reimaginings of their decades-old hits, he continues to swing for the fences. And more importantly, he…
From the Record Crate: Talking Heads – “Talking Heads: 77” (1977)
Combining the raw energy of the CBGB scene with a sound that is entirely extraterrestrial, Talking Heads: 77 provided an opulent mouthpiece for the sound that was brewing throughout the nation. There were other acts mining the same wavelength (recording…