Reviews (page 11 of 13)
Extremely Rhythmic and dance focused, down by the river is fire. Some deep cuts as well but was still below other Heads stuff. Still made me want to see the album tour and what David could live
Rhythm section jams through the whole album - kept me listening enough times to try to figure out what David Byrne is singing Lyrics are very poetic in a punk kinda way - Thematically it's much more abstract than the title implies Take Me to the River is a banger Vibe is very \"Holiday Club at 1 in the morning\"
Enjoyed this album as it was easy to listen to and the energy of the first few songs drew me in l. Nothing spectacular though
Not bad at all. Has some really interesting songs sprinkled around. There are a few bad ones too. Honestly when he gets too crazy with his voice im not a fan, I think he sounds much better just normally singing. A little interesting but also meh 5/10
A really nice rhythm section mixed with playful vocals make for an enjoyable listen. Whole things has a “quirky” stank on it, not in a bad way.
It's one of those bands I feel like I should like more than I actually do. About a third of the songs did anything for me. The rest of it at least was not a chore to get through. Take Me to the River was probably my favorite
Felt repetitive, didn’t get the chance to listen it through
Talking heads are alright.
My only problem with this album is the singers voice, I HATE it The instrumentals on certain tracks like "Stay Hungry are really fun to listen to I dont have a ton of negative things to say about this album 6/10
Yeah aight innit
I really wanted to like the Talking Heads, but this album only has a few good songs in my opinion. In some of the more iconic Talking Heads songs, eg. Psycho Killer, David Byrne's voice is somehow charming and catchy. On many of these songs, especially Found a Job, he comes off grating and obnoxious. It's clear on this album that the Talking Heads hadn't completely refined their sound yet. This may be my headphones or the mix's fault, but there are multiple times where you can barely hear the lyrics as well. Their cover of Take Me to the River has coherent lyrics, and is by far the best song on this album. Best Songs: Take Me to the River, The Big Country, Thank You for Sending Me an Angel Worst Songs: Found a Job, Artists Only, With Our Love
Sad the album tracks weren't called 'macaroni cheese' and 'Kettering town hall'
Too chaotic
This is American rock band Talking Heads' second album. It started a trend for the band, in which their music began moving toward a danceable style, achieved by cleaning up the rhythm section's energy. This album propelled Talking Heads into the mainstream - in part due to its only single "Take Me to the River" which was a cover of the famous song by Al Green. This funky art rock album was fun to listen to, and I'm glad I got to hear some of Talking Heads' earlier work.
Amazeballs
The music was really enjoyable quirky funk but the singing was an acquired taste (being generous). 2.5
It's alright, some good songs, but nothing stands out as a 'must listen'. 2.5
Au lieu d'écrire des chansons sur la bouffe et les immeubles, les têtes parlantes devraient se remettre un peu en question puisque je rappelle qu'après avoir obtenu quatre de ma part pour leur premier album, celles-ci ont obtenu deux lors du dernier.
5ème album de la journée, je me dois en effet de faire mes preuves auprès de Robert après mes deux semaines d'absence. Ce dernier m'a laissé un ultimatum, mon retard doit être comblé avant la fin de la semaine prochaine. Cela passe donc pas un lancement sans entrain de cet album des Talking Heads, que je traverserai telle une âme errante.
Great!
I appreciated that album. Might not go back, but I liked it
what do you mean ?
Pas dingue à part Take Me to the River
Definite Talking Heads sound but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous one. 3*
It was OK. Think it was better than the previous one.
If you planted this album, cared for and watered it for about 15 years, it'd turn into an REM album. It's obvious where those guys got their influence. This isn't as good as some Talking Heads work, but still a good listen. It's interesting to see the evolution of the band's sound.
Been kind of a closet fan for some time. Never owned an album. These guy write funky cool songs. I dig them. Not so much this album, but in general.
is it rude to say that this album consists of a bunch of pretty good starting points and riffs but it only in a couple of places coheres into greatness
Not convinced by this. Had it's moments but ultimately a bit meh.
I really want to like these guys- alway have, but there's nothing in here to snag my engagement. I mean it's intelligent and quirky but there's something missing and I'm not quite sure what. ......later. It gets better listening to it again but still not outstanding. Maybe repeated listens does the trick?
Great opener - I really like the pace and the harmonized musical stylings on Thank You for Sending Me an Angel. It shows some real talent. With Our Love tried to do the same, with not quite as good effect. And I guess the whole album has that feel - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I found myself a bit bored from tracks 3-5, whereas Found a Job better captured that energy from the first (and second, sort of) tracks. And then it sort of went back and forth between cool sound and boring. I liked I'm Not In Love, Stay Hungry, and Take Me to the River is a really solid remake (the only track I knew coming in). The other two tracks on side two I found boring. I waffled between a 3 and a 4; probably a 3.5 and I'm rounding down. Just didn't captivate me like their first album.
Third Talking Heads album in my first 250. OK it's not my list - so here we go. I...like it? It's actually a bit more accessible to me than their previous albums I've reviewed. At the same time nothing is jumping at me in the "holy crap i need to hear this over and over" realm. I do like "Artists Only" - odd, and a really cool bass sound; I will also note that "Take Me To The River" is such a great cover - they really made it their own and honestly I like it as much as the original. I enjoy the overall mix/sound of this album too. Talking Heads were a good band I definitely underrated back in the day and even though I don't know if I'd frequently put them on, I would never object to listening to an album of theirs. That screams 3 stars to me... 6/10 3 stars.
This was lesser talking heads in my opinion. Still not bad but not as fun as stuff like stop making sense. Take me to the river is still good tho
Not as immediate or charming as their other work, meaning it ends up in standard twee territory and lacks some of the eclectic energy that makes a Talking Heads LP stand out. Bonus star for the pure nostalgia of 'Take Me to The River' - my great uncle had an animatronic mounted fish that flopped around and sang this song, and I was ultimately banned from using it because I loved hearing it sing so much.
This is pre-80s Talking Heads and you can hear the difference in their later tracks. For what it is however I quite enjoyed it!
A great example of how making good music makes no sense. Besides his... unique... vocal delivery, there's so many nonconventional choices. Why is there a choir in the Good Thing?! Why is the chorus just the same melodic line repeated like 6x? It seems amateurish, if bold. But there's obviously a plan. And usually it doesn't work (The Mothers of Invention, IMO) and sometimes it works. The bassist is so tasteful. Never a star, and she could show off a bit more, but not at all boring.
A great album that has plenty of funk and tight arrangements. Talking Heads were often over analysed with plenty of post modern bollocks written about them. I think they were just a fantastic little dance band. I prefer the Talking Heads version of Take Me To the River over the original. Controversial.
As usual with TH I love the rhythmic, layered guitars and funky bass lines. Songs are usually interesting too, but I can't get on with DB's vocals. Just find them too fraught.
I probably enjoyed this Talking Heads album most, especially the final two tracks.
Sometimes the vocals annoying but sometimes it worked
Didn’t finish the album. It was definitely a new listening experience for me. Their sound is very unique, but I don’t know if it’s my thing.
3.8 - Some good songs on here (“Take Me To the River”, “Warning Sign”) but if I’m being honest I’d say Brian Eno played an overly heavy-handed influence on the sound. To me it’s very similar to Devo’s “Are We Not Men…” that Eno produced at right around the same time. Still, it’s got lots of energy and fun dance-y beats throughout.
a 3 all the way, nothing to stand out but kind of enjoyable to nod along to
Songs 1 thru 9 very fast . Songs 10 thru 15 slowed down. I liked the second half of album. First time heard Talking Heads album.
We already have plenty of songs about buildings and food. No one asked for more. I'm guessing "Take Me To The River" is the only reason this Heads album is on the list. The world, or at least this list, would be much better if this album was replaced by "Stop Making Sense".
New wave rock
3/5 Take me to the River is classic. Didn't know the rest. It's typical good, talking Heads. Not really anything standout-ish on it though. Maybe next time around.
Not their best
not as good as remain in light
I liked the music couldn’t get past the vocals sometimes
No lo terminé pero me gustó lo que oí. Sobretodo la música por encima del songwriting. Buenos temas
I hadn't heard of talking heads (!!) until I was recently introduced to them in the last couple of years. Now I am a fan and I really appreciate their unique style, their live performances, the influence of Eno, the videos, all of it. This album just isn't quite hitting it for me and I can't put my finger upon whyyy. It's not exactly singing/crying out to me and making say YESS. It just falls slightly flat for some reason, maybe at this point they were honing something magical but not quite there yet for me. UPDATE Take me to the River is a banger what a genius idea to do a version. My faith is restored and I'm reminded of how clever they are.
2022.01.21
Sonido Talking Heads pero sin ningún éxito o canción que me haya deslumbrado. Para mi gusto tienen discos mejores.
Interesting, sounded kinda generic.
The best of this album IMO: - Take Me to the River This is my second Talking Heads album. I can't say that I'm a fan. It's was just "okay." Take Me to the River is a jam though. 2.7/5
Buen albúm. Se pasa el tiempo rápido cuando lo escuchas
Solid album. First time listening to talking heads Artists only is best song
In their peculiar style
LoVe hOW dAvId bYRne sInGS!
I wanna hear the original Songs About Buildings And Food
Main vocals are all over the place which makes it exciting to listen to; the keys? i'm unsure which instrument gives this a distinct sound. I really like The Good Thing
this feels like one of those albums that i'll listen to again later with context and it'll be a 4-5 stars
I'm never rushing to put on a Talking Heads album, but I'm never unhappy to stumble across one.
Typical Talking Heads, but I think I like it less than Fear of Music. Overall they are super innovating for their time and always a solid listen. 3.5/5
Just not a fan of Talking Heads. Take Me To The River is a massive tube though.
Complex, funky, funny and endlessly entertaining.
Again...feel a bit meh about this one. Like it better than The Doors, don't like it as much as the Smiths or the Ramones. It's the gloomy rebel in me, I guess. Fave track: The Good Thing
I like the Talking Heads. They're interesting without being too weird. David Byrne vocals sound like he's recording them from a padded room - in a good way. Also - it was interesting to see that Brian Eno (who's album I just listened to and hated) was a studio musician on this album. I'm close to a 4 on this one, but not quite there.
Songs... is a classic example of 2nd album syndrome. It's easily forgettable even for Talking Heads fans, stuck in between '77 and Remain in Light. It's all relative, but this might well be the last Talking Heads album you need to care about; you're never going to start your TH journey here. It's important in the discography because it's the first collaboration with Brian Eno, and establishes the world-funk style that is at the heart of all the brilliance that came from the band after. But it was definitely all after. Listening again, I think the letdown is the songwriting on this album, largely forgettable. Consider that the only real standout track with lasting flavor is a cover tune, Take Me to the River. But again, it's relative and the worst Talking Heads album is still something miles above most of the albums in the 1001. And by the way, all credit to Eno, when are the rest of us just going to come out and admit that David Byrne hasn't written a decent song since he didn't have Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz in his corner?
Not really my speed, but musically interesting anyway.
Some classics here though on the whole I find the Talking Heads a bit grating
Pretty good album. Felt like this album flowed really well and even though it’s older, it showed qualities that set the tone for many alt indie albums. Take me to the river is a great song. 7.3/10
quite a lot of songs about buildings and food... maybe a few too many. but a lot have stood the test of time
I'm not a real big fan of Talking Heads and this album continues to prove it. Not a fan of the style of music though I understand the appeal others may have. 6/10.
better than I thought.
I didn't hate this (which was a surprise), but every time I started getting into it, the Talking Heads guy would do some Talking Heads weird shit. The best line comes from a song called The Big Country: "I wouldn't live there if you paid me." Abilene people know. Best track: Take Me to the River
More Songs About Buildings And Food has the familiar production of producer Brian Eno. The story of how the album name came about sounds like a typical band decision. Quote from Tina Weymouth the bassist: "When we were making this album I remembered this stupid discussion we had about titles for the last album. At that time I said, 'What are we gonna call an album that's just about buildings and food?' And Chris said, 'You call it more songs about buildings and food.'" It seems that a number of artists have been influenced by the sounds of this album, in my experience, MGMT immediately comes to mind through their similar sounding Avant-pop/new-wave electro sounds. Whether that was a direct influence of the producer or Talking Heads themselves remains to be seen. Best: With Our Love Worst: The Big Country Note: Spotify had the 2005 Remastered album with bonus tracks, I only listened to the original tracks off the album.
DB's lyrics are goofy
IF you haven't listened to a talking heads album, you should. The first time I heard one I was amazed. this is the first time listening to this one and same effect.
3/5
Enjoyed "The Big Country" and "Thank you for Sending me Angel"
Mixed feelings; De helft was tof, maar de andere helft eigenlijk gewoon klote.
Was wel een lange zit en op een gegeven moment begon het me een beetje tegen te staan maar het blijft toch een bijzonder goede band.
Ok.
Easy listening, a good album
I have been enjoying the talking heads, its a band I hadn't really come across before this list. This isn't anywhere near as good as their previous one that was on the list, but it's still decent stuff
A good album by a highly interesting little band. Personally I prefer Speaking in Tongues, but this album is a good one to start to get to know them with.
Geweldig opzwepende muziek op de vroege maandagochtend. Wederom een album met heel leuke deuntjes, dus muzikaal zit het voor mij goed in elkaar. Ik krijg regelmatig het Supertramp gevoel, maar dan ook weer een beetje Blues Brothers. De stem is echter vaak schreeuwerig, een soort Engelse punkrock stem, en dat is helaas dan weer een sterretje minder. Leukste nummer vind ik "The Good Thing".
Ik wist niet dat Brian Eno onderdeel was van de Talking Heads. Ik ken hem alleen van zijn ambient werk. Voor mij is dit een niet typisch eighties album, met minder poppy lijntjes. Het zit wat ‘intelligenter’ in elkaar. Best fijn eigenlijk.
Oh its that one band i know for the song 'same as it ever was! (not actual title, just the lyrics i remember most)' good rock stuff.
A bit generic
more songs about cool rock stuff
Vast z'n tijd vooruit. Best creatief maar niet voor mij.
I am editing this non-existing review but can’t remember what the album sounded like. Says a lot I suppose.
Fine but not my thing
Some well known songs. It was a good album for the most part
Has an old style that I'm not familiar with. It was good background music while doing chores. The songs all sounded the same.
a lot of it sounds like if you mixed the clash with surf music.
Not a fan of the vocals Interesting ideas though
1. Thank You For Sending Me an Angel- energetic way to start the album. Shorter song. 2. With Our Love- another energetic song. Kinda sounds same-y. Does get better and have more variation after the chorus but that's more than halfway through the song. 3. The Good Thing- I already like the beginning of this song much better than the other 2. I really like the lyrics of this song too. The chorus in the choir is kind of off-putting to me though. 4. Warning Sign- Hmm, not my favorite. It's a little droning to me. 5. The Girls Want to be With the Girls- already my fav intro so far. The lyrics to this (and the other songs on the album) are interesting. 6. Found a Job- also more upbeat. The lyrics to this are great. Great message about not getting stuck in a rut. This is probably my favorite song so far. Also the longest song by far at this point in the album. Very creative concept! 7. Artists Only- different than the other tracks so far, starts in a minor key and is a bit more subdued. Lyrics are a little more simple. 8. I'm Not in Love- Another intro that I am liking. Not super loving the lyrics but this song makes me wanna tap my foot. 9. Stay Hungry- A little disco. Kind of trancey with the looped instruments. 10. Take Me to the River- the only song on this album that I had heard previously. Different than the rest of the songs on the album. To me this feels like the most "mainstream" song. It's actually a cover song according to Lyric Genius. This definitely has a good buildup and is just fun to vibe to. 11. The Big Country- has a nice kind of country/rock intro. Lyrics seem kind of satirical. But I also agree with them. Sound-wise not my favorite song on the album. It's a little too long. Overall, not a bad album and I can definitely understand its influence. However, I can only handle David Byrne's voice in small doses and the front half of this album all sounds the same (the back half is definitely better and more interesting). Not my favorite album ever but I appreciate it for what it is.
me aburrí antes de terminarlo, pero tengo que admitir que es bueno.
Album voll ok, aber wie viel Talking heads sollen wir noch hören bis Psycho Killed kommt???
Deutlich besser als das letzte Album von Talking heads. Lege ich trotzdem nicht auf wenn ich mir was Gutes tun will
Somehow missed this having picked up 77 and Fear of Music on cassettes years ago. Not sure it's as good as either, although Angel, Job, Girls, Love are excellent. I hear the progression towards funky dance. Cool. Still haven't got my ears around DB's lyrics, though.
the british guy liked this band and i faked liking it, so i don't like it. in another world, maybe????
This was good. I find Talking Heads a bit too abrasive, but I'll definitely listen to this again.
Take me to the river-only one I liked
Enjoyable but nothing standout.
I'm ready to get flamed for this, but as far as TH records go this is milquetoast for me. Certainly better than their first record, but with Fear of Music, Remain in Light, and Speaking in Tongues right around the corner, this record is a victim of its successors. The Al Green cover rips though.
More Talking Heads...
Bopped about to it. Was alright. 6/10
Some great moments, some not so great moments. In other words...Milan Baros
Not heard this one before. More rock less dance than the later stuff
I'd have to relisted to it to figure out what I didn't like about it, and I don't really want to
Nett, aber besonders herausstechend fand ich das jetzt noch nicht - allerdings, gemessen am Entstehungsjahr vielleicht doch. Im Gesamtpaket: eine 3.
Hmnja, schon, aber halt auch nicht so wirklich
Soniquete repetitivo y constante; si sabes como suenan Talking Heads, ya has escuchado este disco.
Another 3* for Talking Heads
Classic Heads. Cool sound for a single listen but not sure I’d go back to this album.
Great sound!
Rock indie. Suave. No está mal
While I like various TH _songs_, I have never been crazy about the albums.
Regular
One track in and it's already better than our previous Talking Heads album. As a whole, I'm still not really into their style, they strike me as a new-wave prototype without enough excitement or energy to sound truly great. But I liked a handful of songs on here, including the weird Al Green cover. At this point, we've heard their first and second albums in order, which is a perfect way to learn about this band, but I'm still waiting for something big to justify their presence on here and in the hearts of so many people. Favorite tracks: Thank You for Sending Me an Angel, The Big Country, The Good Thing. Album art: Creative I guess, better than just a plain band photo, but it doesn't do much for me. Also they look like complete dorks. 3.5/5
Never really was a fan. Have it a try and I'm still not.
Funky
First impressions are that this is leading up to "Fear of Music", which we reviewed already. Same themes/ideas but not as fleshed out to my taste. Some of the same lyrics even! Fear of music is definitely better.
Yeah it was pretty good
Unique vocal sound. Kinda funky 70s rock.
Has some good songs, but definitely not the best that Talking Heads has to offer.
Weird vibes. Fun.
Decent.
Talking heads!
Meh
A middling album from a great band.
It’s the Talking Heads, of course it is going to be fantastic. It was! Why though? Instrumentation, is why. This is a band, not a pop group, so there is more to listen to than just lyrics and basic rhythms
I do like Talking Heads, though this isn't my favourite album of theirs. Some good songs , and love Tina Weymouth's bass playing, but I feel like they perfected their chops on later records. Still very much worth a listen.
Gewoon chill
Started strong but ultimately too long and too similar of songs
Ganska blekt ändå tyvärrrrrr
Spotify. Fave song Warning Sign
Eno's producer sound doesn't really click for me, even after hearing his solo output. Solid songs, the second half especially, but not nearly as strong as those on the first album. The emphasis on the rhythm section is neat, but everything on top of it is a bit sparse.
Meh
where are the hits, david
4 - BAD
Pre Listen: Seriously? They didn't include Speaking in Tongues by the Talking Heads on this project, but they included this one?? This is one of their worse works in my opinion, I don't have a single song from it on my playlist, and I consider myself a big Talking Heads fan. Fucking baffling man. Notable Tracks: Warning Sign - Ugh I love the instrumental work on this song, that bass is fucking sick. Then David Byrne comes in and sounds like he's singing against the music, not with it. Frustrating. Stay Hungry - Least favorite song. It has this grating elementary sound to it, it's so repetitive. Byrne's vocal performance is so bland here too. Take Me to the River - Favorite of the album, and the only song that comes close to getting added to my playlist. Gets me nodding along a bit to it midway though, typically. Post Listen: This album is a culmination of every issue I have with the Talking Heads as a band, which again, suck because I really like the Talking Heads at their strongest. Repetitive melodies, David Byrne just going full-schizo on the mic, weird audio-mixing, and an overall feeling like there's something missing. Some songs go on for too long, some just lack substance overall. It's really a shame they included this album on here, if this project is suppose to be a celebration of only the best. Critically and commercially to my knowledge, both Little Creatures and Speaking In Tongues far out-performed this album, neither of which are on this project for god knows why. If you listened to this and think The Talking Heads just isn't for you, I'm begging you to listen to Speaking In Tongues. This album here is them at their most meh, I promise. 2/5
5/10.
I don't often get bored of music! A rare feat. This one is a short walk somewhere when your mind is entirely occupied with the destination and you pay no attention to the journey. (not my finest work, i know. but it was right there.) 2.4/5
Nah.
More Songs About Buildings and Food has some great moments, but overall it felt a bit mediocre to me. The album is tight and well-played, and you can hear the band's creativity and quirky style developing, but a lot of the tracks didn't leave a strong impression on first listen. I found myself much more engaged by the second half of the album—the last few songs had stronger hooks and more personality, making for a better finish than start. The production, handled by Brian Eno, gives the album a distinctive sound, and it's easy to see why it's considered an important step in Talking Heads' evolution. Even though it didn't completely click with me, I can appreciate its influence and experimentation. It's one of those albums that feels like it could grow on me with more listens, but for now I'd call it a solid, if somewhat uneven, record.
Pas fou, mais je pense que je devrais le réécouter parceque il not in love étais vraiment cool
Os Talking Heads até têm algumas musicas interessantes, e se calhar a carreira deles foi boa, mas há necessidade de meter outro álbum deles que não tem nenhuma das musicas famosas deles?
Nothing on this album really stood out to me, and Take Me to the River is my least favorite talking heads song. Overall it probably deserves another listen, but I am gonna give it some time.
Respect, but not for me
Seth - 2/5 Logan - 1.5-5 this shit would be aight if the singer would stfu
Musically, it’s decent even addictive at times but vocally? Count me out.
Didn't love the vibe at the beginning. Liked alot of the guitar and vibes throughout but in some songs the vocals kinda ruined it for me. But is a cool album I guess, felt like an 80's album from the 70's. 5.7/10 Favourite Tracks: - The Good Thing - The Big Country
It was alright but there weren't any songs that really stood out to me
This is my third Talking Heads album on this list. I think it’s safe to say that I don’t like them
ik vind een talking heads nummer altijd erg leuk maar een heel album is wat veel van het goede. sorry meneer byrne
If you’re not paying attention, this album is just Take Me to the River with a dozen B sides. Sadly, Al Green’s song is the only track on here with a melody. There’s a reason this band didn’t break through until Stop Making Sense.
Please stop making me listen to David Byrne? This is a great artist who I can like -- even love! -- in small doses...just not at album-length. This is "excellent," "good," "artful" rock and roll that I just don't personally enjoy/prefer. It's good, ok?!? It just gets on my nerves after awhile musically. I'm not a math-rock/art-rock enough guy for Talking Heads, I'm sorry! Please let me continue to appreciate them from afar and occasionally on the radio, 1001 Album Project!!!
Not my type of music
Sem graça
renkutings. länkytings. kitara sanoo wägä wägä. mää sanon ei. ei enää. pliis. vapauttakaa minut.
Didn't care for this, I think I had confused them with Talk Talk, which I prefer
it was good, just nothing really stuck out to me
Thank You for Sending Me an Angel - 3/5 With Our Love - 2.5/5 The Good Thing - 3.5/5 Warning Sign - 2.5/5 The Girl Wants to Be with the Girls - 3/5 Found a Job - 3/5 Artists Only - 3/5 I'm Not in Love - 3/5 Stay Hungry - 3/5 Take Me to the River - 3.5/5 The Big Country - 3.5/5 Stay Hungry - 3/5 I'm Not in Love - Alternate Version - 3/5 The Big Country - Alternate Version - 3/5 Thank You for Sending Me an Angel - Country Angel Version - 2.5/5
Notable Textzeile: Pretty soon now, I will be bitter Pretty soon now, will be a quitter Pretty soon now, I will be bitter You can't see it 'til it's finished I don't have to prove that I am creative Nach dem letzten Album von denen, das ich wirklich echt furchtbar fand, hatte ich keine Erwartungen. Die wurden immerhin übertroffen. Das ist nicht ganz so absichtlich anstrengend wie das andere. Das ist auch nicht meins, aber es hat ab und zu ein paar catchy Gitarrenparts, ist tighter und angenehmer produziert. Toll finde ich das immer noch nicht, aber ich musste mich nicht durchquälen. Hier kann ich verstehen warum Leute das mögen, zum Ende hat es mich tatsächlich auch ganz gut gekriegt, aus Abneigung zum vorherigen Album aber nicht mehr als 2,4
Das Ganze ist kleiner als die Bestandteile.
Kurz: Häh?
Alltså... Det här med att vara kluven för ett band. Jag känner att jag borde älska Talking Heads och det gör jag inte. Jag har försökt. Jag förstår att de är coola och gör sin egen grej men David Byrnes röst... Så jobbig att lyssna på. Nåväl... Take me to the river gillade jag i alla fall. Detta är inte min grej men jag önskade att det var det.
Great musicians ruined by a vocalist constantly doing a bit, the tedious quirky wab.
Sounds like a lot of this time and a bit like the precursor of the Curr
I do not feel like i missed anything from missing this album for so long. Its not bad but it's nothing to get overly excited about. "Take me to the River" is a fun cover
Disappointing- I really like Talking heads, but this album is not at their highest standard
There are too many Talking Heads albums on this list, this is my third one so far, and the returns are diminishing. The first two had some hits and some interesting stuff going on, but this record is nothing but deep cuts that were mostly boring. Some tracks were just straight up annoying at how similar they were to the track before it. Third straight day with an unenjoyable album, this list is making me weary. 2/5
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh it's okay I found it quite boring
Some catchy songs in there. Good album to hear when being productive.
This album is somewhat upstaged in Talking Heads' discography, mostly by what came after it (Fear of Music and Remain in Light.) This is certainly a step up from the debut, but Byrne's performance is definitely not for everyone, and I find his sing-shouting in his high register grating after a while. The band's interplay is fantastic though, especially for it being only their sophomore album; it's really the main thing that makes this album bearable for me. I also found the album cohesive to a fault, which, in this instance, means songs get very samey about 5 tracks in. Really, the opener, "Thank You for Sending Me an Angel" and the singles "Take Me to the River" and "The Big Country" were the only memorable tracks on this thing because everything else just blends together. They really did improve leaps and bounds over this on the very next album(!)
die stem is gewoon niet het, muziek is wel okay
Maybe they should do less talking and more singing
Honestly, very skippable didn’t like the sound very much but the last two songs on the album saved it from being a one Along with a funny perspective, found a job, but yeah, probably never returning to this album ever again
Closer to torture than enjoyment.
It’s okay. I just don’t really like Talking Heads. It’s just not for me.
Mehhh, no full listen
I *want* to like the Talking Heads. Some of the arrangements are good enough, but I guess I can't get past Byrne's singing on most of this. That strange, hybrid talky-jerky-sing-song that only he can do is fine in small doses. I've always enjoyed their hits and a few songs on here, it works, but a whole album of it? I don't know. Notably the biggest hit and maybe the best song on this one -- "Take Me to the River" -- is the one with the least amount of this shtick. The songwriting is good, they've got something to say, and there's a certain late-70s, early-80s sound (we'll call it the "Eno-sound"...) that the Heads do well, but it just doesn't jive with me all that much. I struggle with this. Devo had a similar vibe and sound (IMHO) that always clicked with me better, maybe because they leaned into their weird side more? I'm searching and grasping at straws, but can't bring myself to do more than (2/5), in the hopes that some more exposure will soften me to the Heads. We've got three (!?) more on the list, so I'm sure I'll have some time.. I guess..
This is a new listen for me. Not really familiar with these guys. Another act that I have missed completely over the years, I guess. Yeah, I’m just not feeling this. There are parts that caught my attention. The galloping opening to the album. The band would return to this type of progression a number of times throughout. It made for some spirited music. Sometimes they would threaten a jangling guitar part only to go off in a wild direction. The vocals were a mess to me as well. Most of the early tracks seemed low and far away. Talking Heads seem like an acquired taste and at our first introduction here, I’ve not had enough time to develop that taste.
Another Talking Heads album that starts fine and then gets kind of irritating. I understand some people really like the style of the band but I'm just not feeling it as much as them. Kind of cheesy and almost unserious which is fine but gets old after a while.
I really wanted to like this more than I did. It definitely does not stand up to Remain in Light and Take Me To The River isn't a big enough banger to save this album.
I am not a fan of talking heads, the music always sounds as if the vocals were recorded separately with the vocalist having to remember how the song went. This album isn't that different from that.
It's a shame, but not a fan. The individual components are there but it just doesn't work for me. The singing is, frankly, annoying. At times it reminds me a bit of Steely Dan but it's too festive to be taken serious.
I really don't understand this band. When they get it right, they get it so right. But those ones are few and far between. The rest of it, well, its crap really. I think the only way for them to get better than a 2 would be a best of album. And that would probably get a 5.
completamente esquecível e chato. jesus. essa lista é muito enviesada pro rock e não tenho muito o que fazer, vou ter que tolerar muita coisa.
Den nok mest forudsigelige TH pladen indtil nu. Intet overraskende, og indetet spændende ved det. Klart en svær 2er som ikke lever op til debut albummet.
favs: with our love the good thing found a job take me to the river rating 1.7/5
The album wax ok, but nothing special and I really like a lot of their music
Kinda just boring
It was alright. Maybe this just came to me at the wrong time? Idk still like talking heads though. Something about this was just repetitive
2/5
I could have sworn that I liked Talking Heads before I put this on I listened twice and can't remember any of it. Nothing stuck out at all
A bit boring...
no es de mi preferencia, el acento del cantante no me gusta
Much of the same
Sophie - Talking Heads have never really been my thing. I know the big hits but haven’t ever delved into a full album, so I was kinda hoping this would change my opinion on them and give me something new to be into. Sadly it did not. The sort of frantic shouting vocal style just sort of stresses me out. The instrumentals can be pretty funky though. But overall, it won’t have me rushing to listen to them any more than I would’ve (or wouldn’t have) before. 2/5
Wasn't keen on this.
Fine, nothing that pops out. A decent pop album.
Take Me to the River was the first song that I recognized from the album. It's not a bad album, but it's not as good as some of their other work, IMO.
Didn't really catch my attention, but at some points it was interesting.
Not bad, but not a huge fan
Ah well for some time I believe I liked the Talking Heads, but for some reason, it took me this long to realize I have been lying to myself. I dislike the Talking Heads. Mostly just the lead singers voice. I think it works in certain instances, such as listening to one slightly fucked up song, but a whole album????? no ma'am thats too much. Thank god they added a lot of instrumentals. Cause those sound very nice indeed, but that voice i do not fuck with it.
Premier titre enlevé et plaisant, le reste redondant et peu intéressant.
Didn’t like. Just vaguely melodic noise. Lorde covered Take Me To The River
Me resultó un poco monótono. Destaco I'm not in love
Ya you know
This is something smooth, nothing really jumped out at me
Ngl it was pretty mid
Ehmmm Nota: 2.5
Not for me
0/11 bekannt 4,5/10 Beste Songs: found a Job, take me to the River, the good thing
Please no more talking heads 🙏🏻
Annoying vocals and lame instrumentals.
Kann man so im Hintergrund laufen lassen. Stört mich nicht aber catched mich auch nicht. Mag den Titel des Albums. Wieso klingt jeder Song gleich? War mir zu langweilig… hab nicht fertig gehört
Not bad, wouldn't go back and listen to anything on it though.
Eh its okayy
One of those albums where the vocals aren't appealing. A very quirky voice indeed. With the lyrics not making any sense either. To be honest, if you remove the vocals and turn all the songs into instrumentals, I'd probably enjoy it a lot more. I'm not familiar with the New Wave, Art Punk, Post-Punk, whatever genre it's classed as. Though it is certainly an interesting sound. Was very close to giving this a 1 but the funky guitar rhythms is its saving grace. Okay album, but definitely not revisiting.
man this was just not for me kinda dug a few songs though 2/5 i barely made it to the back half
When 'Stop Making Sense' came out, I was an instant fan but after 'Little Creatures', I haven't really bothered with their other albums, which have few stand out tracks. David Byrne's output has had its moments but apart from the two albums mentioned, I find Talking Heads a bit too bland and trying too hard to be quirky.
Not my thing. Found it a little annoying.
I'm of two minds about this. On one hand, I want music and artists like this to exist. I want weirdness in the world. I realize David Byrne is a thoughtful guy and a true artist (check out his book "How Music Works" if you haven't, its great). I just...don't want to listen to this. The best song by far is "Take me to the River" and that's a cover. I liked "Remain in Light" a bit better so I think maybe Talking Heads were just a bit undercooked at this point in their career.
It's alright
All very pleasant but nothing standout, except Stay Hungry, which has a great riff going on throughout, as well as a cool Bond theme thing going on at the start and end (and a cute key change climb in the first half. The Big Country is cute too.
Couple of decent songs. Not their best.
Fine.
There wasn't a single song that I liked on this album. The beats and backtrack are catchy, but overall this is nothing that I want to revisit.
I like Little Creatures. This is awful.
Nope. 2
Takie sobie, powtarzalne, nie słyszę dużo różnic między piosenkami. 2/5
It's fine. Their other stuff is better. Rating is probably like a 2.45
Couple songs weren't that bad, but I didn't like this one.
Yeah, I am not a big Talking Heads fan. This album is just coming up short on a lot of things for me. Is it really bad? No not really, but it just is slightly annoying, slightly nothing really. 2/5
Not my style unfortunately
Meh
This is the third Talking Heads album serves up to me. I find myself increasingly aggravated by them. Is this like a fine cheese that ages and becomes sublime with the passage of time, or is it just kind of funky smelling and off-putting? I’m leaning towards the latter, the more old Talking Heads I hear the less I like them.
Kult navn, hørtes ut som Talking Heads
How much I enjoy this kind of band really depends on my mood. I don’t have any emotional connection to them, and their sound feels pretty generic, not in a bad way, just neutral. This album is lighter and more upbeat than the next one, and that makes it easier to listen to. Still, the sound, the guitars, and the voice feel a bit cold and repetitive, and end up wearing me out. I finish the album without being excited, but not annoyed either. I don’t know what else to say. Not much excitement.
More entertained than I thought I would’ve given that I don’t really like TTH
Especially like Found a job & I'm not in love. Not too much into funk, but this was alright. Felt the vocals were over the top at times. 2,5/5
It was OK, I really only knew the Talking Heads from Psycho Killer before this.
Was not crazy about this album sorry bro
Not my type of music
Favorite tracks: The Good Thing, Take Me to the River
denne var litt sær, men ikke vond. tror ikke jeg kommer til å høre noe særlig mer. double bitten
They don't have this many good albums no idea why y'all keep recommending
I thought I was done with these fuckers. At least this is slightly better I guess still 2 stars
The songs were fun but the lyrics were forgettable. Couldn’t get into it. Fav song: Found a Job
I just don’t get it
eh, nothing special 2
Not on this album
didn't really listen to enough of it but the american annoyingness of the lead singer is a bit much
Hard to describe but it’s almost annoying? I enjoy the songs but theyre too long and very similar to me. I think I saved one or two but it’s more of for in-the-background.
5/10 - не слушал
V pohodě, ale asi ne moc můj šálek kávy… crazy album, ale poslechu nelituju.
The first few tracks were solid but as we got into songs like warning sign and the girls want to be with the girls, it got a little hard to listen to. honestly just not a huge fan of his voice. not sure if will be giving it a second listen. it did get a little better at the end when we got to take me to the river. 2.7
Very interesting and experimental album. Laughed several times at wtf I was hearing Most of the songs had at at least 2 part that sounded good, but the rest didnt to me so Im not adding any of them 4/10
This is either 2 stars or 4 stars no in between
best song: with our love worst song: - surprise song: -
mid, underwhelming
Favourite Track: Take me to the River
Not a huge fan of Talking Heads (the band) tbh
I like Talking Heads. This is not my favourite of their records. I can undoubtedly hear the influence this record has had on modern pop and indie music, but there’s no songs that really jump out. Musically it’s very ornate and deliberately put together, but I found myself forgetting melodies before a song was even over.
Agree with a lot of others that there's a lot of talking heads on this list. Some ok tracks, but they should have really narrowed down on records to pick.
Not my fav talking head
Just a weird experience. It's a little unsettling for me, so no thanks. Not a 1, but not a full 3 either.
I just don't get Talking Heads. I try because they're one of those bands you're supposed to like, and I just can't do it.
Look... I'm just not a fan of post punk or nu wave music. I'm tired of listening too it. Once this project is over, it will be by pure accident that I listen to these genres again.
2.2 / 5 "This whole album sounds very quirky" was the first thing that came to my mind. That in itself isn't bad, and neither is the band. But the singer... he sounds like he's completely wasted everytime he touched the mic for this recording. You can barely even understand him at times which is very counterintuitive and gets more and more annoying the longer I listen to it. The wiki says that Brian Eno made the Talking Heads sound more dancable and I'd vouch for that, but only if you'd put the instrumental versions on. If you're listening to the normal stuff instead, you could rather call these songs the "mental version" instead. I guess T.H. has been pretty popular and successful though, so there's definitely people out there who listen to the latter one. All in all it's both an album that I'd never ever listen to again, but also can't shake the feeling that I would if the singer wouldn't try to impersonate Iggy Pop all the time.
It wasn't as good as I expected. I didn't really enjoy it that much. It wasn't the worst thing but I wouldn't listen to this again.
It was fine.
I really want to like Talking Heads... I just can't crack it
Eh, looks like I’m more of a Talking Heads hits guy.
Pretty meh, couple of songs that sounded ok but not a fan of the singers voice or style of singing. Opening track is the best of the bunch for me.
2.5 - not bad, nothing amazing.
???
I listed a favorite song, but it is the only one I remember listening to in any capacity. Boring, repitive, and unremarkable. Favorite Song: Take Me to the River
This would be fine if it were just a song not an entire album, not the worst but not close to mid either, as bland as my opinion on it. No songs about buildings OR food. This is false advertising, I feel betrayed, mislead, toyed with, I want my money back.
Was ein Mist, wildes Gebrabbel von Sätzen auf ner Melodie.... Danke für "Take me to the Water" aber das wars dann auch
Schwierig, die ersten paar Lieder waren überhaupt nicht gut. Dann gegen Ende schon angenehmer, aber auch nichts was ich als Gut bezeichnen würde. 2,5 aber mit Abrundung auf 2.
Boah ne, fand ich nicht gut.
I didn’t know any of the songs. I like the Talking Heads though. Kind of boring.
Nice melodies, iritating voice. Fav: take Me to the river
Too simple, too 70/80's
Eh I found this boring
Very disappointing album
This is my third Talking Heads album on this list. It’s also the third time I decide I don’t like Talking Heads. Sigh. At least there’s only one left by now.
The Talking Heads are nowhere near as important as the editor seems to think. Like, not even close, and that says way more about the editor's opinion than the Talking Heads. Influence (this album) 2. Hits 2. Quality 2. Just under a "meh" from me, dawg 2.
Good for background music. Nothing that made me stand at attention.
boooring