More Songs About Buildings And Food

I may be more of a “best of talking heads” guy,,,, nice to learn something about myself

Most boring Talking Heads album so far.

A little funky for my tastes. I prefer some of their other albums. Only liked last two songs.

Starting to get cynical here

It's not really my favourite sound - both funky and punky should appeal but I find it sounds very rehearsed and the energy that should be there is focused in David Byrne's vocal performance rather than the instrumentals. Have heard some of their later stuff where Byrne either reigns it in a bit or the instrumentals get a bit crazier and I think either of those work better than here where Byrne sounds like a drunk offbeat wedding singer and not in a cool Tom Waits way but in an uncomfortable way

Oh look, I finally have an excuse to check out Talking Heads! My strongest memory related to this band is that David Byrne’s "Like Humans Do" came pre-loaded onto my family’s PC and we listened to it a bunch (probably a dozen times, at least) so we could look at the cool visualizer on Windows Media Player. Simpler times… I wish I could say I loved More Songs About Buildings and Food – the album being the first Talking Heads project produced by Brian Eno and being described as marking a shift toward a more “danceable” style definitely got my hopes up, but it was quickly apparent that it just wasn’t my cup of tea. At this point, I should probably just expect that I’m not going to enjoy an album if its Wikipedia page lists post-punk or new wave (or both, in this case) as its genre. The vocals come across as unpleasant and annoyingly countercultural in pretty much every instance of those two genres that I can think of, though I’m sure some album in that space will come along and blow my socks off eventually. Fortunately for MSABAF, some solid instrumentation, cheeky lyrics and occasionally catchy hooks elevated a few of the tracks for me, which decidedly puts a one star rating out of the question. I really want to like Talking Heads, so hopefully one of their other albums will do more for me! Highlights: The Good Thing, The Girl Wants to Be with the Girls, I’m Not in Love, The Big Country

This entire album felt like the scene in 22 Jump Street where Jonah Hill is doing Slam Poetry off the cuff. The album would be so much better without David Byrne's vocals Best Song: Take Me to the River Rating: 4/10 Stars: 2

En pitänyt puhelaulukohdista, mutta ihan okei.

vissa enstaka låtar är bra men för det mesta känns det som att lyssna på någons vocal stims..

I just really don’t get this band

I enjoy Talking Heads later stuff, but I got tired of this album quickly. Felt samey across the whole album. The standout was Take Me to the River.

its not terrible, but it is repetitive.

Beetje saai

I have a lots of respect for the band, but I couldn't get myself to like this album. OKish most of the time, annoying at moments. 5/10

Ai nao gostei

Plager meg ikke, men tror ikke jeg setter det på igjen

Helt greit noen fine låter, men ikke noe jeg oppsøker 2/5

Meh… nothing majorly grabbed me tbh

Vas-y le post-punk des années 70-80 de merde là.

I don't get it

More songs that aren't any good. Other than the Hit Songs, this album isn't worth listening to. Favorite Track: "Take Me To The River".

I really should like talking heads but I just can’t get into them.

Absolutely not vibing with this one, no connection.

Much like their debut I still feel like Talking Heads are wayyy milder and less weird compared to their contemporaries. If I wanted an actually weird band of the same ilk I could listen to Devo, or The Contortions, hell No Wave was a better source of that

david byrn’s singing is the culprit for low rating here

Not my style. It's chaotic and disruptive, which I normally don't really mind but here it's just too jumpy. Combined with a singing style that I really do not like, shrill and pitchy, this is just not my thing. This album just didn't stand the test of time, would not listen again

The music is nice but the choppy singing is really bad. Nothing I will listen to again.

ei antanut

Bro… this not even a good talking heads album. I like Take me to the River and I’m not in love.

it was ok just not for me 2.5

Not their best album

I liked the first track, but I kept thinking it sounded like Roy Orbison’s I Drove All Night. For me, that’s no bad thing. It descends into weird musical theatre after the first two tracks, which is not what I expect from post punk bands. This is the direct line to Franz Ferdinand, and I prefer their sound because David Byrne’s vocal style is very annoying. As influential as Talking Heads are, I would have preferred to the hear more songs BY building and food.

Eh

Some nice moments and instrumentals, but I couldn’t get into this one. Vocals weren’t super engaging. May get a better rating on a second listen in the future.

I mean, this is fine. It's fine. None of the songs caused any reaction from me, though, they might as well have been white noise. I have heard enough Talking Heads from this list and the singhh-errrss!! Ooopp!! -- thensuddenlyveryquiet yelping vocals are starting to grate.

Boring

I want to like Talking Heads. I feel like people with my music usually likes Talking Heads a lot, but it just doesn't click for me.

Just not my thing, but this rating feels disrespectful.

It was alright, didn't really vibe with any of it.

5/10 album. Nothing extra-ordinary, nothing awful.

It was good, but not good enough to encourage me to dive into any more..

After listening to a few whole Talking Heads albums I've come to the conclusion that I THINK I like them more than I actually DO. Stop Making Sense is all I really need. And it has a better version of Burning Down the House on it.

sorry Mr. Byrne.

It's an ok album, the cover version is the highlight though. You can see which direction they were heading.

“Hear my voice, hear my voice.” Okay but what if I don’t want to? Definitely prefer the instrumentals and production to the sub-par vocals.

3 Talking Heads on this list (so far), 1 is pushing it, clearly the author was a big fan.

And... another Talking Heads album. This is the 4th time that I have had to go through these and they genuinely always just don't do anything for me other than occupy the time it takes to finish their album while not offending too much. The first appearance with "Fear of Music" was the highest rated with a 2.5, with the rest all hitting a 2. This trend will continue to a degree with this album receiving a 2.5/5 but still being bumped to a 2 as it doesn't do enough to warrant an above average rating. Here's hoping that we have finished this quadrilogy...

Nothing stood out

Wow, that was pretty annoying. I'll give it to them that it is far from generic, but it definitely wasn't enjoyable either. Favorite song: Take Me to the River

David Byrne’s vocals really dont sit well with me for a full album. One or two songs is fine but over the length of this album they started to jar by the time i got to ‘The Girls Want To Be…’ I quite like the music though, although again it gets a bit too samey over the course of the album. Given this ‘take me to the river’ is a welcome gem toward the end of the album, as it forces something a bit different on both fronts. Big country is also a strong song, just a shame these are stuck at the arse end of the album

It was ok

It was okayyyy, not my fav genre unfortunately

It has grown on me. Quite interesting

Some of the production isn't too bad, I might like the songs with a different singer and/or lyrics. For example, I vastly prefer the Lorde cover of Take Me to the River. I just can't do it with Byrne's voice and phrasing.

So so

It's good

Never a big fan. Something about his voice.

Hard to understand why this album, or band it self, is so highly rated. For me, it's just bad singing and mediocre songs. Later album have interesting arrangements, though, but not this one. No for me.

Certainly not good, but also I clocked several hours as a child singing "Take Me To The River" along with a mounted fake bass. That song is a banger.

2 star

ehhhh 2/5

Not really into this era of music

Yes Stop Making Sense is one of my favourite documentaries. No I don't really like Talking Heads. I contain multitudes.

funky that got a little more tolerable as it went on

Yessss

Like a wave, starts strongly, dips, comes back up, then ends back in the dip. Some tracks are too much, over played and a little onanistic.

Feels weird to drop 2 stars on one of my most favorite bands, but really never could get into this album.

You've heard one song off this album.

Boring album

Nah. Pales in comparison to their other albums. It’s just a bit…anodyne?

not a huge fan

I liked the latter half of the album more. I didn't really like the vocals. I feel like the instrumental performances were decent at best. I can't say I'm a fan of this sound. Favourite Track(s): I'm Not in Love Least Favourite Track(s): Warning Sign

The trouble with hearing groundbreaking albums decades later, is that the groundbreaking effect has long evaporated...

Best bass lines i’ve ever heard.

Talking Heads! Yet another artist that I have a history with. When I was starting out with listening to music I remember having a transfixed, neuroatypical hatred of 80s music. I don't actually recall why, as I have listened to a grand total of fourteen 80s albums of my own accord. I'm pretty sure it was because me mammy put me onto a bunch of 80s new wave bands when I first came out as a musicel, which was probably a little too much for me to take in at the time. In any case, I listened to Remain In Light and did not like it for reasons that are probably pedantic and overblown. Fortunately, me and The Stone Roses' debut album have since become buddy buddy and I am much more open-minded about 80s music, so I'm open to the prospect of giving these guys a fair shake. Sometimes it comes together, though this was really not the album for the job. I think "With Our Love" is the best showing on the instrumental front and is a good indicator of where the band would go. "Take Me to the River" is another solid enough tune, if only for it being a break from David Byrne's screeching harpy act. I'm not really sure what emotions Talking Heads are meant to evoke. The jittery instrumentals and strained vocals make me feel frustrated and restless, which aren't emotions that I imagine people ever want to feel while listening to music. I'd normally say that this is a me problem, though I think the ownace is on the album this time. Sozzo, it just sucks. Gonna check the 1001 albums book on this entry because I need some clarity. Collaboration between Byrne and Brian Eno, which I can definitely see as I just got off the back of listening to Eno's first album. Another lyrics album, which is an aspect I actively avoided because of the vocals. A "classical minimalism" album (I have no idea what they're on about at this point). The Eno-produced Heads albums rival the Eno-produced Bowie albums. Uhh, yeah. This thing is beyond my comprehension. Hope I roll Remain in Light when the next Talking Heads album rolls around.

Não entendi, bizarro ...

I believe it's decent music but it's not my thing

One of the most overrated and boring bands ever conceived.

Unremarkable, forgettable, and just plain not my cup of tea

One good song only

Telling that my favorite song on this album is a cover tune. Talking Heads just aren’t my thing.

This album isn't for me. I enjoy Talking Heads live albums very much, but their studio albums tend to be a little sterile sounding to me. The earliest records, including this one, fall flattest for me. So, this album isn't for me, but Talking Heads is still an amazing group, and Stop Making Sense is an all time great album

This is my third time listening to this album and it is really not my thing. It has also stopped me from listening to anything else from Talking Heads, so maybe I should just move on from this album and give something else on their discography a chance. I can appreciate what they are doing lyrically and satirically, but musically it's not for me. Favs: - The Good Thing - I'm Not in Love - Take Me to the River 5/10

<Sigh> Three of these things? Really?

2/5 eh not much interesting. Good rythum guitar

I liked Water Man but the rest was not my jam

Not for me. Just can’t get behind Byrne’s songwriting or vocal stylings. Instrumentals don’t carry things enough.

I like the layering and general complexity, but not my kind of sound

I remain a hits andy for Talking Heads.

This album confirms my previous statement about the Talking Heads. Their music just isn't for me. I have heard at least 10-20 albums like "MSABaF" There are a few decent songs here and there. I hope for a better week this time. 2 stars for "MSABaF". :

I didn’t need a tenth Talking Heads album without any good singles

You could convince me this was a 3 probably but to me it’s just a high 2

This genre is not for me. 2 stars

Talking heads have many great songs, its just a shame none of them are on this album. All the songs blend together in a way that seems very monotonous. The only stand out being the cover of Take me to the River, which I appreciate for its different vibe, but I think I still prefer the original.

4/10 I feel like I should like this more than I do. This was more of a passive listen, maybe I should try it again but I can’t see myself remembering to

No

This album was admittedly a total blindspot for me outside of 'Take Me to the River'. Why does 'The Big Country' sound so familiar? Other than those two tracks, regrettably, I must say the rest were forgettable. It's just not a sound that I really connect with.

Ok

Uug. 2.5/5

Yet to find a New Wave/Post Punk album I've enjoyed. Not that I dislike them, they're just not for me I'd usually rate this a 3 but for some reason this just comes off as, I don't know, pretentious? I'm not sure how to put it but it just annoyed me for some reason so fuck you

Okay, good background music not my style though.

I do not mind Talking Heads in small doses. This album is upbeat, quirky, and fun, but it suffers from a lack of variety in its sound with many tracks blending together. While the rhythm section was a clear highlight, there were too many songs I wanted to skip.

Kind of weird. Definitely 70s

Meh

Gay

Intrigued by Talking Heads and enjoy their more successful songs. Maybe deserves to listen to before you die…a few good songs but overall as an album not my favourite.

Kind of wack.

Wasn't really feeling it.

I don’t get it.

Aside from "take me to the river", I didn't recognize a single track on this album. However, I would have instantly known it was them... Defo the mark of a good band. And since I resonate most with guitars, I'ma call this album "jangly"

I really wanna rate it higher but it’s hard to justify. I wanna rate it 3/5 but would probably need more listens first... I like certain other Talking Heads stuff a lot, just not this album. Take Me to the River is cool though it gets a pass

Quite annoying.

Ben Stop Making Sense'i çok seviyorum. Bayılıyorum yani. Bu albüm, Stop Making Sense değil ve gölgesinde kalıyor. Sevdiğim parçaları bile tekrar dinlemek istesem Stop Making Sense'ten dinlememek için bir sebep göremiyorum. Yine de fena değil. Talking Heads çok sempatik geliyor bana. Grup üyeleri çok tatlı.

tense, compressed, agitated - Lower East Side 1978 captured perfectly. an itchy listen.

OVERALL: I dislike the first song, and I find the most of the vocals to be pretty annoying. With that being said, the production on this album is pretty good, and definitely elevates most if not all of the songs. The vocals later on in the album are much better, and aren't nearly as annoying as Thank You for Sending Me an Angel. Despite this, I cannot physically rate this anything higher than a 3 due to the abhorrent singing. It is mostly good, sometimes great, but the singing makes me hate this even though there are some really good songs. This is just to justify the high song avg compared to the low personal rating. SONG AVG: 8/10 PERSONAL RATING: 5/10 Thank You for Sending Me an Angel: The voice sounds very annoying, I despise almost everything about it. The production is pretty repetitive, but isn't that bad. The production singlehandedly saves this from being a 2. 3.75/10 With Our Love: The voice still sounds annoying, but is a little better. Much better production, sounds very aggressive and great overall. Would've been much better if I didn't find the vocals to be absolute dogshit. 6.5/10 The Good Thing: I actually kinda like the vocals on this one, especially the choir. Great production, I have no complaints about it. 9.25/10 Warning Sign: Pretty good vocals, except for when they do the weird mosquito noises. The production is pretty solid, and the key jingling noises(?) are pretty interesting and unique. 7.75/10 The Girl Wants to Be with the Girls: Really good ending. Other than that, everything is decent to above average, nothing incredibly interesting. 6.75/10 Found a Job: Pretty good production, and the ending is very good. I slightly dislike the vocals here, but I guess the lyrics are pretty above average. Pretty good bassline. 8.5/10 Artists Only: The vocals are a lot quieter than they should be, but that's probably a good thing. The second "I don't have to prove that I am creative" is very jarring. This is mostly instrumental, and it certainly sounds great. Fantastic production. 9.25/10 I'm Not in Love: Pretty good outro, and is pretty similar to Artists Only in the sense that it's mostly instrumental and the vocals are surprisingly quiet. 8.75/10 Stay Hungry: Incredible instrumentals, and the vocals aren't that bad either. It does use a fade out outro though. 9/10 Take Me to the River: Overall pretty good. The vocals sound probably the best so far, and the instrumentals, while being a bit basic, are very good. 9/10 The Big Country: Just a really good song. Works as a great outro. I guess it's kinda weird that this is a country-ish song, but I don't mind it that much. I will say that goo goo ga ga ga is weird as hell, but it works pretty well. 9.5/10

De eerste stappen in het avontuur dat TH en Eno met elkaar aangingen, en die zijn zoals bij een hoop experimentele acts toch een beetje ongemakkelijk. Je hoort al wel de elementen waarmee de band zo goed scoorde op de opvolgende twee albums, maar het ontbreekt aan een duidelijke rode draad voor een memorabel eindproduct. Op de zenuwachtige, paranoïde post-punk zoals we die veel hoorden op 'Fear Of Music' wordt al gezinspeeld in nummers als 'Warning Sign'. En de weird grooves en buitenaardse funk waar 'Remain in Light' faam mee maakte hoor je terug in 'I'm Not in Love'. Ik zie dit dan ook meer als een soort proefproject, waarin de creatieve werelden van Byrne en Eno tot ontplooiing komen, for better or worse. Ik weet zeker dat ze overliepen van de goede ideeën, en dat ze misschien iets te veel wilden. Als album werkt het bij lange niet zo goed als bij de meesterwerken die komen zouden, maar het produceren van dit album is ongetwijfeld een sleutelmoment geweest in het creatieve proces. Ook de catchiness van hun debuut heeft hij niet, waardoor ik niet hoger kan gaan dan een minimale voldoende. Puur cijfer-matig lijkt het een misstap, maar genre-matig is het dat zeker niet. 5,5/10 Highlights: Thank You For Sending Me an Angel Take Me to the River The Big Country

As with other Talking Heads albums, this has left me cold and I do not get what others see in them.

Ok songs all very samey

I want to like the Talking Heads more, but I find it hard to listen to a lot of their music, like a lot of this album. The cover of Al Green's Take Me to the River was OK. A big old Meh of an album.

Nothing jumping out, aside from “Take Me To The River”. Was a fairly quick listen and mostly mediocre. I appreciate the concept and some of the production but not much else.

I could see where their future greatness came from, but this album was bland by comparison.

You’d think some weird postmodern art rock would be something I’d be at least moderately into. I really want to like Talking Heads. I’ve tried to like Talking Heads. But I just…don’t? There are some great lines/lyrics, but I can’t get past the vocals. Don’t love it. Don’t hate it. The quintessence of meh.

4eme album de Talking Heads généré dans la liste. Contrairement aux 2 premiers que j'ai écouté ('TH 77' et 'Remain In Light'), je ne connais aucun des morceaux. J'apprécie toujours la basse bien en avant, mais j'aime de moins en moins la voix du chanteur.... et j'ai trouvé Remain in Light bien plus original. Morceaux remarqués : "I'm Not in Love" (++) / "Stay Hungry" (+): plus variés que les autres, avec des parties de guitare plus développées. "Artists Only" : parties instrumentales intéressantes, mais j'ai vraiment du mal avec le chant. => 2/5

Nada del otro mundo, especial por la voz incómoda del cantante.

2 sterne

I don't care for this very much. It's probably one of those things you had to experience in the right moment in time. Still, I was willing to give it some grace because I figured I was hearing the sound which would come to fruition with Psycho Killer... until I realized this album came AFTER that one. So the band got worse. Will most definitely not spin this one again.

Weird in a good way at first, then just weird

Meh

2 forgettable

Some of these songs are unlistenable, some are ok Uncool ununique I really had to force myself to finish it

first thing I listen to after recovering from an illness. bad experience

I want less songs about buildings and food

If it weren't for the lead singer this would just be an ok band. His vocals are what defines the band.

Liker de funky rytmene, men mesteparten av tida føles det ut som at det ikke går noe sted og hver sang høres veldig lik ut. Vet det er meningen, men vokalen blir faktisk litt for sær. Kombinert med tekstene og den repeterende instrumentalen høres hele plata ut som en usammenhengende rant. Favorittsang: artists only

maybe i should listen it later....

Instrumentals are good but this singer's vocal stye does not work well.

It sounds like something I could like, but I don’t. None of the songs make me want to listen to them again, and I’ve tried to listen to it thrice. Not for me

Didn’t make me as nervous and jumpy as the last Talking Heads album I got, but was still somewhat unpleasant. And I say that as someone who really thought they liked Talking Heads! This band is so confusing!!!

Wasn’t too bad, didn’t leave with much I’d like to go back to but overall, better than I’d hoped for.

I got tired and boring with this album and with David Byrne in general

Yeah I’m really not too sure this needed to be on here, outside of Take Me To The River there are no iconic or unique moments worthwhile. Love Talking Heads but this one isn’t it

This band stopped being interesting 3 entries ago.

No

I really don't understand why this album is on this list. It really seems to be The Talking Heads looking for their style. There are very few interesting songs, and David's vocals don't even shine on this album. Other than a handful of groovy moments, disappointing and should not be on this list. 1.7/5 ->2/5.

I’ve never listened to an entire Talking Heads album up to now. The music was more intriguing than I expected, but David Byrne sounds like Max Headroom after a few too many rum and Cokes for most of the album. I think I’ll never listen to another entire Talking Heads album again.

I can't listen to David Byrne's vocals without getting a splitting headache. Something about the way that guy sings makes me feel like the walls are closing in on me. Like a genuine anxiety attack. I've now heard every pre-'85 studio album of theirs. I think it's time to throw in the towel and admit that I wasn't built for this band.

Thoroughly underwhelming and very disappointing. Meandered its way to nothing special. Literal road to nowhere.

Not sure why but I couldn’t really get into this. The sound just didn’t do it for me. Lengthy instrumentals without much happening. Highlights: With Our Love

Someone told me their favorite band was talking heads once. This album got me no closer to knowing why.

Album peaks with the 2nd and 3rd to last songs, until then there just wasn’t really a melody that had me wanting to really focus on the music. The singer was disappointing, and a bit unfocused for much of the album.

One word grating With the exemption of the last 4? jam type song, I found the music very messy and unresolved. Also he sings like someone's squeezing his nuts and tickling his gooch.

Not my cup of tea; fairly boring rock music. Lyrically decent.

Quelques mélodies sympas mais la majorité sont fades. La voix et la façon de chanter de Byrne sont dépassées, album qui sent la naphtaline et un rock tellement ringard. Je suis passé à la piste suivante avant la fin de nombreux morceaux, ce qui n’est jamais bon signe. Pour l’apprécier il faudrait l’avoir connu à sa sortie (et encore) et l’aimer depuis. Dommage pour lui, la DeLorean n’existe pas encore. Album sans intérêt

It was alright, i liked the instrumentals better than the vocals. my favorite songs on this project currently are: I’m Not in Love, The Good Thing, and Found a Job. however the end part of The Big Country was fun.

I’m not crazy about this album. The overall sound wasn’t really my thing and I feel like there was a lot of things that felt like they were missing. I probably won’t go back to this much. 5/10

Have always heard of these guys, but never took the time. Kind of weird, don't know if I would re-listen...I feel like I'm supposed to like this, but just can't muster it.

Take Me To The River is good but it is the only song worth more than one listen so 2 stars or D- for the album.

That's not my taste in musik. Bring.

Eh, it’s fine. Nothing stood out and grabbed my attention.

...?

Talking Heads, rock, nichts besonderes

Yeah sorry I'm in the "Don't get it" camp when it comes to Talking Heads, they have some great singles and they do mostly sound like themselves, not anyone else. Just find it generic of itself. Don't think they are as revolutionary as people say expecially given all the grat stuff that was happening in the late 70s and early 80s despite the singer's "oh so quirky" delivery and the energetic rthyms it's all a bit samey for me, and bland.

More spazz-rock I could have done without. I really struggle to understand what would lead someone to make an album of these songs? A hate of music? Over-intellectualizing music? Autism? Whatever it was, it's not worth agonizing over. I listen and I move on.

I'm more fan of Remain In Light. Songs here are catchy too, but I can only remember the sound of Take Me Too The River. The rest is really blurry.

I appreciate Talking Heads but less of what has made them cool to me was present here than I expected.. maybe more of this comes in later albums?

This was really obnoxious. I tried but his voice on this album is just peak irritating.

Pari kappaletta pitää kuunnella uudelleen, mutta ei ole omaan makuun tämä.

I’m actually okay with fewer songs about buildings and food thanks

Actively annoying.

The songs suck but the cover is superb 😙👌

David Byrne's voice it's unmistakable. 2.3/5

This album made me feel schizophrenic Favorite song: The Good Thing Rating: 2.0/5

I was not impressed with this album. One of my “things” is having songs change tempo and change from nearly track to track. This is one level to me. Sort of what it would be like if someone told these guys to play and sing when they are very tired and feeling sad. Choice cut: The Big Country

Take me to the river ?? Nan dsl c une chanson de lorde Mtn

Eh, it was ok. Not anything aoecial

Ugh. How many Talking Heads albums are on the list? This is my 2nd and it's two too many IMO. At least these songs have more than 1 chord (unlike Remain in Light). Their version of Take Me To The River is a classic. Liked songs added: - Take Me To The River

“The Good Thing” is a really solid song but outside of that the album feels choppy with odd and unfinished production. The album wasn’t my cup of tea.

What a blast. So weird and fun. I love how the bass lines kind of drives the music forward. The guitar riffs are unorthodox and almost funk, but never fully committing to the bit. Which I think is imperative for their sound. They synths keep it all around interesting. Not sure if this is my favorite Talking Heads record. Despite being such a unique record, there aren't too many songs that stand out to me. I kind of like them all equally, which is probably why this album deserves more listens. I'm certain there is something I'm missing. Something that is undeniable, is how tight this record is. Everything is really well produced and immaculately put together. Its like they were harnessing their silliness into a serious art form with this record. I had a blast with this one. I'm hoping we get some more Talking Heads down the road!

Just altogether meh

Not bad. I do love Take Me To The River.

They're so overrated. They're just another one of those '70s-'80s British bands with annoying half-moaning-half-singing lead vocals. They have rock-ish instrumentation but it barely made them listenable.

Kind of a mess of an album, with random almost riffs with no building. Except take me to the river which I liked. Plus i don't like his voice

What is the fuss about this band? Smother me with that gigantic jacket please

Yeah, it's not their best album

Not a big fan of Talking Heads. I like one song from this album

Talking Heads are so often touted as one of the "classics" - to be revered, reviewed, and NOT reviled. Everyone loves the Talking Heads, right? Not this guy. David Byrne's vocal is rightly criticised by many listeners, because it just sounds plain bad. Almost to the point that it sounds like he's trying to sabotage the other instruments' sound (which is otherwise pretty solid). It's often atonal, arrhythmic, slurred, and bored-yet-strained. That's just about the only criticism I have, but Byrne places himself so front-and-centre in the music that it very nearly destroys the entire album. Everything else is good, if a little samey in places. The opening track, Thank You for Sending Me an Angel, uses a simple yet satisfying chord progression and powerful guitar for a great start to the album. (Seriously. By the end of this track, I was thinking, "at this rate the album's getting 4 stars".) The next two tracks featured more varied guitar lines/licks, with some energetic drumming and bass playing. Unfortunately, the vocal gets more and more unappealing as the album progresses, and it's difficult to really groove as much as the other reviewers seem to be doing. I'm jealous. 2/5 Key tracks: Thank You for Sending Me an Angel, The Good Thing, Take Me to the River

Talking Head sounds like a stiffer Roxy Music here. I gave remain in light a four as that was a more dynamic and exciting experience. But this album doesn’t speak to me. There are no real memorable tracks here. Just a steady, stiff attempt at a groove.

Boring

The music itself is good, but I absolutely can't stand the vocals on this album. I have heard "Remain in Light" before and that album is overall so much better, than this one.

Википедия нашептала, что в этом списке 4 альбома данной группы - штож, очень интересно конечно...

I have never been a big Talking Heads fan, but it could have been worse.

they do a mean cover of the Big Mouth Billy Bass "take me to the river" song. :)

Absolutely mediocre at best. Odd lead singing voice does not appeal to me. Enough of this band...ugh.

Liked “Take Me to the River” but man David Byrne‘s voice is so annoying on some of these songs.

I really wanted to like this album. Unfortunately, the only song I actually enjoyed was a cover. Two stars because I was able to finish the whole album.

I never could get into Talking Heads. For me, it's just New Wave Meets David Byrne's Manic Vocals. This album is just a case in point. 2/5

p410. 1978. 2 stars. There are some half decent tracks here, and Brian Eno's production is fantastic - but I can't be doing with David Byrne's voice, he sounds like a dog with its leg caught in barbed wire.

Gave it a second listen just to see if I was suffering from the grrrr mondays. Still don’t think this is too great of an album, band is chaotic and fun but I still don’t vibe with the lead singers voice on anything but psycho killer.

The band was really good, but i didn't connect with the main vocalist. The main singer feels one-dimensional. I feel a lot of there songs could've benefitted from back up vocals to add a bit of shape and flavour. The band was really amazing, feel like the songwriting and vocalist let them down and limited the band. For example, warning sign had this amazing build up and beat but the vocals did not live up to the vibe. Vocals felt very primitive and shallow.

Enjoyed the music more than the vocals, as per usual. 2/5

Instrumental work could be worth a 3, but the singing really dragged this down

Wasn't a huge fan of this one tbh

Thought I was going to like this, but I didn't.

i listened to this right before bed and now i’m angsty

Nej, nej. Mest lite jobbigt. Aldrig asdåligt. Men soundet och meh. Sången bitvis störig. Rätt tråkigt överlag.

Talking heads be so frustrating. I want to like them but they put so many repetitive boring songs on all their albums. Like they only have 2-3 songs worth a damn on every album

It's decent, but the songs are practically completely similar. The vibes felt nice on the first few songs, but as it progressed, the similarity made me feel a little bored. Minus points for the vocalist's horrible voice.

Song I Like Take Me to the River

Meh....

Tried to enjoy this. There was some great riffs and melodies but the singing was just too much. It's ok in short doses but not a whole album.

Arthouse that never really gets out of second gear

Investigate more

Very similar to the other Talking Heads album on this list that I've already listened to and reviewed. It's ok, not something I found myself raving about or even nodding along to, but listenable.

So and so. Not melodic enough

No me gustó mucho.

the band is doing a great job while the lead singer is near unlistenable. most of the songs sound the same, which is to say the album was tough to pay attention to

Was having a much better time with this talking heads album until warning sign. And the song after that. And the one after that. And then I was like ah fuck yep this is a talking heads joint. Then it recovered a bit! I would listen to some of these songs again, but never in album form.

This is an album where I feel like you’re enjoyment is heavily dependent on your appreciation of the vocalist. And I think he’s awful. The music is cool though, especially in the second half. I don’t get the appeal at all tbh

Interesting music. Awful vocals.

Not for me. Feels erratic. I’m Not In Love is ok. Almost all the rest of the songs sound the same.

Talking Heads are claimed as one of the best band sin the world and I just don't get it. Upon listening, it's kind of cool. But nothing stands out. There isn't a wow factor for me. I forgot David Byrne was in this band (shows how much I pay attention to this band/him) but I don't really care for Byrne. Probably contributes to me not caring about this band that much, aside from this band not doing much for me. Nor does New Wave music. The best part of this band is the percussion. The rest, I don't really care for.

Too random

it didn't reach me, don't know why, thought it was a little clumsy

A very average album. Not much exciting as a whole. Some of the songs musically were enjoyable but were ruined by the vocals

A bit too quirky for my taste. Just didn't sit too well with me, wasn't necessarily bad just not something I feel I want to listen to again. Was certain it was going to be a 2 star but the last 2 songs pushed it to a very strong 2, if only the rest of the album had more the type of groove as "Take Me To The River".

Dit combineert het slechtste van het eind van de jaren '70 (bijna punk-achtige zang) met het slechtste van het begin van de jaren '80 (halfbakken dance-melodietjes). Creatief? Ja. Maar uiteindelijk is het de zang die zorgt voor een ruime onvoldoende. 1,5 ster.

Blech, ugh. Too experimental/rogue like a jazz performance without the soul.

Never liked Talking Heads, mainly the vocals, I just don't like David Byrne's voice. Never heard this album before and figured it might change my mind; it didn't.

Ok, would not really listen to on my own

Talking Heads 77 was better - I'm disappointed by this, seems directionless. Like the genre, just don't think this album in particular is anything special - positive sound, very forgettable.

Not another Talking Heads albums on this list! Just like the others I liked a couple of tracks but most had that annoying New Wave sound that I heavily dislike. Highlights: Thank You for Sending Me an Angel Take Me to the River

Just not my thing.

mmmm la primera cancion esta buena pero nose pinta q no me va a gustar mucho neee me canse al segundo tema asiq nose estoy escuchando el tema mas conocido y lo dejo creo, no es mi estilo.

Decent but only ok

meh

alright but nothing crazy

songs 1-2 The guitar and bass is sometimes super catchy, the lyrics and singer is however annoying. songs 3-4: Catchy drums and guitar. Does not stick tho Only good song imo is Take me the river

I've tried listening to the Talking Heads several times and never enjoyed their stuff. I thought this album might be different... it was not. I just cannot get past David Byrne's jerky vocals. It's grating to me. Respect to all those who do love the Talking Heads though.

Based on the title I thought I would enjoy this more. I liked the drums the best. The singer’s voice and the genre maybe made the songs seem samesy.

Fav song: stay hungry

Mūzika ok, bet viņa balss mani sit laukā no sliedēm. :(

Album bem repetitivo, estranho e sem muita "criatividade". Algumas vezes pareciam que estavam forçando recriar Psycho Killer (não sei se veio antes ou depois, durante o review pesquisarei). É, esse álbum veio 1 ano depois, então parece mesmo que estavam tentando recriar algo no mesmo estilo huauhahhua. Nem a música hit do álbum consegui adicionar na minha playlist... foda.

Mwa

I should have expected David Byrne would not shut up given that the band is names Talking Heads. Jokes aside, I disliked his vocals through the whole record. In fact, my favorite song was "Artist Only", where his presence is an anecdote. The band and the tracks themselves are not objectively bad. I can see the quality behind them and why they could be liked by other people.

L'he hagut de deixar a mitges perquè m'estava saturant. No crec que sigui un mal àlbum i potser un altre dia m'hagués vingut més de gust i l'hagués gaudit més. Jutjant-lo de manera neutra, potser li posaria 2.5 estrelles, però avui m'ha entrat fatal.

Maybe it's an important album when considering the trajectory of the band's career and sound. But I don't think I needed to hear it before I died.

Not really for me.

I mean I guess I could listen to this. It was interesting but I was ready to be done with it after the second song. None of them really did it for me

It did not click for me

If the point of this pick of an album was to point out the curator here really, but really, likes Talking Heads, then they really went to extremes, because I got that point already many of their albums ago.

Okay but not my style.

Super fun and fresh, just not my thing on the specific day I listened to it.

12. It's exactly what you'd expect from a Talking Heads album. 1 or 2 good songs accompanied by a lot of weird. 2/5: meh

Wasn’t a fan, but could casually hear in the background if I had to

Not my thing at all. The “hit” from this album is the Big Mouth Billy Bass song!? Lmao

This album wasn’t the best. There were some cool moments, and a lot of the songs were musically interesting. But it also felt a bit monotonous; a lot of the same good thing gets a little boring. The guitar, bass, and drums were all great but felt very similar from song to song. There were some interesting song structures, too. I’m really not a fan of the lyrics or delivery of the vocals, however. I’d say the album has its moments with I’m Not in Love and Artists Only. Those have great guitar parts! I kind of wish the album was an instrumental. That would eliminate the slightly annoying vocals, uninspired lyrics, and would force the songs to experiment more structurally.

Great funky tracks, pretty credible on the guitar and the drums and also pretty eventful songs although quite repetitive, really couldn’t get into the voice of the singer though. Heard about other records from them from friends of mine that I liked much more so I guess this one is just really not for me and probably not their best work either

Not for me.

I do not like his voice. I do not particularly care for the music.

Talking heads have a distinct sound and I am not here for it.

Not really my type of music.

Heel appart weer dit

Seichtes Rockalbum.

Best Song: Thank You For Sending Me an Angel. It is the best because it is the shortest. Less is more here. Worst Song: The Girl Wants to Be with the Girls. That little doorbell ringing is like water torture. Overall: One continuous, bouncy string of songs. It all blurs together pretty quickly, until all that you're left with is the ever-presence of this staccato rhythm that flicks you on the brain in steady 4:4 time. Music to (rhythmically) beat your head against the wall to.

It was okay. Not too much for me

BEST SONGS: -The Girl Wants to Be with the Girls

I just don't like Talking Heads

After a while, the singers voice becomes really annoying. Also not very memorable

It was alright. I like Talking Heads, and it sounded like Talking Heads.

While I would never argue that the Talking Heads should not be included in the list of 1001 albums you must hear before you die, I will 100% argue that THIS album is completely unnecessary to have on the list. It's more of the same, but probably lesser than other Talking Heads albums that have already been included. Even the title of the album shrugs that it's unnecessary. So then, what are we doing here?

Its an interesting album but hard to connect with

Fairly fun rock, but drags on a bit

Not for me.

This was an ok album. Not sure if I’ll return for more but I may comeback and give it another shot.

Kind of boring and doesn't do anything for me.

Was a bit too alternative, not really my style. too much mumbling, to little singing

Still figuring out who they are; Burn's vocals are more confident now, the rhythm section is tighter, more forward and expressive, but the song writing is still hit and miss, and it's telling that the high point on the album is a cover.

I need to listen through a few more times. With my first listen, I didn't really enjoy it so I'm hoping I can change my mind in the future. The album itself is, as expected, much more outside the bounds of what you'd find in more mainstream spaces, and that's a good thing. We need more abstract and experimental sounds, and we need more influences beyond Americana. It just didn't have the right shape in my brain initially to mesh well together.

meh

lacking in psycho killer

Oh, look. That one hit wonder has another one hit wonder album and here are all of those other not hit songs.

Not as memorable hooks as their later catalog. I understand the importance of this record, but it doesn't do it for me.

I find their music all sounds the same. And while I enjoy the vocalist’s voice, I just don’t like their music enough to enjoy a full album of it.

Not a genre I'd listen to normally. Didn't find the music particularly interesting.

They have so many good songs, none of which were on this album seemingly. Wasn’t awful and didn’t hate it, but pretty run of the mill. Wouldn’t hurry back to this one.

2.5

The fourth Talking Heads album we've had and my lowest rated. No idea if this album was considered cutting edge at its time, but in my book, being eclectic and unpleasant in the late 70's is by itself not enough to remain relevant 45 years later.

Hmm. I guess without this album there'd be no Little Creatures, which I absolutely love. But I found this one quite disappointing.

More like a 2.5, not my favorite of theirs.

The least of the Brian Eno Talking Heads albums. Take Me to the River unfolds at such a leaden pace that it’s my least favourite of their hits. They pick up speed after this.

Meh

Talking heads can also shove it

Vähän tasapaksua, ja siksi laulajan valittava ääni alkaa ärsyttää. En saanut mitään irti, muttei tätä vihatakaan voi. Haaleaa.

Kun ihmiset puhuvat "vaihtoehtorockista", he eivät tarkoita tällaista, mutta heidän pitäisi. Kohokohta: Take Me To the River - vaihtoehtoista CCR:ää.

Clever and interesting but just lacks good tunes. The last three tracks are really good (Stay Hungry, Take Me to the River and The Big Country) because they have actual melodies. Too much filler in the rest though.

Solid sounds, not particularly my style but enjoyable background at work music. Nothing stuck out much. But I appreciate their artistry

I actually enjoy the music a good amount, but the singing is too much all over the place for my taste, unfortunately. Had to stop half way.

2 Talking Heads are an artist multiple people have recommended I dig into, but I have just never been able to get. Supposedly they invented new wave, a genre I'm normally a big fan of, but I just don't really hear it. What I hear instead is annoying vocals and guitar jangles accompanying what sounds like an attempt at funk. This band has its moments, but none of the particularly notable ones are here. After listening to this album a couple times, I’ll admit Thank You For Sending Me an Angel grew on me a bit, and Take Me to the River is fine enough, so I’ll round up to a 2 from my initial rating of 1.5. Every other song is a pass from me though.

Not really a fan of this, but it was definitely better than the last few, so that gives it an extra star.

Meh couldn’t finish the album