More Songs About Buildings And Food

2. I really like the sound of the vocals, the groovey bass line rrally adds something to the sound and engages you 3. The bass is really strong on this album, it really carries the melody/ adds a vital part 7. Definetly experimenting with v9cals and instruments more jazzy influences with eg sax or sth 11. Really nice song such a nice rhythm and sound Overall a funky, soft rock Talking Heads sound. Not much variation/ not many breaks but just enough that it stays interesting. The mostly fast pace throughout helps aswell, it makes it more engaging and flow better also it keeps it interesting before slowing down again at the end to drag it out kina in a good way! Overall the album has a funky, soft rock, Talking Heads sound. The pace and feel stay quite even and similar throughout, but there are nuances pulled from different genres that give it a certain edge and still keep it interesting. Aswell as that, the mostly fast pace throughout helps aswell, it makes it more engaging and flow better, before slowing down at the end to drag- and ride out the finale. The vocals are pleasant and some experimentation make them more interesting aswell. There is some experimentation with more jazzy and funky influences amongst others. The songs’ instrumentals are really carried by the bass, the strong and groovey basslines really support and add a vital part to the melodies. T before slowing down again at the end to drag it out kind in a good way! Overall the album really has nice rhythms and melodies and the bands’ signature iconic sound is rounded off well with nuanced experimental elements.

So this was the only Talking Heads album from their “prime” that hadn’t listened to. Just coincidence honestly cause there’s still a handful of their records that I haven’t listened to yet. If you have seen any of my previous reviews for them you know that I’m a huge fan of them. This album was kind of a surprise. I didn’t expect an album I had never heard before to be one of their most solid, well-rounded albums. There’s a good amount of variety as always. And the amount of creative vision and energy is almost unmatched. This is a STELLAR album, definitely worth your time.

Sounded very much like other talking heads I was already familiar with. I might have known one song already, but nothing really jumped out. I'm sure if you enjoy talking heads, this album is great; if they're just okay, this album is just okay

Still going strong!

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

Decent all round but few true standouts

Very catchy and very Talking Heads, but I like that.

More Songs About Buildings and Food- Review- I enjoyed this album, but I really didn’t think it was anything special. The big hit on the album was a remake of Al Green’s and I think it’s another example of how great black artists have their songs appropriated and redone. I’m not saying that the Talking Heads had any intention of doing that, but the fact that the fans dug in more to the Talking Heads song, than Al Green’s version of Take Me to the River is sort of sad. There’s a couple trucks on here that I like, but I really like the later Talking Heads stuff a little bit more. You could say it’s more commercial, but I think it’s also more diverse. I listened to this album twice today and the songs sounded pretty similar throughout.

Meh, het bestaat

It’s Talking Heads! Not my favorite from them but it’s impossible for them to make an album that’s bad. Yeah, even the monkey album rules. This is like a 9/10.

I liked the album and I would happily just put on to listen the whole way through again (and would have on if having people over). Take me to the river was the one that stood out this listen, which I feel a bit bad about as it's a cover.

Lost my original notes! Great riffs, strong beat, lots to love here. Loved the tracks as they came up, and noted a good few as they came up. I enjoyed the listen but in hind sight nothing moved me emotionally. High 3

Strong album, very varied. Not as strong as some of their other albums

Not their best album, but some flashes of brilliance

With the exception of Take Me to the River, the Al Green cover, this is only one of Talking Head’s first 6 albums which doesn’t have what are widely regarded as “one of the big hits”, but it’s no worse for it. The band have sanded off what few rough edges they had on 1977 and have arrived in their most iconic form, in part due to much plusher production than on the debut. David Byrne is in a particularly hyperactive mood contrasting nicely with a smoother performance from the band. Throughout the record there are seamless transitions between wildly different sections. Everything is made to sound effortless.

A less known to me album by a band i love and… i love it. The bass work on this is especially inspiring and whilst it lacks outright tunes (apart from perhaps the Al Green cover) every track is great.

I hadn’t heard any of these songs before (except Take Me to the River). Listening to this album gave me the feeling of listening to a very good underground indie rock album today. My favorite parts were the bass lines and the rhythm guitar and David Byrne’s voice. I liked it!

You've heard one song off this album.

It is fun to listen to this early album and hear how their unique sound was being developed.

Boring album

Four stars

Not the best talking heads but still good

An all timer.

My favorite song wasn't even a Talking Heads song, just a cover of Take me to the River

Definitely better than their other, more experimental album.

Anything that came out of CBGB's in the 70's is top tier music... Talking Heads also just had a solid discography

Essential listening, zany and tight with unpredictable turns. Unrefined and precious

Spazzy post-punk that I think improves on their debut. The opener is an all-timer, but I think the tracks are a bit mixed and the Take Me to the River cover is just ok. Better things to come, for them!

I wish I could say more about More Songs About Buildings and Food besides it being a really good album that began to tap into the band's full potential, now that they were wrapped around Brian Eno's finger and vice versa yet that's all I can muster. It is a really good record that offers glimpses of what was to come. They haven't solidified into a groundbreaking force, but they are getting there while here.

Ok tô voltando a gostar mais deles

Fine

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

I’ll get damned to hipster hell but the Talking Heads should not get as much hype as they get.

A solid album with the signature Talking Heads funk-punk-pop(???) sound, though none of the songs really grabbed me. Best song: Take Me to the River

So many classics here. Most of 'em hold up strongly. Amazing sound for a bunch of art school kids. One of the best bands ever and this album shows both their talent and future excellence. Move 'n hustle, move 'n hustle indeed.

It's not bad, although I prefer their other album, "Fear of Music." Still, I will give it the same grade as the other album.

This was alright, I like Talking Heads. A lot of similar tempo song in this which makes it feel a bit samey, but all decent.

Hard to not find David Byrne at least a little interesting.

5 stars, no notes

Jako dobro!

odlično, odlično, odlično. drugi najbolji njihov album. teško je izdvojiti najbolje, kad bih morao: thank you for sending me an angel, found a job, stay hungry, the big country

Not the best of the Talking Heads

Not the best Talking Heads album but still good

Freaky vocals 7/10

easy to listen to

It’s a solid 5/10. It had some good hits but the misses were really bad like the whole middle of the album was terrible. 1) I’m not in love 2) Stay Hungry 3) Thank You for Sending Me an Angel

certainly listenable but i didn’t love it. funky and weird pop. nothing i would come back to and no stand out Talking Heads moments.

5 stars for the title alone

not a huge fan

This was ok, like most Heads albums I really enjoy 3 or 4 songs with the rest sounded very similar.

While some of the songs felt repetitive, it was full of intriguing lyrics

I have learned now after two of their albums that I am not a Talking Heads fan. Sure “Burning Down the House” is a banger but the two albums we’ve had from them have not lived up to the hype. They should be glad they’re getting a 3 and not a 2 here. Byrne’s voice is not great and I can’t understand anything he says. They’re just so weird and artsy it’s not for me.

I enjoy Talking Heads but this was not a great album. they are moving more into their style & sound, but this is pretty ho-hum. was nice to enjoy while walking but won't seek out to listen to again

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

One of my favorite talking heads albums, just behind remain in light. Every song has a lot to offer. Many of these songs are quite sweet, and some are quite freakishly and charmingly odd in their own grooves. They have always been in a lane of their own, even among their contemporaries. Tina and Chris absolutely nail the grooves on this album, Jerry as well. Tina's bass playing is truly amazing because she always seems to be playing a groove of her own; not just supporting a song but there's often a song within a song in a lot of talking head tracks. Each track has an intense driving rhythm about it, and that's why alot of these initial talking heads albums are like, proto-dance records. Cutting edge, futuristic, mesmerizing even still. Go around driving to this one.

It's time, again, for my standard Talking Heads album review. Which goes like this: (1) I wish I liked them more than I do (2) I really like any of the tracks which also feature in "Stop Making Sense" (in this case "Thank you for sending me an angel," "The girl wants to be with the girls," "found a job," "Take me to the water," and "The Big Country"... There are quite a lot of them on this album.) (3) but the album tracks I'm not fussed about, which seems to indicate that "Stop Making Sense" is all the Talking Heads I need. Having said that, all the tracks on this album "have got a good beat" and I could leave it running without getting annoyed by it and I did really enjoy those Stop Making Sense tracks. So maybe it is better than most Talking Heads albums I've listened to so far! Or maybe I'm learning to like them after all!

I like the idea of Talking Heads more than the execution….

Pretty good, just something about talking heads that I'm not massively into. I did enjoy it though and would listen again.

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

Best bass lines i’ve ever heard.

Love the opening. See how much Paramore was influenced- guitar sound. Love the bass parts.

the peak of something that’s gone

Nire gustokoa da talde hau, gaztetan izan nintzen zineman "Stop Making Sense" pelikua ikusita eta handik aurrera... Diska hau eta "The name of this band is Talking Heads"... primerakoak dira!!!

Talking heads are s top 3 band of all time🙏

Love the Talking Heads

Not the best Talking Heads Album I heard though I enjoy this quite a bit

Not the best Talking Heads album but still pretty darn good.

it’s a talking heads album so like. of course it’s good

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.

I once again greatly enjoyed a Talking Heads album

It was enjoyable. It brought me back to my teenage years for some reason.

ok. some nice tunes

I really liked this, but it also made me realise why I've never fully embraced Talking Heads: I just don't like David Byrne's voice. I feel bad about it, but it just grates with me. Sorry, David.

the album's pretty good. it's like the band finally found their quirk after finding a producer who encouraged them to be weird and hyper. i feel like most people are aware of this and as such they consider it their proper debut, sort of including myself. i don't even think there are any non-starters on this thing. it's all quite fun, from the first song to the last. however, i'm going to use this review to focus on a single song -- "The Big Country". i grew up in a flyover part of my state, best known for cattle silage and bus accidents. for a vacation, my family would north to South Dakota. there, you'd see towns with downtowns that weren't really meant for the people who lived there; rather, they were for tourists with cameras and hotel reservations like us. everyone in those towns worked and lived for people who did not live there. the words "i wouldn't live there if you paid me to" always brought to mind the tourist's paradox; by the simple act of visiting and not living, you're essentially perpetually out of place. "the flyover states." it's got to be demeaning to be thought of as that. i don't know if David Byrne was being ironic with this song; i have always assumed it was. the slide guitar always seems like it's poking fun not of the country music of that area, but of the idea people get of it. the people of small town America enjoy their lives and here he is in a little metal box with wings, separated from the real world, seeing all the fun they have and life they live, thinking he wouldn't live there if they paid him. the arrogance and stupidity, even though so many of us living there don't wanna be there either. can you really hate a small town if you never lived there? does anyone who lives in a small town really hate it, or are they just bored? do rocks hate the lakes they've been cast into or do they simply adjust to the water? anyway, good album.

Talking Heads is one of those bands I always think I absolutely hate and then I listen to them and they don't bother me as much as I thought they would. In fact I kinda liked this.

This is #day274 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… this must be the first band whose albums I get in the order they were released. I got Talking Heads: 77 a while ago (on #day26), and now here's the sophomore follow-up. I don't think I've ever listened to this one all the way through, so I have to admit that this challenge is a great way to catch up on music that's been postponed or overlooked. The album is a celebration of quirky guitars, funky rhythms, and the omnipresent David Byrne's charisma. It's also the first one produced by Brian Eno. Some of my favorites are "Found a Job," "Not in Love," and "Take Me to the River." This is a strong 4 out of 5. I'm sparing 5s for Fear of Music and Remain in Light. By the way, this list could've made room for the Stop Making Sense live album. Sadly, it doesn't. Looking forward to #day275.

I don't know what it is, but I just can't get into most Talking Heads.

I have heard plenty of these tracks before, but this was my first time really sitting down with the full album. It’s definitely one that grows on you. The quirky energy, tight rhythms, and David Byrne’s offbeat delivery start to click more with each listen. While it’s not a perfect record, but there’s no denying the charm and influence here. A strong entry in the Talking Heads catalog that rewards repeat listens, even if it doesn’t completely blow you away on the first spin.

Funny voice but i dig the vibes. Take me to this river again.

This album annoys me for some reason

Talking Heads are always a decent listen. Not my favorite of their albums, but still pretty interesting.

Don't like the singers voice. Like everything else. The big country is a funny song

That they went to art school is the least surprising fact about this band.

I liked this album, it was weird, but it has unique music and is good background. A little boring at times, and some sections are long instrumentals, and overall the vocals are quiet compared to the instruments, which I don't love. Doesn't deserve a 5 for me, but I liked it so I'll give it a 4.

Whilst not my favourite talking heads album, this is still a classic in my opinion. You can tell David Byrne is at the start of his music journey and discovering the character he will soon become. Fun listen today whilst driving in the sun, thanks for the recommendation

It was ok.

I always enjoy Talking Heads brand of experimental music. It still sounds good even though it can be a little weird, unlike other experimental bands that are too discordant for my taste. That said this album just felt pretty average. 3.5 stars

With its spare production highlighting Talking Heads’ driving rhythm section behind Byrne’s bellowing sprechstimme, this album answers the question: What if punk music was composed and performed by actual musicians?

Não entendi, bizarro ...

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

You can hear them get funkier as this album progresses. Starting with the angular guitar attack through to the groove of Take Me to The River (not to mention the laid-back country swagger of The Big Country). It's an amazing transformation, almost like you can hear the band loosen up and get less taut and nervous, while also tightening up as a rhythm unit, and it makes this one of my favorite Talking Heads records. Essential.

Lots of anti-suburb lyrics. Great musical sound. I can never really get past David Bryne's voice though. It's just a little too weird for me. Some catchy tunes but I feel like David kind sings like we're all marching or something, interspersed with some screaming. A point off for David, plus another 1/2 point off for not being like "I love this"!

Its... enjoyable. Idk why but talking heads reminds me of lactic acid after a workout.

One of the most overrated and boring bands ever conceived.

Dreamy, hazy, weird album, kind of similar to The Voidz and late Bowie. The haziness makes it hard for me to decide how do I feel about the entire album, but it's probably a 3-4 range, maybe 5 if I were to get convinced after several more listens.

Standout Songs: With Our Love The Girl Wants to Be with the Girls I’m Not In Love Take Me to the River Pretty funky album although I wasn’t fond of the vocals

Hyvä Talkkarilevy joka on kokonaisuus enemmän kun hittikimara. Hylly- ja keikkakamaa 4/5

Talking Headsin ja Brian Enon yhteistyö oli kyllä erinomaista. 4/5

eine band mit kunsthintergrund - das hört man bei jedem ton raus. die frühen Talking Heads alben sind für mich eher anstrengend, aber interessant!

Kerniger Sound, unglaubliche Stimme. Super!

I liked this very much. Absolutely prototypical Talking Heads. Great album.

Fun but a bit odd

I find myself interested in the Talking Heads moreso than enjoying the music. They become background noise after awhile, but I’m into the quirkiness. 6/10

Quite probably my favourite Talking Heads record. So many interesting and unique sounds on this one.

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

One good song only

Seminal post-punk (for me at least). It's not perfect or life changing, but does feel groundbreaking. I really love some of the songs on this album, but I can't get over how little I like Take Me to the River.

Some of this was great and some of it I could barely get through. I don’t know…

As weird as their sound is, the Talking Heads are unique. It's difficult to mistake their songs for any other band. This album isn't my favorite by them, but it still rocks pretty hard.

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

Great album anything talking heads is so fun

New Wave / Post Punk This is the second album from Talking Heads and the first of their legendary collaborations with Brian Eno. Released in 1978, it built upon the minimalist nerviness of their debut but added more polish, texture, and rhythmic complexity. The title is famously ironic—it literally is more songs about buildings and food, poking fun at critics who said their music lacked emotion. The album includes their first hit: a funk-infused cover of Al Green’s “Take Me to the River.” Eno’s presence marks the beginning of the band’s shift toward more experimental territory. This was a decent new wave album, nothing offensive or polarising just okay. 6.0

I've always appreciated Talking Heads for their uniqueness but other than a few songs I really like they're not really my style. This album had some pretty good tracks and some eh ones, overall decent though

Delightfully unhinged and pretentious

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

Another Talking Heads album that sounds so uniquely Talking Heads. Part of it is David Byrne's vocals, but also no other artist comes close to their unusual new wave, punk, avant style. More Songs About Buildings And Food might be the Talking Heads' most accessible album yet because there's a frequent pop aspect. An intriguing listen that I'm glad I heard, but I wouldn't discount anybody who says this album didn't offer something different than their others. Fun fact: This album cover is indeed a bunch of Polaroids, which are now housed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. When the Hall received the Polaroids, they arrived unsorted in a shoe box.

Talking Heads is always kind of hit or miss for me. On an album, I tend to like a chunk of the songs, but the rest usually just don't quite hit and/or are relatively forgettable. This album unfortunately continues that trend and really kind of solidifies for me that I am not much of a Talking Heads fan outside of their big hits. For instance, I'm absolutely obsessed with "Take Me to the River", it's a funky listen. But it's also the album's biggest hit, so no surprise there. I know Talking Heads are a big deal in new wave music, but after four albums and still feeling largely indifferent about them, I hope this is the last Talking Heads album. I'll just stick to a greatest hits album from them and I'll be good. Low 3.

Not their best but they don't really have a bad album

Talking Heads! Was expecting to see them show up on this list sooner rather than later, though this wasn't the album which first came to mind. Love their music, though I'd say I'm much more familiar with their stuff post "Fear or Music". I've heard this album once or twice before, so I know what I'm getting into. Looking forward to a revisit. Thank You for Sending Me an Angel Has a really nice rhythm that seems to chug along nicely in the background. The rhythm guitar really moves the instrumental forward, while the percussion grounds it. David Byrne delivers a classic David Byrne performance, full of chaotic charm and distinct personality. Has a great tempo starting the album of with a bang. Great. 4.5/5 With Our Love The groove hits instantly with a strange and quirky tempo. Great bass playing. Love the instrumental break. Has me bobbing along. The vocals are really interesting, going from eclectic and weird to having harmonious and resonant moments that play well with the musical backdrop. Good. 4/5 The Good Thing Some classic warmth building up within the instrumental. A beautiful combination between melody and groove. Don't love the backing vocals on the chorus. I really like the more laid back, understated approach the vocals take on the verses. Really like how the lyrics are portrayed. The strange thought process that's presented is quite fascinating. Good. 4/5 Warning Sign Great opening bassline. I like that it takes its time to get started, slowly introducing the elements of the song. The vocals sound both confused and confrontational at the same time, there's even a hint of panic there. Love the guitar. Great. 4.5/5 The Girl Wants to be with the Girls The instrumental is once again very smooth and precise, statying very fresh with its ideas and putting in interesting parts where they need to. Love how much the keys get go shine here. The vocals are fine, though don't really add much. Decent. 3.5/5 Found a Job Great groove. Strange premise for a song, the story is however easy to follow. It's very matter of fact about it's ideas. Great dancable instrumental section, really closes out the song with a bang. Decent. 3.5/5 Artists Only A moodier vibe for the intro of this song. Again, lovely bassline, and excellent drumming. Carries the song. The quirky and outright wacky vocals contrasts to the almost mysterious nature of the instrumental. Feels cold and dark, love the tiny effects in the background. Whoever this painter is, the music paints a deranged picture of him. Great. 4.5/5 I'm Not in Love Explosive and intense. Really fun. The vocals build up quite well into the very groovy and dancable instrumental. The narrator struggling with his lack of romantic feelings is an interesting perspective. It never feels callous or cold, just different. The final instrumental break is a masterclass in rhythm and feel, absolutely infectious. Fantastic. 5/5 Stay Hungry Sounds great. The production on this track is really crisp. The constant repetition is kinda stressful. Love the funky guitar and bass on this track, they have great synergy. When the final vocals come in with that ethereal synth all the tension is released, sealing the song off on a beautiful note. Good. 4/5 Take Me to the River Really funky with that combination of bass and keys. Has that slightly awkward trademark Talking Heads attitude which adds a lot of charm to the track. It sounds like they're having a lot of fun injecting their own sound into the source material. Great. 4.5/5 The Bit Country Floaty and nostalgic sounding. Love how our expectations are subverted after the sugary first verse. Instrumentally a bit different from the rest of the album, the country influences are certainly unique for the rest of it. Lyrically it's an interesting view into the mind of David Byrne. His detatchment from the rest of society, yet recognizition of its workings is fascinating to hear put into words. Great. 4.5/5 An album with plenty of great concepts that they blend together uniquely through an unmistakingly imaginative style. Has this infectious awkward charm to it, and a strong artistic vision blooming with weirdness and percision. Love the grooves and rhythms, and the freedom which they play with. The eclectic vocals, and fascinating lyrics add both unpredictability and emotion to each track. Is just lacking that little subtle special something to put it into perfection territory, as I know that they're capable of evolving this sound and adding new influnces and styles to it. While this is great in its own right, their later works expand so much upon their talent adding new dimensions to their music that is hard to overlook. Feels like they limited themselves a bit on this album, though it shows early signs of the greatness that soon would follow. 4.5/5 leaning more towards 4/5. Fave track. I'm Not In Love Least fave track. Found a Job

Love the talking heads

This, their debut, and Remain In Light go back in forth as my favorite. It is slightly more polished than their debut and feels like their classic sound. I can see how some don't like Byrne's vocals but he is one of my all time heros. I love his aloofness/ manic energy he puts off, he always makes such unique observations is his lyrics as well. Tina's bassline in Found a Job is one of my favorites ever. Everyone if firing on full cylinders. The heights on their debut and Remain in Light might be higher but this feels more consistent than either. I love every song on here, the thing that might put it just below a perfect rating is the larger impact this album had on its community. I would argue the debut and Remain in Light both had more influence/were more groundbreaking while this one just continues where they left off on their debut. Still though probably my favorite front to back listening experience of Talking Heads, easily in my top 10 favorite bands. Rating: 4.9

I had never realized that some of these songs belonged to this band.

talking heads have better

Funky, but different for me. Enjoyed jt

Quirky and funky. Enjoyed

More words about Byrnes and Eno. So, the last time I talked about a Talking Heads album, I was going on about how I enjoyed their third album more than the first two because it was with FEAR OF MUSIC they finally gained that all-too-important "disco" element to their sound. The part that made their songs danceable, and, to my ears, just a bit more enjoyable than the earlier, stiffer post-punk nerd funk sound on their other two albums. It should be noted that when I wrote that review, it'd been a few years since I'd heard MORE SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND FOOD, and I hadn't exactly gone back to see if my description of it fit. 'Coz, honestly, listening to this album again knowing why I like the stuff on FEAR OF MUSIC and REMAIN IN LIGHT so much... Y'know, it deserves a bit more credit than I was willing to give it in that other review. The band does sound much looser here than I remember them sounding on their debut, and while I wouldn't say it's danceable as much as FEAR OF MUSIC is — this thing's cover of "Take Me To The River" is no "Living During Wartime", in that regard... Certainly, it hits me a lot better than their debut did. I can tap my foot and bop my head and groove in my seat to it (that's the most I dance, because believe me, I cannot). So, yeah, that's about the size of it. It's a really fun album and deserves credit for being where they started getting dance-y. And seriously, why haven't I gone and listened to STOP MAKING SENSE like I said I would back in that other review? Goodness me, now **that's** an album should be here.

A pretty damn good continuation of the kinds of songs started in 77. Solid 5 Stars.

I’m at a 5. The randomizer giving us this album one day after Brian Eno & David Byrne’s collab “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” is one of the more remarkable things that’s happened. Somehow, I still don’t really have an answer to if Eno influenced Byrne more on that album or vice-versa, but I’m not mad about that – this might be one of the more remarkable production jobs I’ve heard yet from Brian Eno, and he’s worked on a lot of stuff so far on this list. For a second album, I think it’s interesting that this feels so different from Talking Heads ‘77. A lot of that album’s DNA is still very present here, as it should be, but most of David Byrne’s eccentricities feel more purposefully controlled here. His “weirdness” on ‘77 felt sort of abrasive, at least back when we got that album on day 38 of this whole thing. On this album, while it’s all still there, it feels far more endearing. I could chalk that up to listening to many, many weirder albums since then, as well as “Fear of Music”, but I really do think something about the structure of each track has been simplified here, in a way that’s more commercially appealing without sacrificing David Byrne’s vision. It feels like a natural evolution, while still feeling uniquely different. That entire commercial appeal is thanks to Brian Eno, but his contributions compensate for the slight sterilization of David Byrne – the instrumentals on this album more than add the “weird” factor that Byrne’s missing, but that weirdness is channeled into innovation for 1978 that’s too damn electric to ignore. While this might not seem as strange now, I have to imagine the heavier emphasis from the band on guitar riffs, basslines, drums breaks, all textured by some ambient Eno strings & synth work made for an especially unique blend back then, punctuated by David Byrne’s more controlled vocals gliding on these tracks. I really feel like I can hear a lot of 80s new wave / synthpop tricks here, and while it would be more refined in the decade to come, this is a pretty good swing. Seriously, I’m just impressed by how well Brian Eno embedded himself into David Byrne & the band’s sensibilities like this; maybe I just haven’t given him enough credit as a more malleable producer, given how much I associate him with ambient music, but this sounds fantastic for the time, especially from “Artists Only” onward. That is a great 5-track stretch, though I might’ve flipped around the last two tracks. I really liked this, what can I say? I’m glad the first 3 albums by Talking Heads are on the list, because it does feel like a proper rise in quality from album to album. This isn’t as good as “Fear of Music” to me, but it’s right behind it, and equally as enjoyable. It’s a rather good 5.

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?

I love the talking heads

2/5 eh not much interesting. Good rythum guitar

Talking Heads has a pretty unique sound. I'm not much of an audiophile or music nerd, but I can pretty confidently recognize a David Byrne piece, even without him singing. I liked listening to this. It was always interesting. I didn't connect with it, however. It's not something I'm going to buy, but it is good. I don't know how to review something like this, as it's probably the most fun I've had with an album while having very little desire to listen again.

Understated masterpiece of scratchy funky indie. Bursting with ideas. You never know where it’s going to go next. Almost fifty years old and still packs a serious wallop.

Not a bad ride, and now I know where big mouth Billy bass got his favorite song.

could i write poetry to this? y

Better than "77" (which we just reviewed a couple of days ago), but still not as good as "Remain in Light" or "Speaking in Tongues." I'll return the half-star that "77" was docked for David Byrne's overuse of "Ay ya ya ya ya YAAHH".

I liked Water Man but the rest was not my jam

Pretty good, some bangers, some songs I hadn't heard before.

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

I love it. The instrumental is amazing. The signer is not my favorite but it still works for what it is. Looking forward to analyse the album.

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

tbh could not get through the album it just wasn't my cup of tea, so i opted for listening to the most streamed songs and dipped, "the big country" was alright but even that i couldn't get through fully

Feels like it was made by aliens who skimmed a “How To Be Human” manual and got really into rhythm, which is fun, because that's what I play (rhythm guitar). It’s quirky as hell and somehow still tight as fuck. It walks the line between awkward and brilliant. The guitar lines are all elbows and knees but land gracefully somehow. It's cool in a totally uncool way, somehow. Spins: 3 Playlist Additions: - Thank You for Sending Me an Angel - Found a Job - Take Me To The River - The Big Country

Classic.

Enjoyable but the songs rarely build to anything meaningful and mostly just meander.

To quote my dad when he found out my ex was a fan, "Talking Heads are a band of taste"

I remain a hits andy for Talking Heads.

Talking Heads' 1978 sophomore album, More Songs About Buildings and Food, stands as my favorite and, in my opinion, their finest work, perfectly bridging their avant-garde art-punk origins with burgeoning new wave structures. Produced by Brian Eno, the album's brilliance is rooted in the clever irreverence that saturates every track, from the jerky, paranoid energy of "Take Me to the River" to the quirky, observational anxiety of "The Big Country," making for a record that is simultaneously cerebral, danceable, and perpetually brimming with a charming, off-kilter wit.

New wave done really, really well. Very catchy! Somewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars I think.

I'm sure this would become a 4 with further listens but it sounded quite ploddy at times. Loved Take me to the river but was already familiar with that.

For me this is the Talking Heads going through the gears. And arriving at the peak of their powers around the Remain in Light years. That said I did really enjoy revisiting this album and favourites include, warning sign.

Так ми ин де ривер прикольно неплохо

This is when Talking Heads started to get more consistent and really find themselves. It's a wonderful (but imperfect) sophomore album, and contains some of their best songs, especially "Take Me to the River."

Ah here we go. Such an evolution from the first album. All of the songs are good. Eno helps. That rhythm section. The groove that sneaks up on you in Found A Job and I'm Not In Love. Take Me To The River.

Good

We're talking Talking Heads. Funkar till vardags.

9/10

weird. interesting. ambivalent. Fav songs: The Good Thing Im Not In Love

I really enjoyed 'Thanking you for sending me an angel'. The others were all nice. But they all seemed very similar.

This is certainly where they found the sound we still remember them for. But better albums were to follow.

I'm going to give this 4 only because it's Talking Heads, and I love their style. It's not nearly their best work, though.

2.75/5 enjoyable but forgettable

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". :

Liked it! Need to listen more.

It's not my favorite Talking Heads album but it's still pretty enjoyable and in their signature style. I probably wouldn't listen to it very often because I have heard their work so much. Not complaining though because it's still a great album.

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

A una certa mi ha stufato ma colpa mia

Questo è dentro ma Speaking in Tongues è lasciato fuori? Chi è il minchione che ha stilato tutto quanto?

What does one even say about the Talking Heads? They’re such a unique musical entity, often imitated, but David Byrne is simply uncopyable. There’s a certain magic on the first few Talking Heads records, and this one almost perfectly encapsulates that magic. It’s a little more up-tempo and poppy than their first record, but it’s still very much a weird and fun new-wave masterpiece. There’s not much more to say here, it’s an excellent album with unreasonably high levels of replayability. 5*

What is there to say about the Talking Heads? I feel like a lot of the time they kinda get reduced to goofy guy with big suit, psycho killer, this is not my beautiful wife wacky band which is a shame. But im going to focus on this album specifically. ‘More Songs’ is their first collaboration with Brian Eno and shows the first steps away from the CBGB sorta post punk live recording feel on their debut ‘77’ towards their next two studio albums, ‘Fear of Music’ and ‘Remain in Light’ which are lightyears away stylistically. ‘More Songs’ represents the band at a true inflection point in the evolution of their sound and for nerdy superfans of the band i imagine that must be pretty exciting or something, idk. Something i love about this album is that it’s very dense. There’s little to no time wasted and of the eleven tracks, no fewer than seven are absolute bangers. Some i feel the need to mention specifically: “Thank You For Sending Me An Angel”, the shortest track on the album, is a fantastic example of what opening tracks should be; “Warning Sign” and especially the first minute of straight grooves; everything about their cover of “Take Me To The River”; and “The Big Country”, which i think is lyrically a fascinating song that my perspective on has changed a lot as i have gotten older but i have always always enjoyed just as much. This is actually one of my two least favorite Talking Heads albums, along with ‘True Stories’. If today were the first time I’d heard it, i would probably give it 4 ⭐️, but considering all the replay value I’ve gotten out of it through the years and will surely continue to get, i don’t think anything less than 5 ⭐️ is fair.

Thank you for sending me an angel is so good. Great album

Fantastic listen.

This genre is not for me. 2 stars

Very 80s Some great tracks but ultimately blends together Take me to the river is great but a cover

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.

Solid

I'm sure Talking Heads having so many entries on this list is going to elicit some eyerolls, but fortunately I love them, so you'll get no complaints from me. This is probably the weakest of their three Brian Eno-produced albums, but that still didn't stop me from listening to it multiple times; and I see no reason to rate this any less than the other two albums considering a Talking Heads low is still way better than an alleged high for many of these other artists.

Another fine album from Talking Heads. Some great stuff, and some that is just ok. Seriously though, I’m not 100 albums in yet. I don’t need three Talking Heads albums so concentrated. I think this list would benefit from diversifying the artists a bit more.

Very good album despite not having any of the well know hits

Realistically, I should enjoy Talking Heads way more than I do. They’ve got the talk-singing similar to Devo and the B-52s and jangly guitars like The Smiths and R.E.M., but the Heads go a bit too far. They’ve are a bit too jangly, and a bit too theatric for my typical taste in New Wave bands. I just can’t seem to get Byrne’s voice to sync with my vibes and the jangles are just too jingly. 3.3/5

Weird album. Sembra di ascoltare lo sfogo di energia nervosa di un tourettico. Ho adorato. Cambi di ritmo e di stile più repentini di una violazione dei diritti umani di Israele alla fine di una tregua.

Bello ma non mi sta lanciando. Parti strumentali più belle di quelle vocali. Come si direbbe su altri lidi: scaffale

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

Gear: Moondrop Variations Artwork: 🎲👔👖 Production (2005 Remaster): 🫢🙂👌 Music: 🏢🍴🔥 Rating: 🥞🥞🥞/5

Love this album and own it!!

she gave top on the phone call it talking head They have better. IDK this isn't great

No

One of the best

Enjoyable distinctly sounding groove from talking heads

It was something

Didn’t listen

not my favourite talking heads album, but still pretty good. i’d say strong 3/light 4 because it drags on a bit in the middle imo

It’s interesting to think that bands today do not have the luxury of developing over time. If there isn’t an instant hit, they do not get support and are dropped. I’m glad TH were allowed to develop and make some fantastic music.

I like Talking Heads but was a bit underwhelmed by this one.

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.

Some good tunes. Not my favorite talking heads record but no complaints.

This record is great. I love talking heads, and I think this one is a bit slept on in their catalog. Super funky, weird and always very very cool. Maybe their best guitar record, bass lines from tina great and creative as usual. Good one

Parece mais empolgante do que realmente é!

good

Take me to the river

Good. Not on a par with fear of music but take me to the river is a standout track. Feels like a transition to the more experimental albums which were to come.

They're so jilly jolly!!

Greaaaat album, I didn't quite catch when the songs changed hahah but a very good experience

Some worthwhile highlights on this record, as you'd expect with Talking Heads. 'Take Me To The River' is a fantastic cover, and is a great example of Byrne's dynamic and versatile vocals. There is quite a lot of flak on this album though, which makes the overall experience bloated and muddled. Best Tracks: - Take Me To The River - Thank You For Sending Me An Angel - Found A Job Worst Tracks: - With Our Love - The Girl Wants To Be With The Girls Rating: 6/10

Good album, not their best 4/5

3/5

Ok

Didn’t like his voice and didn’t really have any standouts

This is probably my favourite Talking Heads record I’ve listened to, I’m still not overly impressed though. While it’s definitely groovy, it’s just lacking in diversity imo. The Talking Heads always have the same sort of rhythm and it just keeps going, at least that’s what it feels like, not completely fair. But after all, this is enjoyable music.

This album makes me want to do some sassy dance moves 4/5

Like. Not too attention-grabbing, for me.

Uug. 2.5/5

Love love love love

An old favorite.

Best album so far, innovative and unique. Superb album

Not the best Talking Heads album by a long shot. But still awesome.

Love

Never stops amazing me how talented this group of musicians is. Tina and Chris bring some soul to the album with their funky rhythms. Jangly and fresh guitar and vocals from Byrne and Harrison sync to the rhythm in a weird landscape of fun.

Innovative for the time, I suppose. Not my bag but they definitely helped move music in the right direction. Plenty of ska influence here if you were to ask me.

Good album but nothing reached out and grabbed me as an amazing song. I listened while I was driving and it kept becoming background music until Take Me To the River came on. Basslines were unique and guitar rhythms were interesting. Sorta meh on this one. 2.5

Solid

I really liked The Big Country. Such a funny song. I should probably relisten to the whole thing, but it felt very repetitive in terms of their sound. It’s iconic, but I feel like my favorite albums have more dynamic landscapes.

All kind of sounded the same to me

Move a muscle move a muscle move a muscle

Good stuff! 3.5/5

Very unorthodox and weird, I felt like I was listening to bad music but I actually loved it. Maybe a little repetitive beat at times. Props for being super unique, fun, interesting, upbeat, and consistent but not stagnant

Early Talking Heads. Only "Take Me To the River" punched into the zeitgeist. Like I've noticed about some of the albums on this list, many of these artists are here because they "are themselves". They are mining the same ore as other pop-rockers but they've opened up their own vein in their own tunnel. "Good Thing" is the coolest non-hit on this record. Weird gang vocals that appear out of nowhere, jagged guitars, a bass part that ascends to its highest possible notes, Byrne's herky-jerky vocals, sometimes melodic, sometimes abrasive. "Stay Hungry" is the runner-up. I like how they take the analog delay of dub and throw it on the snare drum on "Warning Sign" for a song that is nothing like dub. With some washes of reversed-sounding effects as well, this is avante-pop, which in 1978 much have been something else. I hear Brian Eno was involved, so... Sometimes the approach doesn't work for me; "Girls" is just awkward filler. The only thing I like about "Found A Job" is the robot funk outro. And so on. It's not a perfect album, it's a little blurry at times, but when it comes into focus it's great!

4.0

This was solid. Interesting and innovative sound.

Heard it before. Never thought of it as an essential Talking Heads album so it's a bit strange to see it on the list. But anyway, still quite a good album 3/5

It’s good. A little dated, but still good.

Not one of my fave Talking Heads albums. I always thought Eno’s production goes a little too spacey on a couple of the tracks that should have a dryer sound given their tight funky punky arrangements. That being said, they’re probably my favorite band and this is still brilliant as hell.

Where has this been all my life

None of the songs mentioned buildings, or food.

Much more fun and loose than some of their other stuff. You can almost dance to some of it instead of just trying to be cool.

I like a good portion of Talking Heads songs and I like their whole vibe, but I don't think I like their music quite enough for a 5.

9/10

A1 Thank You for Sending Me an Angel - decent 8 A2 With Our Love - strong 8 / lite 9 A3 The Good Thing - light 8 A4 Warning Sign - strong 7 A5 The Girls Want to Be With the Girls - decent 7 A6 Found a Job - 10 B1 Artists Only - strong 8 B2 I'm Not in Love - decent 9 B3 Stay Hungry - light 9 B4 Take Me to the River - decent 8 B5 The Big Country - strong 8 Favourite 3 Tracks - 1. Found a Job 2. I'm Not in Love 3. Stay Hungry - NOTE RATINGS ARE FROM A FIRST LISTEN - SCORE - 8.2/10

I know they were groundbreaking. And I liked this more than the other Talking Heads albums on this list. But still just a 3 for me.

Enjoyable listening and certainly eclectic.

great stuff

Interesting but not my jam

Talking Heads son una banda esencial en la música, por muchos motivos: actitud, calidad, innovación, directo, estética... al margen de ser de las muy pocas que cuando se separaron nunca más publicaron juntos o hicieron giras de reunión etc etc. Este es un disco fabuloso, como toda su discografía, aunque carece del impacto del debut y de la magia de sus dos siguientes obras. Sin embargo está muy por encima de la mayoría de discos publicados en esa época. La triada inicial arranca a galope invitando al baile desenfrenado marca de la casa Byrne. Warning sing, con un bajo absolutamente exquisito de Tina, es otra de las joyas que esconde. Found a job es otra. En Artist Only se ve la enorme similitud con The B-52´s, otra banda fundamental.

This is premium ass-shaking music 7.5/10 Fave track: With our love

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

One of the heavier Taking Heads albums I've heard. Groovin' in my seat for sure with Artists Only. Great record.

Very solid

Really good and funky

I enjoyed it, never consciously having heard it before.

Yes. Like this one. I’m not in Love is currently my favorite track but I also liked Found a Job.

More Songs About Buildings and Food is the sound of a band sharpening their weirdness into something unexpectedly funky. It takes the jittery, anxious energy of their debut and injects it with more groove, more confidence, and—thanks to Brian Eno’s production—more sonic texture. David Byrne still sounds like a man having a nervous breakdown at a house party, but now he’s backed by a band that feels tighter, punchier, and more locked into rhythm. Tracks like Thank You for Sending Me an Angel and Artists Only are frantic, quirky post-punk gems, while The Good Thing and Stay Hungry show off a new level of polish and precision. And then, of course, there’s Take Me to the River, the band's unexpectedly soulful Al Green cover that somehow became their first hit. The brilliance of this album is in how it walks the line between art-rock oddness and something genuinely danceable. Tina Weymouth’s bass is groovier, the guitars are sharper, and the whole album has a kinetic, driving energy that keeps it from feeling as skeletal as their debut. That said, it still has that Talking Heads awkwardness—some songs feel more like rhythm experiments than fully fleshed-out tracks, and Byrne’s lyrics remain cryptic to the point of absurdity. But that’s part of the charm. While it doesn’t quite reach the legendary heights of what was to come, More Songs About Buildings and Food is a massive step forward—an album that proves Talking Heads weren’t just a quirky CBGB’s band, but something far more ambitious. It’s weird, groovy, and endlessly interesting, the first real sign that they were evolving into one of the most important bands of their era.

I only listned to Remain in Light before, which was kind of hard to me because i could never wrap my head around their music. however, this album made it a bit easier and it is a very fun album ngl, iliked a few songs, a bit goofy, id listen to it during different occasions :)). it was fun and i had a good time, its well made and consistent

Y’know when I was first listening to Talking Heads ‘77 I kept thinking to myself “I wish these guys made more songs. And I wish those songs were about buildings and food”. I guess they had the same idea. Just a fantastic album. Not sure if I like this or Fear Of Music more.

Favorite track: Take me to the river other picks: Thank you for sending me an angel, artists only

This may be the first time I’ve listened to this album in a complete sitting, and damn I’ve missed out. Really enjoyed the tracks I’d obviously heard over the years, but there’s so much more. Another great pick for the list.

One of the first albums I ever bought. Most bands suffer a sophomore slump, because a band's first album has material they've been crafting for years before recording, but they typically have very little time to come up with more material for the second album. Not so here. More quirky songs (indeed about buildings and food) with more elaborate production than Talking Heads 77 had. I'm a big fan of "The Big Country" (telling of David Byrne's fascination with American culture, which continues through his entire career), "Warning Sign" which foreshadows "Fear of Music" and "Found A Job." My only dislike is their cover of Al Green's "Take Me To The River," and only because radio stations played it to death. It's Talking Heads' "Stairway to Heaven."

I don’t know this TH album - a shame that luckily I can rectify. Delightfully quirky.

The album is totally "meh". I have a hard time taking Talking Heads seriously.

A number of songs I really enjoy here, with some also rans who don't quite rise to that level.

It's been a bummer to realize I'm not really a Talking Heads fan. Love their singles, which I think lead me to expect more of them - quirky, trend-transcending awesomeness (Psycho Killer, Burning Down the House, Girlfriend is Better, Once in a Lifetime). Instead, the full albums just leave me totally underwhelmed. Maybe my expectations were too high.

This is a new wave 70’s album that starts off with an absolute banger. The first song, Thank You for Sending Me an Angel is an absolute tune, what a way to begin the album. It’s an incredibly danceable album, in keeping with that iconic Talking Heads sound. It’s energetic, vibrant and unique. The drumming felt more complex than any other Talking Heads song I’ve heard. The album sounds pristine and polished, Brian Eno did a great job at helping the band create a cohesive and clear sound that runs throughout the album. I particularly love David Byrne’s voice, it’s like nothing I’ve heard before. The flow between the songs felt clean. That being said, this is my first Talking Heads album and I’m hesitant at the moment to give it any more than a three when I know later albums have This Must Be The Place and Once in a Lifetime, which I’m excited to get to. It feels like I’d be jumping the gun a little too quickly. This could change and I could end up going back to this album and giving it a four star, which I originally wanted to give it but as I currently have no other Talking Heads album to compare it to, I’ll keep it at a three for now. UPDATE: Decided to give it four after a further listen.

Fun, bouncy, but also kinda repetitive and boring. Other than a couple standouts it didn’t do as much for me as remain in light.

This is the second Talking Heads album I've has so far, thats 2 too many. His singing is so weird, herky jerky is the best way I can describe it. Apparently Talking heads were inspired by Fela Kuti.... I dont see it.

This wasn't too bad. I liked their vibe and their sound.

great album, probably my least listened to of the main talking heads albums. Highlights include: “Thank You for Sending Me and Angel” “With Our Love” “Warning Sign” “Found a Job” “Artists Only” “The Big Country”

Okay, good background music not my style though.

I've listened to other Talking Heads albums, and I'd say there are better ones.

Rock, Pop, 1978 -> 3

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.

Good, just what I was expecting.

Some good songs, some not so good songs. I enjoyed it but not as much as van halen

Average album, peaked at the 1st song which is always disappointing Individual scores 1: 4/5 2: 3/5 3: 3/5 4: 2/5 5: 3.5/5 6: 3/5 7: 2.5/5 8: 3.5/5 9: 3/5 10: 3/5 11: 3/5

Great to listen to an early album from one of my favourite bands. I think "Take Me to the River" has gotten faster in subsequent performances.

Musically o.k. but on most of the songs the vocals are annoying. "Take Me To The River" secures them the very weak three stars for me. 2,5

Интересна енергија има албумов, не е најдоброто од Talking Heads, но би рекол дека е солидно. Трае околу 40тина минути, се слуша одеднаш, без многу замарање и анализа. После серија лоши албуми овој баш ми легна убаво. Нема нешто специфично што да се пише повеќе (бар по мене), така што ова ќе биде микро рецензија.

Kind of weird. Definitely 70s

Not my favorite from them

8/10

Meh

Kind of entertaining after several listens. Nothing outstanding though. One of these albums that are fine but with no real soul

My favourite Talking Heads song about building and food (Nothing but flowers) is 10 years after this song but I love them all the same! ❤️

норм.

flows together well, but nothing immediately grabbing

If neurotypical people ask me what Autism feels like, I would tell them to listen to Talking Heads. As a person on The Spectrum, David Bryne’s lyrics about trying to find his place in society sometimes hits a little too close to home. Great album from start to finish.

Not my favourite TH album

First heard this 6 years ago and it’s still not one of my favorite talking heads albums, but I’m always up for listening to it

Yes

This was superb. Will be listening again.

Gay

I’m Not in Love introduces the African rhythms to their sound and they never look back. Very, very underrated track.

Good listen. Know a handful of songs from this band. After listening to this album I know where all the indie bands from the last couple decades have been cribbing from. Lots of good sounds and grooves

Personal favorite - “With our love” and “The Good Thing”. Album to vibe to. The first part of the album was very enjoyable and fun to listen to - gives a lot of energy and retro futuristic vibes. The last half is a bit more dull but, still not hating it. Amazing find

Seems ahead of its time for the late 1970s.

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.

Interesting album, it doesn't contain any of the many hits the band have produced, but it's still a strong outing. The album is filled with fast guitar riffs, interesting bass lines and non-linear lyrics, typical of the New wave style. It's dynamic and fun to listen to, with plenty of substance. Was between a 3 and a 4, I know the band has even better albums, so I'm giving this a 3.

Nous voilà de retour aux affaires. La pile de vinyles à écouter ne diminue pas, et c'est tant mieux, sinon je serais probablement en train de développer une passion malsaine pour le jardinage ou la politique municipale. Cette semaine, le grand livre des "1001 Albums" m'a ordonné de me pencher sur le cas des Talking Heads et de leur deuxième album au titre aussi excitant qu'une notice de montage IKEA : "More Songs About Buildings and Food". Plus de chansons sur des immeubles et de la bouffe. Putain, les mecs, vendez-nous du rêve. On sent tout de suite qu'on n'est pas chez les Ramones à brailler "Gabba Gabba Hey". Non, là, on est chez les intellos, les diplômés de l'école d'art, ceux qui lisent des bouquins avec des mots de plus de trois syllabes. Je dois être honnête. En 1978, j'avais huit ans. Ma préoccupation principale, c'était de savoir si Goldorak allait réussir à défoncer le dernier Golgoth, pas de m'interroger sur l'aliénation urbaine à New York. J'ai découvert les Talking Heads bien plus tard, à l'adolescence, et même là, ça a toujours été pour moi le groupe des "premiers de la classe". Les mecs qui aimaient le punk, mais avec une chemise bien repassée. Le genre de groupe qui te permettait de dire que t'écoutais un truc "alternatif" sans risquer de te faire péter la gueule par les vrais punks. Et cet album, c'est l'incarnation parfaite de cette dualité. Il faut reconnaître un truc : ça tourne, et ça tourne même salement bien. Le mélange est là, indéniablement. On a l'énergie nerveuse et saccadée du punk, ce côté "cocotte-minute sur le point d'exploser" qui était la marque de fabrique de la scène new-yorkaise de l'époque. La section rythmique, avec Tina Weymouth à la basse et Chris Frantz à la batterie, est un putain de métronome sous amphétamines, capable de te pondre un groove funk d'une précision chirurgicale. C'est carré, c'est tendu, c'est dansant, mais d'une manière un peu spastique, comme si tu essayais de te déhancher sur un vibromasseur géant. Le son, produit par le sorcier Brian Eno, est d'une clarté redoutable. Chaque instrument est à sa place, ciselé, découpé au scalpel. C'est propre, c'est intelligent, c'est... cérébral. Et c'est précisément là que le bât blesse. C'est là que mon 3 sur 5 prend tout son sens. Cet album est brillant, mais il est froid. Il manque de couilles, de sueur, de cette rage viscérale qui faisait la sève du punk que j'aimais. David Byrne, avec sa voix étranglée et ses tics de grand angoissé, est fascinant. C'est une performance, un personnage. Mais est-ce que j'y crois ? Est-ce que je sens le type qui a vraiment envie de tout cramer ? Pas une seconde. Je sens le type qui a lu des livres sur la sociologie et qui nous en fait une dissertation musicale. C'est très malin, mais ça ne me prend pas aux tripes. Quand j'étais disquaire, c'était le disque parfait pour le client qui voulait du "post-punk" sans se salir les mains. Le genre de type qui trouvait The Clash trop prolo et les Sex Pistols trop vulgaires. Les Talking Heads, c'était la caution intellectuelle. L'album que tu écoutes en hochant la tête d'un air entendu, en décelant les "influences" et les "concepts". Mais merde, la musique, c'est pas une équation à résoudre ! C'est censé te faire vibrer, te donner envie de baiser, de te battre ou de pleurer. "More Songs About Buildings and Food" me donne surtout envie de ranger ma bibliothèque par ordre alphabétique. Le meilleur exemple de cette schizophrénie, c'est leur reprise de "Take Me to the River" d'Al Green. La version originale est un monument de soul, un appel à la rédemption charnelle et spirituelle, un truc qui te donne des frissons et une érection en même temps. La version des Talking Heads est déconstruite, glaciale, paranoïaque. C'est une analyse clinique du morceau, pas une interprétation. C'est une autopsie. C'est fascinant de voir comment ils ont démonté le moteur, mais à la fin, il n'y a plus de chaleur, plus d'âme. Juste la mécanique, brillante, mais désincarnée. Alors voilà. Dans le grand projet des "1001 Albums", celui-ci a sa place, c'est une évidence. C'est un jalon, un disque qui a ouvert des portes et influencé une chiée de groupes. Il a prouvé qu'on pouvait être punk et intelligent, funk et blanc-bec. Mais pour le type de 55 ans qui a usé ses Doc Martens sur des rythmes plus frontaux et des émotions plus brutes, ça reste un objet d'admiration distante. Un disque que je respecte plus que je ne l'aime. Un album que mon cerveau valide, mais que mon coeur laisse poliment sur le bas-côté. C'est une musique qui parle d'immeubles et de bouffe. Et au final, ça a un peu le goût du béton et la chaleur d'un plat réchauffé au micro-ondes. Énergique, certes. Mais sans le feu sacré.

This is an alright album for just having it playing in the background but definitely not too great for proper listening. Nothing really happened in the songs, it was a bit meh, but given that it came out in 1978, it was probably cool back then.

Favourite songs: Take Me to the River, The Good Thing, With Our Love, Artists Only, Stay Hungry, Thank You for Sending Me an Angel Least favourite songs: Warning Sign 3/5