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Pretty good. Solid talking heads.
Better then I expected.
Spannender Soundteppich, unverkennbar talking heads. 3.5 stars
Bra.
On first listen this was a bit hit and miss. At times chaotic, at times overly repetitive. With the exception of Once in a Lifetime, I wasn't overly impressed tbh. So I slept on it and came back with a fresh mind. I really like the elements in the songs individually, but they don't really gel properly a lot of the time. I get what they were trying to do and can see how this would have influenced a lot of future artists. After a few listens through, I would call this ok, but not great.
Not a record i’d listen to a ton but lots of cool basslines and cool grooves.
3.5
Nothing impressive
I love Talking Heads, but this might be one of the albums I listen to the least. I know it's the most acclaimed, the most inventive, etc. but it doesn't hit me the way Fear of Music does. Still, its Talking Heads, so I'd rather listen to this than most other music.
Originalt og helt sin egen greie, dessverre bare ikke min greie. Mye mer spennende enn det forrige vi hørte på. Respekterer mye, men digger ikke.
Pop sounds with punk energy. Once in a Lifetime is a banger. The rest is stylistically similar but not as catchy. Rating: 2.5/5 Playlist track: Once in a Lifetime Date listened: 10/12/23
eclectic
The Talking Heads are great. At least a four star band. But I'm not sure any of their albums, individually, are four stars. I'd put this at 7 out of 10, and I'm rounding down (and converting to a 5 point scale).
This is a funky album that I really enjoy. Once in a Lifetime is a classic song. There is so much 80s about this album and I love it which is surprising considering it was a 1980 release instead of later in the decade. That being said it's a rather inconsistent listening experience. Really good and a great way to take in 80s music if you are looking for that but overall I'd give this a 3 out of 5.
Once in a lifetime is great, but the album is otherwise not that memorable.
Once In A Lifetime //
Creative, but not really my thing
Didn't enjoy this as much as Fear Of Music - I guess they were going further in their experimentation and it didn't land we strongly with me. Definitely would have been better without the outtakes at the end.
Once in a Lifetime - classic. Album gets boring fast though
This album is confusing Once in a lifetime is a banger though
Okay album. Not my style of music.
I recognized Once in a Lifetime. I didn’t know any of the other songs. I didn’t feel hooked by any of those other songs, but I’m curving the album up because other folks in the group are really into the talking heads so I’d want to give them another try.
Forgive me, Tyler.
I appreciate the Talking Heads, I just don't always enjoy listening to them.
Good bongos. Some darker tracks
It felt off rhythm sometimes with talking with music in the background vs. singing and sometimes I actually like it because it felt different but sometimes I just some regular on rhythm singing.
Repetitive but funky sounds, definitely “interesting” as it doesn’t follow the normal music theory but not for me otherwise
Good music, bad vocals.
Unique, but never my favorite.
👍🤷
I liked it. Loved the bass. Might listen to it in the background again.
Wacky album very Brian Edo, knew one song and thats the one I put into playlists.
There is too much good music. Not everything can be a 4.
It's alright. I'd hear it again.
I really wasn’t expecting to like it for its year of debut lol. It was very good although a bit weird
Classic Talking Heads.
I preferred the first half of the album but enjoyed it more than I was expecting.
Mostly just okay Once In a Lifetime is great
Once in a Lifetime is a great song. The rest of it was good, but not great.
Super weird but great jams
"Life During Wartime" is an great song and massive hit. And featured an iconic MTV video. But outside of that song, it's not my favorite. Not my favorite Talking Heads Album, not my favorite album from 1980. One of the things I liked about Talking Heads' first two albums was the focus on concise songs with pretty simple instrumentation. That's gone here on the 2nd of the their Brian Eno produced albums. In their 1st 3 albums, the average song length is under 3:40, here it has ballooned to just over 5:00. Lots of synths and polyrythms, and looping grooves. Which is OK, I suppose, but really drags when songs are stretched out forever. They get points for evolving. I'll give 5 for the hit, 3 for the rest... call it 3/5, 'cause I can't do 3.5
Not really into new wave
The first five tracks on this album are tremendous, and the last three tracks…well, those first five are really, really good.
K, that was not the Talking Heads I was expecting. 😂 Big Weirdos. But I love them. Not my favourite TH album, but glad I gave it a play through. 👍
I don't think I'd ever listened to this, surprisingly. Only one song I knew but it was good.
kinda dissapointing consider how hyped this album is on sites like RYM, decent album with 2 catchy songs but nothing more than 3 stars
This is definitely a talking heads algorithm. Each song is completely forgettable (except maybe once in a lifetime), but the vibe is so unmistakable talking heads that I can't help but be impressed by their ability to craft such a unique sound. 3 stars. The last two songs almost ruined the album for me. I'm going to ignore them and stick with 3 stars.
Un Viaje Sonoro Desafiante Si bien "Remain in Light" de Talking Heads ofrece una experiencia musical única y experimental, no es para todos los gustos. Este álbum es un viaje sonoro que te transporta desde tu lugar de escucha hasta los vibrantes paisajes africanos. El disco está lleno de ritmos africanos, guitarras funk y una velocidad vertiginosa que mantiene la energía en todo momento. Las capas de ritmos y sonidos crean una experiencia auditiva envolvente que te hace sentir como si estuvieras en medio de una calle africana. El bajo, con su groove infeccioso, es uno de los aspectos destacados del álbum. Sin embargo, a pesar de toda su frescura y vitalidad, "Remain in Light" a veces cae en la repetición y la monotonía, lo que podría desconectar a algunos oyentes. A pesar de su repetitividad, canciones como "Once in a Lifetime" se destacan con su coro pegajoso. Los solos de guitarra que emulan el sonido de un saxofón aportan un toque inusual a la mezcla. En general, "Remain in Light" es un disco desafiante que puede no ser del agrado de todos. Su enfoque experimental lo hace interesante pero no necesariamente accesible. Si estás buscando una experiencia musical inusual y estás dispuesto a explorar nuevos territorios sonoros, este álbum podría ser una elección interesante. Sin embargo, si prefieres un sonido más convencional, es posible que te encuentres deseando más variedad. En mi opinión, este álbum merece una calificación de 3 de 5.
born under punches 6.2 crosseyed and painless 7 the great curve 7.1 once in a lifetime 8 house in motion 7 seen and not seen 5 listening wind 6.6 the overload 6.5 I don't think it holds up extremely well but mostly inoffensive. 3.5 stars.
Good stuff, a tad on the long side but still a good listen
Another classically Talking Heads album. Full of their patented rock sound with the insertion of weird lyrics and noises. “Once in a Lifetime” sits on the back half, which will always be a great listen. Nothing else pulls me back here. 3/5.
Decent, I enjoyed it
It has the vibes of songs from that era. Honestly, it didn't stand out for me and I wasn't really moved by it but still pretty decent i guess. won't listen to it again though sadly
I enjoyed the album, and I'm glad I listened to it, but it's not really my cup of tea. I'm glad that this site made me listen to it.
I fell in love with Once in a Lifetime years ago and instantly explored the rest of the album to find myself disappointed. Then about 3 months ago More Songs... came up on this list and I found myself completely hooked. Going back to listening to this album again, I just can't get on board with it. The first half is alright, it leans too heavily into the African theme but has some good hooks. The latter half, specifically the last two songs, are just pretty weak. Disappointing given how good buildings and food was.
Kolmekauttaviis
Once in a Lifetime is good. The rest had good music but I'm not a big fan of the talking singing style.
Talking Heads first album only hints at what they would become.
Weird, wacky, crisp, and completely unique.
Une sorte de funk pas mal mais avec des éléments électroniques nul Écoutable mais pas incroyable Once in a lifetime est sympa Mais sinon belle découverte de Talking Heads j'aime bien leurs autres sons
This album is strange, but I like it.
Besides Once in a Lifetime, I wasn’t much moved by the rest of it.
2nd song was good, definitely the talking heads would not seek out.
the one good song on there i will always remember is that one one in a life time
j'aime pas la funk,mais au moins ça dure pas 1h once in a lifetime ok listening wind ok the overloard ok,style pink floyd
3.2
surprisingly not bad
Whilst I would always turn up the volume when ‘Once in a Lifetime’ came on the radio, I’d never explored their albums. So this was a nice surprise to have a reason to give this a listen. Love the energy of the first side (fired up my Monday morning nicely), and then the change of pace and mood that followed in the 2nd side. Lots of grooves, loops and different influences. Rated as a high 3 star, but will definitely listen again and maybe explore some of their other work.
Interesting album, which I have been aware of ever since I was 9 years old. I remember the lyrics and vocal style on Once In a Lifetime used to scare me as a kid 😂 never really listened to much by them over the years, however, it must have been one of the earliest western albums inspired by Afrobeats, I'll definitely have a few more listens, but really loved The Overload especially. A high 3
This one is 3, maybe heading to 4 upon repeated listenings. This album is very funky, although it's missing a key component of funk–some looseness of wrist. This shit is tight, often over-caffeinated (over-coked?) highly BPMed, and right on the fucking beat. That said, it is a very quirky, unique-sounding work, with repetitive, droney (mostly in the funk way) soundscapes, and David Byrne's alien observing human lyrics and delivery. I could talk myself into four stars for this one, but I don't know if I'll be saving this for repeated listenings, which is generally my bar for four.
Pretty unique world beat type sound.
I know Once in a Lifetime. It is quite listenable, a 'jangly' sound. I think I prefer their 1977 album overall.
Surprisingly, I didn't hate this, and it actually ended before I wanted it to. Would give this band another listen.
Remain in Light is the fourth album by American rock band Talking Heads. This is considered to be the band's magnum opus and it was more experimental than their previous work. Sonically, the album is influenced primarily by African music but also by polyrhythms, funk, and electronica, and the final product is a mix of new wave, post-punk, afrofunk, and art rock. Remain in Light is certified gold in the US, UK, and Canada, and the album was inducted into the National Recording Registry in the US for being culturally and artistically significant. The album performed well critically because of its new, experimental music that showed the band's evolution. This was an awesome and interesting album. I's a classic for a reason. The punk and rock music mixed with African rhythms is quite the experience. I recommend this Talking Heads album to everyone.
know the Talking Heads, I know 'Once in a Lifetime'. I was excited to listen to this one because my wife went to see David Byrne's show on Broadway on a business trip a few years back. I didn't think this was bad or good. 'Once in a Lifetime' was and is still a good song. The rest of the stuff just kind of blended together for me. I wouldn't need to listen to the full album again. 3/5
Rock-pop. Ni fu ni fa. Una canción me sonaba.
Once in a Lifetime
Once in a lifetime is a good song, the rest was not as good. Worse than I would have thought.
I know the Talking Heads, I know 'Once in a Lifetime'. I was excited to listen to this one because my wife went to see David Byrne's show on Broadway on a business trip a few years back. I didn't think this was bad or good. 'Once in a Lifetime' was and is still a good song. The rest of the stuff just kind of blended together for me. I wouldn't need to listen to the full album again. 3/5
"Once in a Lifetime" is, obviously, iconic. But TBH the album overall just isn't quite my cup of tea.
A different sound and perspective.
Not a bad album, interesting soundscapes for sure
Once in a Lifetime is fun, the rest is only OK.
la sección rítmica es espectacular, el resto es entre monótono y experimental. aparte, david byrne tiene que gustarte.
kinda dissapointing consider how hyped this album is on sites like RYM, decent album with 2 catchy songs but nothing more than 3 stars
I like the Talking Heads but this is not my favorite of theirs...
I nearly turned this off midway through track one, but decided to persevere and glad I did. Unusual but can see why it's in the list.
Didn't really like it, some of it I did.
Everytime I listen to Talking Heads it makes me want to take a big whiff of Jenkum. I've never listened to a Talking Heads album completely through. This one was alright I am guessing that there are probably better ones based off of the songs I know Once in a lifetime is a jam.
j'ai pas frissonné
Already have this album on vinyl so I'm excited to re listen to this album while I clean my room.
Top Tracks: 1. Once in a lifetime 2. Listening Wind 3. The Overload
NERRRRRRRRRDS!
Boring
A new wave, experimental album that takes a lot of influence from African grooves and funk sounds, with an electronic twist helped along with the producing efforts of the prolific Brian Eno. The first half of the album is definitely the stronger side, with insane electronic loops coupled with afro-funk/rock beats that both made you want to get up and dance and feel somewhat familiar, but at the time totally fresh and accessible to the wider population. Best: Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) Worst: The Overload 3.5 Stars
Significant yes but perhaps not consistently good throughout
Pretty weird, but funky in a good way. Once in a lifetime is a banger.
Decent album, but I see why Once In A Lifetime is the only one that stuck around
Pas tant mon genre
I like letting the days go by, but nothing else really sounds like anything to me
Yeah man was groovy on a kind of arthouse level. I certianly asked myself some questions!
I wasn't familiar with this album, apart from Once in a Lifetime - which is now culturally engrained. It's a good album, feels quite experimental, overall I enjoyed it, probably need several more listens to appreciated it more.
Good tight band .. much good listening here
An ok "3" for me
A decent album with a couple of bangers, but nothing that really got me going...
I'm most familiar with Once in Lifetime as this was always played early in MTVs life The rest of the album is pretty good. Some forward looking stuff that I don't think the masses were ready for
Too repetitive
🙊
les tetes qui parlent et parlent mais n’ecoutent jamais
S’alright innit
I was somewhat disappointed by this. I know the singles of course. The rest of my Talking Heads knowledge comes from Stop Making Sense which is the most fantastically energetic live performance. By contrast this felt a bit flat and lethargic. Not bad by any means but I went in expecting to have my socks blown off and they remained firmly on my toes
This all sounds very Talking Heads. There's nothing of the calibre of Psycho Killer or Road to Nowhere, but Once in a Lifetime comes close.
Remain in Light is a perfectly fun album that does start to get samey and a little annoying by the end. I dig the Talking Heads but this is definitely not one of my favorites. 3
Good first half, unnecessary second.
In my mind, Talking Heads hit a wide variety with their songs (or at least with the hits that I knew). They could go Psycho Killer, or they could go This Must Be the Place - both of which were equally good. This record falls somewhere in the middle, and I thought I would like it more than I actually do. Shame!
I like several of Talking Heads songs, but I’m not a fan of any of their albums as a whole. I think this is down to me not liking David Byrne’s voice. Not a bad album but just not one that I’d see myself coming back to. Standout tracks are ‘Once In A Lifetime’ and ‘Listening Wind’.
в целом хороший альбом. затянутые паттерны иногда очень наскучивают, иногда вводят в состояние легкого транса. не могу сказать, что работа вау, но попробовать послушать это точно стоит, что-то в этом есть...
Is the dove still alive? I forgot to write down.y listening notes to the previous album, tonight is the night from Neil Young. I liked it. Neil Young is always nice to listen to, although there are no big hits in this album and i did t know any of the songs. You should not say this is his sixth album? It could have been also his debut, because there are no songs yet that overleed the otgers. The title song is a nice song in the tradition of telling a story. The second song was instrumentally the most toch one. And Albuquerque was the best rocking song on this album. It was along this song that i found a wounded dove along walking in the pets farm. I hope she did survive, i told to the supervisor who tried to save it by calling the protection service for birds. And about this album of talking heads: it s Friday night now and a talking heads album is ideal to start the weekend with 😉. It s got its typical way of steady rythms and almost narrative and sometimes shouting way of singing.
Would probably be more enjoyable if on shrooms. Allegedly.
And you may find some songs thrown together onto an album and you may ask yourself 'How did they get here?'
why paint your face red when you can do it with computer graphics. this record has a lot to answer for
Heard of Talking Heads before, but never listened to any of their songs. Interesting music. Might listen more. 3/5
Weird but not weird enough to be fun. I thought it was overall pretty boring. I was optimistic since I really like the talking heads songs that I already knew.
Talking Heads style ! Born under punches Once in a lifetime Crosseyed and Painless Tout s'écoute, tout est spécial
Weirder than I remember
Interesting listen, but in a good way. I liked the first two thirds of the album where it was fun/funky/upbeat. The last two songs were too moody for me
Their first relatively poor album, and their last relatively good album.
Some great songs! 3.5/5
Interesting music to wash the walls to!
Talking Heads from Rhode Island, USA. They have FOUR albums on the 1001 list. Singles: --------------------------------------- Crosseyed and Painless (#20 US Dance with Once in a Lifetime) Once in a Lifetime (#14 UK, #20 US Dance With Crosseyed and Painless) Houses in Motion (#50 UK) Standouts: Once in a Lifetime, Born Under Punches, Others: Crosseyed and Painless, The Overload All the other songs are really good as well. There is nothing bad on this album. Rating: 3.5/5
Quite repetitive. Vocals are a little too quiet for me. Will have to revisit in the future. Highlight: -
Gillar ju de tidigaste bäst.
Not sure, experimental and cool. Didn't really enjoy it however and found myself skipping songs. 2.5
Second listen. I like new wave and a few Talking Heads songs, but for some reason this album has never really left an impression.
Nicht so meins. Tempo passt
A few of their really great songs, but otherwise not the best
I liked a few songs, but overall just another average-meh album for me.
C'est super bon, j'ai beaucoup aime meme les unfinished dans la version remaster. Je ne reecoutetai pas de sitot car pas trop mon genre. 3.95
Ok big vibe and influential sound! Would listen again.
Not my favorite TH album but pretty good
Nää ee
Svängig första halva, ganska svag andra halva.
3/8, 38%
мне нравится обложка симпатично и ненапряжно но не отложилось
всё ещё непонятные ребята
Listened to on 10/29/22 3/5 Favorite song: once in a lifetime This album was prime background music but the more closely I listened the more chaotic it got
Disco mixed with Dexies. Some good songs but not really my bag
Yeah. It’s alright.
Oozing with originality, but a tad too eccentric for my taste.
Great instrumentals, but no more
Already listened to it. Born Under Punches is a banger, Once In A Lifetime i like also.
Some really good tracks, and some others that are less impressive, but not bad. Brings in a range of styles and approaches.
It was very different which made it an enjoyable listen.
I would listen to this again
Starts strong, but the repetition wore me down by the end of the album. The outtake cuts at the end were especially tedious. One of these bands that I should absolutely love, but I'm on the edge about 'em.
This is the third Talking Heads album on this list. Not sure why their albums keep making the list. There were a couple of songs that were recognizable. Like the other albums, it was alright, no need to listen to again.
Good
some good songs.
All rhythm and percussion-based grooves, not so much melody - Once in a Lifetime excepted, there's nothing on here I would ever play again. Disappointing.
Same as it ever was.
Stand out track, once in a lifetime. mixed view in the rest.
Enjoyed the full choruses, African, and funk elements. Fun album.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Once in a Lifetime is a classic, didn't know any of the others. Not a huge fan of the vocal performance but it's a good listen.
Think I preferred the other Talking Heads album on this list.
Decent
Decent
This is my fourth TH album in the project, and I’m glad I had a chance to hit the prerequisites before arriving at this one. To the uninitiated, this album may seem obtuse, overlong, and hard to vibe with; but those who know the Heads formula, this is the epitome of their free-flowing, organic, and near-improvisational nature. I didn’t find every track on here enjoyable, but those I did fell into such a strong and memorable groove that it’s hard to remove the hooks even hours later.
Like Bowie, another album that I think I should like more than I do. But it was fine.
Considered chaos
I liked this enough to definitely revisit.
You can definitely hear the Brian Eno touch on this one. One of the better Talking Heads Albums. 3/5
was ok as background noise while working, my version had some demo tapped on the end that sounded great
I like that right from the start you *get* the sound. It's fun, energetic, electronic, and unique. David Byrne has had several genius moments in this career. Solid album!
listened to before appreciate the cultural moment but still not a new wave guy
I like some of these songs, and 'Once In A Lifetime' is iconic, but overall I found the album a bit too frenetic and disjointed for my personal tastes. I would probably like it better in the right mood at the right moment; perhaps my response to this album today is affected by the even-more-crazed-than-usual workday.
Always wanted to like more than I did. Some cool stuff though.
Genre: New Wave 3/5 Remain in Light by Talking Heads is one of the most highly regarded albums to have come out in the last 50 years. This album is the brainchild of David Byrne and Brian Eno, two gentlemen who have now both cemented their spaces as titans of new wave, as well as popular music in general. Critics and fans alike view this as the true turn-of-the-decade piece, a musical moment that birthed an entire decades plus of music, on either ends of the enjoyment spectrum. With that being said, I personally thought this album was just fine. Born Under Punches and Once in a Lifetime are mega-bright spots on this album. Two songs that lay the groundwork for hundreds of songs that came after them. The entire decade that followed this album musically was effectively trying to top these two tracks, without ever reaching that peak. However, the rest of the album also fails to come close to those two tracks. The sheer amount of influence this album has is clearly enormous, each song does something that would later be borrowed later in some way by much lesser artists, and the experimental nature of what’s going on here is admirable, but I never felt, or heard, what makes this album so special in many people’s ears. King Crimson’s Discipline borrows massively from this project, Fripp has some explaining to do, but I think that album does a better job of executing what the geniuses behind this album were trying to do here. Goofy, groovy, but with the right amount of technical brilliance. Remain in Light is good, and sometimes great, but I wasn’t quite as impressed as others seem to be.
Rating: 6/10 Best songs: Once in a lifetime
nah fam
I think I've finally accepted that Talking Heads just isn't a band for me. I've listened to a bunch of their albums before and like songs here and there. Hell I loved the podcast U Talkin' Talking Heads 2 My Talking Head (which you should absolutely check out since Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman are amazing) but still just don't dig the band. This is a fine album but not for me.
Not the style of music I seek out usually, but a pretty good listen
A good band, not exactly what Id like a lot, but clearly a step ahead on their times.
Kind of a weird, interesting album. Not really sure how to describe this band or their genre. Obviously have always been familiar with them and knew a lot of songs on the album.
Boring
i was kind of disappointed by this, because I like other talking heads stuff and Once in a Lifetime is obviously a banger. this album was decent, but the really long track length became a bit hard to listen to, and something about the production sounded sort of hollow. 6/10
Can see the appeal but not a great listen for me
not the biggest talking heads fans. Does seem to be the an experimental album.
Rock
First album of the talking heads I ever listened to. Heard of them before, but didn’t know one song. Quitte enjoyed it, not my favourite genre. Contains some good songs. Favourite songs: - Once in a lifetime - Listening wind - Houses in motion
Could not listen to the whole album. It was good anywawy
Tirándole al 4, pero un buen 3.
Not bad! Not super enthralling though, was a little boring.
Talking Heads unlock the funk and bring African beats into the mix - increasing intensity and tension
Gets very repetitive but the tunes were banging Bass lines funky as per Once in a lifetime certi bop
hard to judge like the other album but still good 3.5
musically interesting, arrangements are unique without being a niche genre
Saved Prior: Once in a Lifetime Off Rip: Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On), Crosseyed and Painless Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: Sounds cool but only in spurts. Some of those spurts are song length, most aren't. Dare I say overrated?
Every song sounds like a less fun version of Once in a Lifetime. Just not my jam.
3.5 stars... One of Talking Heads weirder albums. 'Right Start' might be one that I didn't think to save first listen
Sounds quite modern.
some okay some meh
interessante Rhytmen, manchmal zu lang, manchmal zu viel auf einmal, gute Soli
Not my favourite TH album, but enough highlights to keep me happy
Weird timing consider I just had a post-punk album from the same exact year yesterday (The Teardrop Explodes); however, I definitely found this album more interesting and unique. While I don't feel that I am a huge fan of this genre overall, the tracks on Remain in Light were more distinct and detailed which is what I feel is needed to make an album like this work. I also feel like it did not feel dated in the slightest which is always impressive for an album that is more than 40 years old. The track that stood out to me the most upon my first listen was Crosseyed and Painless due to the upbeat instrumentals, and I was surprised to find out that Once in a Lifetime is a Talking Heads song (absolute classic!). Would listen to this one again and also explore the rest of their catalog to see how many other songs I know. 3.5/5.
Kinda boring but it grew on me
Interesting listen. Not a band I usually listen to, but appreciate the complexity in the African rhythms and dense musical landscape the album paints. 3/5 - probably wouldn't listen to again.
It's slightly more enjoyable than 77 but wouldn't put it on again any time soon probably.
Not as good as I expected.
I'm confounded by my experience of Talking Heads after their debut. That was magical; Everything else has been distinctly not. This record picks up quite a bit after Once in a Lifetime (or after I get into the groove). Before then it's a bit too campy and Talking Heads-y for its own good. The turn to a fuller sound is very good for the band, though. Just not the day for me to fall for it. The last two tracks, in particular, make this worth listening to. I could have done with an entire album in that vein.
lite knepigt va
Rock-pop. Ni fu ni fa. Una canción me sonaba.
Typical 80s - drum machine, keyboards and overly british vocals. A bit of a dirge in places but would listen to them again if they were on the radio or something.
i hadn't heard most of these songs and while i think the album is overall solid, i can kind of see why. not much stood out
A pretty cool genre mash up album with great production from Eno, but I only had a few tracks stick with me, mainly Once in a Lifetime
"Once in a Lifetime" by far the most popular but the rest of the album is alright. It generally all sounds the same. 6/10.
Talking heads, altijd leuk om naar te luisteren
Wat een leuke sound hebben zij toch. Ik vond niet alle nummers op dit album even geweldig, maar ben wel positief over ze.
i thought it was average. it was incredibly repetitive which was irritating but i didn’t hate it and i enjoyed the music
A little repetitive, but very catchy and groovy. I had only ever heard the song once in a lifetime before now.
I got excited for this album since I love new wave. cool experimental sound
Didn’t love this but tried. I know they’re iconic but aside from this hits I haven’t loved much else
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Love these guys but this is not their best album. Obviously Once in a Lifetime is amazing though.
not their best
A good album, it wasn’t what I expected as I really enjoy some of the Talking Heads other stuff. Still it was a fun listen.
Classic album talking heads. Not a big fan but Once in a Lifetime is an instant classic
Decent album to play in the background, don’t really have much more to say. 3.5/5
Probably my least favorite Talking Heads album, but it's still alright. 7.6/10 Best Track: "Once in a Lifetime"
not my kind of music
29th June 2021 Listened on my phone while in dad's study burning cds for the car. Quite liked it, it's funky and experimental. David Byrne has an ability to make songs sound like New York.
3/5
Ich wusste es ja, dass die nicht schlecht sind. Aussage aus dem Buch stimmt: für Kopf und Füße. Bin aber bauchmensch
Some songs I recognized, but all in all just not my music
This is the third Talking Heads album we've had and I hope it's the last. I rated the others 4 and 3 stars, so they're definitely not horrible. But I definitely feel like I've heard enough of them. The only song I knew of this album was Once In A Lifetime. Most of the songs were not bad, but a couple were pretty annoying such as Fela's Riff and the final track.
Talking Heads eh excelente mas acho que esse eh o terceiro album deles ja
"Letting the songs go by" zonder al te veel uitschieters. Leuk als achtergrondmuziek
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I don’t know if Talking Heads is a group I enjoy actively listening to, but it was good as background music. And I recognized a song! So we’re off to a good start.
Tässä oli vähän kaikenlaista. Funkahtava(?) avaus toimi varsinkin. Wikipedia kertoo, että tekivät tässä yhteistyötä vanhan tuttumme Brian Enon kanssa. :D Vahva kolmonen.
02/22 - Yesterday I worked on updating the floor penetration at the penthouse to match the Hilti design specifications. I then added the UL detail to the manufacturing model and coordinated with process piping. I then worked on going through the manufacturing set and aligning our sheets with Train A. Then I picked up a few comments from the DC for Drum Storage and added a set to BB. Overall I though this was a really good album. I didnt realize prior how old of a band the Talking Heads were. I saved a few songs and might revisit this album at a later time to really dive into it.
meh
"Crosseyed and Painless" Released: 1980 (promotional) "Once in a Lifetime" Released: February 2, 1981 "Houses in Motion" Released: May 5, 1981
I liked about half the songs.
I like it... but not my fav Talking Heads album. 3.5
Love House in Motion and Once in a Lifetime. It's such an interesting and unusual sound, and David Byrne's delivery fits perfectly. It's close to a 4, but a lot of the tracks aren't quite as memorable.
Cool to listen to, but not really my jam.
Don't know much... beside their claissc track Psycho Killers. Top Track: Crosseyed And Painless
Bijzonder bandje, moet zeker hun hits vaker luisteren
I've got nothing against raggae, but it's just enough to listen to in while working
NOT MY TASTE
Artsy fartsy, das ganze Konzept. Musikalisch echt ganz gut, aber ohne Byrnes Gesang wäre es noch viel besser. Ich kann mich der „Musikkritik“ wieder einmal nicht anschließen, für mich kein Riesenwurf, gute 3 Sterne maximal.
Cudan, al generalno ok. Born under punches nije los, i once in a lifetime poznat
Definitely the most interesting album so far. Super experimental, it's incredible this was even mainstream popular. Several songs I actually liked, but most are just like "what the fuck is this"
Lots of really interesting sounds that sound like no other music. Very engaging, and there's that one really good tune, 'Listening Wind' that I haven't heard before. An enjoyable listen all round.
Lidt for mærkeligt. Som albummet siger... Meget snakkende musik med enkelte gode numre i mellem. Ikke min smag
3.5 stars
Solid grooves, s/o to Pat for recommending this before
i know ive heard this band before but i cant remember which song (checked one familiar song is Road to Nowhere pero i dont think this is the version that I know (verified, release the sunbird version yung alam ko)) 1st song - there seems to be 2 overlapping songs, i had to pause to make sure smth else is playing somewhere THERE. by listening to the album's radio, i found out that i knew them from This must be the place (THAT intro, i realized talkingheads usually has unique intros i like it)
Never listened to an entire TH album before and now I know why
Not bad, repetitive, not my style
Honestamente un poco sin más. Es el primer disco que escucho entero de los Talking Heads y se me ha hecho un poco largo. Encima no había ningún hit de los que conozco. Meh.
Holy shit that was annoying.
I was pretty bored throughout
It's a groovy album but just not for me :( very repetitive and orange and red that made me uncomfy </3 I liked once in a lifetime most the rest just kinda blended in. I also didnt mind The Great Curve, until it started just sounding the same lol
no thanks
Heismusikk
Oh hey, Once in a Lifetime, this is pretty great! Oh, that was it. Dang. The rest wasn't bad but that was the clear standout for me.
I am fed up of David Byrne. Another pretty rubbish album, his voice is like someone trying to sing while constantly being hit with an electric shock. Once in a lifetime is good, but the rest is pretty crap.
Not all art is good art. Jerry Harrison can't be questioned on his producing skills. Don't you dare say he's not an artist. David Byrne has done it all, acting writing, producing theater, music, books. Tina and Chris and the Tom Tom club.., and look the fact is the Talking Heads are absolutely a legendary band. But when you're nine-year-old tells you to turn it back to good music when this album starts...it's telling.
Never got this, never will
Interesting album with a lot of moving pieces. Bassist fucking slaps. Very repetitive lyrics. Psychedelic. Best song: House in Motion.
I did not like this very much. It is way too experimental and wacky for me to enjoy it. I can see the appeal of the album but it's just not suitable for me.
Слишком странно для меня
Repetetive.. meh
meh not for me
I didn't enjoy it so much. I do like "one in a lifetime"
Okay
Besides “Once in a Lifetime” this was largely extremely dull and tedious. Extremely forgettable substance-less krautrock-lite
2.5 One great song.
I'm stiiiiiiiiiiiill waiting for the song to get interesting. I could sorta almost get into some of these songs. But then they'd get obnoxious and undo their hard work for me. They're also too long. I feel like this is where Tool got their inspiration from. What if we do a song that's ok, or even enjoyable. Then just play is 2-3 times in a row without changing anything. That'll really sell.
Its experimental, its funky. Its just not my thing. Not mad to have listened to it but wont be putting it on again. I can see why its important for musical history but i prefer others takes.
"Once in a lifetime" is an incredible song. I'm not sure about the rest of this album...
12 songs Every song was pretty tiring to get through ngl. Now, put 12 of them back to back, and you can imagine how much of a joy this was.
5/10 Medio pelo, algunas canciones mejores que otras pero no me convence
Not my vibe honestly, afro punk, good introduction, ig I'm not ready for it rn, maybe revisit sometime when I'm more mature. The beats are hype tho
Not for me I feel like the tracks don’t really go anywhere and just kinda float along, which is probably done intentionally but still just not for me.
Groovy, polyrythmic, experimental.
Once In a Lifetime and Seen And Not Seen are good, everything else sucks and is very annoying.
Not my favorite Talking Heads album, but it's still had notable tracks on it
i don’t think i like the talking heads bery much…
80s love but all a bit meh. Surprised at this.
too many bongos
Hate the noises on the first track Every song sucks except Once in a Lifetime 1.5/5
I didn’t particularly like anything about it. Some songs might have been fine, but I don’t feel like listening again to form a more nuanced opinion. I mostly disliked or didn’t care about the songs.
Also too loud and too much for me
Assez mystiques, des sonorités presque tibétaines, qui utilisent des looRs ou des effets musicaux éléctroniques, parfois très pechu et parfois très très intropesctif. Je n'aime pas particulièrement la voix qui est assez molle et redondante et les effets "electroniques" rendent les mélodies trop alternatives pour moi. Groupe iconique "new wave" des années 80 aux USA, la critique note à l'époque qu'il y a rarement eu « si peu d'écart entre ce qu'écoutent les noirs et les blancs » car sons africains très présents.
okay, pretty experimental. i thought the fela influence was really cool to hear and recognize
Third Talking Heads album on the list, third two-star rating on my part. Not looking forward to a fourth album. Danceable in an annoying way, and the songs go on for too long
unfathomably mid, what the hell is the appeal
Pretty alright. Good energy, but nothing grabbed me.