Fear Of Music

Liked it but not my favorite

Bem do bom

Nearly their peak

Het is geen Remain in Light maar het is godverdomme close. Wat een feest van een album is dit.

Interessantes Album, ich muss es noch einmal vernünftig ich tun mich ein bisschen schwierig damit dem Album zuzuhören

For many years I insisted that Talking Heads should have hung it up after this album (I was later convinced that Speaking in Tongues isn't half bad if you aren't expecting a Talking Heads album, and I guess I can now appreciate Remain in Light.) But this one is still my favorite. During the COVID lockdown I did these song workout videos by an enthusiastic young Canadian woman. They were ok but I thought I might like it better with better songs, so I tried to make up a workout to I Zimbra. Nearly killed me.

loved it! I hadn't really gotten into their music before, but I added a few of their songs to my playlist. Catchy songs and unique sound

Didnt like it

I Zimbra Paper Cities Animals Electric Guitar

All songs! Even the alternate versions.

Interesting throughout, loved listening to it. I struggle to find something to be mad about, the production is great, the melodies are hitting and it sounds like nothing else. The diversity is my favorite part, and in a way it is so kaleidoscopic it coud be anything you would want really. My smallest grip is that Animals is a bit of a dudd, but pop off kings.

I was looking forward to this one. It was alright. A bit surprised that I didn't get into it more.

Its the late 70s, its Talking Heads, it's David Byrne, its New Wave ... what's not to like? Well, I do not know if this is the best Talking Heads album, because I have never done a deep dive on the band, I just know the radio songs. But starting today, its going to be a good day to listen to all eight albums! I am going to go ahead and throw four stars on this one because its definitely a 3.5 for me, and will come back and re-evaluate once I can get the full spectrum of Talking Heads.

I'll die and forget I ever listened

Notable Songzeile: Electric guitar is copied Copy sounds better Call this law of justice, call this freedom and liberty Joseph Beuys Voice: Ja Ja Ja Ne Ne Ne (1968) - uff, das ist mir echt zu gewollt nervig. Die Textes sind als Miniaturen vielleicht eigentlich cool, aber die Art des Schreiens nervt. Die Rhytmusgruppe nervt weil sie absichtlich (?) ihren Rhytmus verkackt und die Gitarre schreit genervt auf. Ich verstehe ja Brian Eno sowieso nicht, warum er das produziert hat auch nicht. Ich würde mir ja fast wünschen, dass mir was positives einfällt, aber bis auf die unverfrohrene Art sich nicht um die Zuhörerinnen zu scheren, fällt mir leider nix ein. Sorry Musikgeschichte, falls das jetzt absolut dilettantisch ist, aber dann passt es ja auch zum Album, ne?

oh je, so eine Band mit der ich gar nichts anfangen kann. Ich mag alle Teile an deren Musik - die 80er Gitarren , die abrupten Rhythmen, die billo Sounds, die gehetzte Stimme, sogar die Avantgarde -aber-Musical Inszenierung. Ich mag ganz viele Bands die sich auf Talking Heads berufen. Ich mag einfach keinen der Songs.

Throw everything at the wall and see what sticks. Leider nichts, zumindest kein einziger Song in meinem Kopf, nachdem ich das durchgehört hatte. Es bleibt eine Stimmung. Kleinteilig, gleichzeitig floaty, verkopft, unfertig, teilweise rafiniert. Eine Stimme die ich nicht brauche. Bleibe ratlos zurück mit dem Gefühl, dass das schon irgendwo nen guten Vibe hat, aber alles andere als hitverdächtig ist.

3.7/3.8 Very cool sound! Had only heard psycho killer from them prior to this, will be listening to more of their stuff. Memories can wait was personal fave.

Love it!

Erstes Lied meh, danach cool!

Characters alone I zimbra Life during wartime

Favorite songs: Mind, Paper, Life During Wartime, Heaven

Very one-note and experimental in a Bowie/Eno through-line. The more I think about it, maybe the best American band of the 70s/80s.

I know embarrassingly little about the talking heads, mostly just the iconic hits, but this was soooooo good. I love the stream-of-consciousness lyrical style. Hoping for more from them on the list soon!

It’s definitely a lyrics on type of album. Cities, Air, Animals are all just crazy rantings but I like it. The only song I knew was Life During Wartime and it’s really better than I ever knew.

I tend to enjoy most Talking Heads tunes, but there’s always a few songs that are just too far out there for me. 3.5⭐️

Even though the talking heads are up there for me, this is not my favorite record by them. There are some good songs here but alot of it feels flat. I assume thats what they are going for with a cold metal plate as the album cover but it doesnt make it that enjoyable for me. Burns vocals are always just burried in the mix and it takes away from the fun he brings. Its just not a good choice. I get the concept but should these guys be doing this concept then? Leave it to someone else. The nail in the coffin was I listened to a deluxe version with 3 alternate mixes and they all use a more traditional heads sound. And guess what? Those were all my favorite tracks here. I went and deleted the album version of the overlap cause they just are plain worse. Im harping on this very hard and I want to be clear I liked it but not even close to the same degree I would have if it wasn't so dower. And its best song life during wartime is about as good as any run of the mill heads track. It wouldnt have even been a blip on the radar on a better album. Now I still sound like i hate it hut its a 4 rather than a 5. Just venting my disappointment here

What's not to like about Talking Heads, I've always liked them, loved Stop Making Sense, but never delved into the back catalogue in any meaningful way. I suspect there will be better albums on the list by Talking Heads, but this was a good listen. They never let up. They are confident in their sound and they take influence without leeching into appropriation.

You can't really go wrong with any Talking Heads albums, and this is one of their best.

I came expecting the catchy hooks of speaking the tongues, the warmth of little creatures. The dance funk of remain in light so I hear fear of music and I feel it's claustrophobic repetitive and just over all less rewarding. It's not my vibe

None of their best songs are on this album

Another classic from this great band! Sometimes I get too comfy with the hits I tend to forget how incredible their albums are!

Besides Heaven, this record didn't do it for me, it's a bit too noisy

It is the first time that I listen with attention and headphones to a full Talking Heads's album. What a discovery! I prefer side A, but I'll listen to the whole album again in the future. 4.50 / 5

Nice. Not sure I can give a first five* Talking Heads album anything less than five stars. *Little Creatures and later have their moments but aren't as end-to-end solid as the earlier albums.

9/10

Love this. Life During Wartime, I Zimbra and Heaven are perfect songs. Lots of other good ones too.

very nerdy album. and it all made sense when i saw that brian eno produced this one with talking heads.

Нормально

I enjoyed my time, but I cannot recommend this album. You're not listening to this in the context and music scene it released in. You're listening digitally in 21st century, and unless you're already in, this one's out.

Not for me

not for me at all

this group creates several great tunes, however majority of this album was mediocre.

Som vanligt ... Inte deras bästa. De var här de började hitta sitt sound, men de följande skivorna är bättre. Bättre låtar, mer egensinnig. Nåja. Detta är ändå bra som fan. Kul är att man tydligare hör förebilderna än på senare skivor när det bara låter Talking Heads. Mycket Bowie, Roxy Music ... Byrne sjunger som alltid som en gud och det skulle inte vara Talking Heads om det inte svängde järnet. En fyra.

Overjoyed that Talking Heads on this list... David Byrne will forever be the most amazing "weird guy" in music for me; an artist true to himself. "I Zimbra" was an instant favourite, with those funky bass and guitars. From here I learnt about the existence of 'Dadaism', which has deepened my appreciation of all things Talking Heads, as this artistic concept seems to be at the root of what they do as a band. Still, in music, it still either sounds good or it doesn't in the grand scheme. With that said, "Mind" takes the album on a bit of a tumble straight after it's great opening track, with a weaker musical arrangement than it's predecessor. The vibe upticks again with "Paper" and it's tongue-in-cheek lyrics, straight into the erratic energy in "Cities", which I enjoyed as much as Zimbra. "Life during Wartime" was another miss for me, it's repetition not scratching an itch in any way. Much like the LCD Soundsystem album on this list, the whole album is very hit and miss for my ears. "Memories can't wait" was great, but the retro-alien sound of "Air" just grated me. AND again with "Heaven" and "Animals" respectively. As much as I respect and like Byrne, I have to remain objective with each album. I am glad to see that the album Remain in Light is on here, as I prefer it much more than this one. ****************************************************************************** Whilst I've mentioned LCD Soundsystem (and it's album American Dream) I have to admit that I constantly revisit "Oh Baby" and "Black Screen". I feel as though my review of that album may have been a little harsh; it's a great reminder that the music, in some respects, is only ever as good as the mood we are in when we listen to it. Some days, we are more open to something new, other days we seek comfort in what we know or what is very closely adjacent. Although I am still at the beginning of this journey, really, it is still fascinating and wonderful to see it unfold in front of you day by day.

muy feo tiene una energía muy oscura que no me agrada para nada,

Love this album, especially Side A (vinyl!).

A bit too experimental for me. Love the band but this isn't my favorite album

Best Song: Life During Wartime. The bongos stole the show. Worst Song: Animals. That group staccato vocal section was not for me. Overall: I just find this genre of music tedious. What's worse is the Talking Heads spawned so many copycats that this feels like listening to the origin of so much music that I hate. I'm sure means something to somebody but it speaks absolutely nothing to my body.

No es mi estilo, aunque percibo ciertos matices de doors David bowie, etc.

Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for? - Robert Browning

This is a fun one. Actually enjoying this album more than Remain in the Light.

I would not call this forgettable since I could not even remember it in the first place.

Its not bad

Ah, Talking Heads... David Byrne and his weird, funky, quirky music. I'm no expert on their music, but I always enjoy it when I hear it. A strong opener in "I Zimbra" sets the tone for a solid art rock offering that holds up to the end. I only wish it had more standout stuff on it. Can't wait to get whichever album has "Once in a Lifetime". That song slaps.

Always something a wee bit different from them. Always interesting and quirky. Remain In Light is still a firm favourite for me. This one feels like more of a grower. 3.5

wonderful album, theres absolutely nothing like it. gets better everytime i listen to it

For better or worse I love this little freak, even when he’s singing to me about dry ice factories. Heaven is super underrated.

Adding to my favorites

Interesting listen. I really liked a couple of songs, but the other songs were very odd. I like some of the talking heads songs, but his voice wears on me for a whole album. 5.5/10 Top song I Zimbra

My favorite TH album at the moment. Peak TH IMO

This has what is probably my favorite talking heads song in life during wartime. Heaven is another great song here - although the stop making sense version tops this.

4/8

Not one I've heard before

Has a steady pushing industrial theme like waiting in a DMV line or shuffling onto a subway car. I think its going for the feeling of trying to meld into a society but not feeling internally aligned, trying to change someone's rigid views, accepting the hostile nature of your surroundings, living in the memories you hold close to while everyone else "seems" to be able to move on. They feel relatable to me while paired with somewhat initially off-putting style (especially Byrne's manic vocals) but it works for me. The music is enjoyable and well put together with some fun piano one offs and bongo drums. Particularly fond of I Zimbra, Mind, Paper and Life During Wartime.

Fear of Music is where everything really started changing, not just for Talking Heads, but for music as we know it in general. With the help of Brian Eno as producer, Talking Heads were on a path to now only define how electronics could be used but also set a standard of having more electronic components in more mainstream genres like rock or with the fresh and booming New Wave sound. Fear of Music leans more into unexplored territory as the band tinkers and toys with their instruments and David's instantly recognizable voice to create a funky and unusual experience no one was ready to hear back in 1979. I don't think this album clicked as well as I wanted because of how simple, for lack of a better term, it is. This album is super influential though and I can really appreciate that and totally see how it changed the landscape completely while also being its' own little thing. Once again Talking Heads continue to hit it out of the park by just doing their own thing and making everyone around them drop their jaws in awe.

Saved? ✅ Would listen again? ✅ Would recommend to anyone? ✅ Would buy on Vinyl? ✅

Ordinary

I’ll be honest, I really just don’t think talking heads are for me. I liked stop making sense, but I’ve heard two of their studio albums now and both of them just feel weird. Like they undoubtedly have their strong moments, but I just don’t like them. I don’t really like David Byrne, I don’t really like their instrumentation. It’s just not my thing, but the bright spots are pretty bright. Favorites: Mind, Heaven, Drugs

On brand for Talking Heads. A number of solid songs that enjoyed a lot of airplay back in the day. It’s an enjoyable album and I’m sure was novel in 1979 but not really something I’d go searching for on the regular. PS yay me for reaching album #300. 3/5

No es de mis favoritos, tendría que escucharlo durante algún tiempo

Not my fav talking heads album, but it was the first time I've heard some of these songs. They have such a choppy, nerd punk vibe. I like it.

The older I get the more I understand this band. Being weird can be really hard to do, and artists who try often do so with an air of bitter defiance; David Byrne does it with pure love and joy. All that being said, this is a very light 4; they have far better albums.

I like the talking heads

-freaky - I enjoyed but I don’t know if it’s my favorite album of theirs - fun sounds and vocals - would probably listen again

Fun and quirky, etc. Highlights: "Paper", "Memories Can't Wait"

Man i am too new gen for this

Not bad, sort of lost me in the second half of the album.

Good songs and good riffs but nothing got me super excited.

Some good bops. Byrnes voice is still weird. ⭐⭐⭐

First half was pretty good, but then I zoned out.

Liked it more than expected need to explore other works

Pretty good Talking Heads album, not their best, but pretty good. Hopefully "Speaking in Tongues" comes up later because that album is undisputably their best produced and musically intriguing album. This album is good, but definitely doesn't showcase what Talking Heads is all about. It's a solid 7/10 and would've been higher if they didn't keep producing banger after banger. Just knowing what's to come drops this score a little. Musically, it's so unique. Only Talking Heads sounds like Talking Heads. No imitation band or cover can even come close to the swagger and pure passion that comes from this band. Stand-out songs on this album are "Life During Wartime", "I Zimbra", and "Heaven". Every song has that Talking Heads sound, but those three are a preview of what this band is known for.

yo entiendo que es un discazo, pero escucharlo de pe a pa no me entretiene tanto como debería. Para mi lo mejor de Talking Heads viene justo después

joglarisme

The only track I was familiar with before listening to this was ‘Life During Wartime’, which is a good one, but most of the rest of the album is not up to this high standard. I found it hard to get into it, with David Byrne doing his usual weird vocal stylings, but somehow less engaging than in most other Talking Heads recordings that I know. There is plenty going on here, but I’m just not sure I’d be rushing back in a hurry to listen to it, especially when there are other Talking Heads albums that do it a lot better

My beloved talking heads

I'm glad I didn't develop a fear of music after listening to this. It was enjoyable, but would need the right situation to listen to it again.

70’s New Wave ⭐️Air

Eno's influence is all over it with his growing love of Fela Kuti and polyrythms - we're just one album away from peak Heads for me, Remain in Light. Fun fact: the lyrics on Zimbra are nonsense syllables based on a Dada-ist poem. Gotta love Eno.

Callie approved.

Liked it better than the last one, still not my favorite from them. But pretty sweet overall. There are some really interesting sounds on here, definitely sounds like lots of experimentation goin on with their sound. Really liked the first song I Zimbra.

Amazing.

o nome do álbum é medo de música mas que bom q os divos foram divos e n tiveram medo algum de fazer música d vdd

I've listened to a bit of Talking Heads, but not this album. I didn't recognize any of the songs, but enjoyed it. Some good energy and musicianship throughout

Good! I Zimbra goes hard and the rest of the album is pretty good too

album #15 weird and wacky! i can't hate on this album, even though there were moments that fell flat for me. i've never listened to this talking heads album, and i do have to say the basslines throughout are sooo scrumptious to listen to. that being said, sometimes david byrne's vibe is just not for me. i do have to rate animals having the line "shit on the ground!", though. it's more a 2.5 for me, but have rounded up :--) favourite track(s): heaven, animals least favourite track(s): drugs, air number of albums left to review: 1,074 number of albums from the list that i agree with being on the list: 7 albums from the list that I would consider on my list: 3 albums from the list I won't include on my list: 12

It's good, I like it.

The Goats, Goating

Weird music done to perfections.

They still needed some work at this point, but are well on their way to greatness.

I love how many different sounds and effects they have on almost everything. Voice distortion, lots of reverb and wahhhs. I’m very impressed they mixed this all with 79 technology.

Not their strongest effort.

I enjoy the unique sound of Talking Heads, but is it really unique if all of their songs sound the same? The only memorable part of this album was the rhythm of Cities

David Byrne is full of such whimsy

They are ok

Fun, clever. Talking Heads is a band where something always happens.

Really like this one.

it was kinda boring to ME. maybe a must listen but not their best stuff

Inte riktigt min grej

totally full of bangers, can't believe i've never heard this record. SO much fun. I would be stoked if I were out dancing and any of these songs came on.

No band but Talking Heads could take a song as brilliant and profound as “Heaven” and follow it up with a song about believing all animals are in a conspiracy against you.

Great album lots of classic alternative radio jams plus some solid tracks i didnt really know

Really sick stuff but I seem to either love or hate Talking Heads music. Here I found some middle ground and did like a good amount of songs for what they are trying to be. Most of it is effective and the musicality is by far the standout character throughout. Decent storytelling but it overall feels a bit jumbled as an album probably due to the nature of the individual songs. While there is the similar sound throughout, it still is a bit not fully conceived.

Not my favourite

Sounds like the who

3.3 plenty are bops some are kinda not it but not bad

I don't think I'll ever have a truly awful thing to say about this band. Every album just grew and got better, and Eno had tapped into something utterly magnificent in his production. Byrne is dredging the depths of his emotion, yelping and howling, feral at times. The band was absolutely perfectly balance, just before they determined they needed to expand their sound with additional musicians. If Remain in Light is their greatest achievement (it is) then this comes on a very close second.

J’aime bien, mais je suis un peu déçue 3,5!

It's a weird, experimental album, which only Talking Heads could pull out, and even making it (somewhat) danceable. Also, I feel safe to say Jack Stauber's melodies had some inspiration on this album, especially Mind. But, I'm not trying to fool anybody here, my favorite track of Fear of Music is definitely Heaven.

me gustó el instrumental

Joah 👍 kann

I enjoyed this album. It was fun and interesting although I found a few of the songs a bit similar. I definitely enjoyed the beginning of the album more than the end of it, but I could see myself listening to the whole album again. Fav song: Cities Least fav: Drugs

Talking heads hit this one really specific niche all the time and it’s just not for me. Also I haven’t forgiven David Byrne for my life in the bush of ghosts. Specific rating - 2.4 Fav song - I zimbra Least fav- drugs

Some very good and fun songs but some of the other songs completely missed the mark for me, or (like Animals) had bits I really liked and bits I could do without. And the last few songs really ended the album poorly. Overall fine but I know enough Talking Heads songs to imagine they could make a truly great album. Favourite song: Cities Least: Drugs

I want to like them, but I don't. I feel like less of a person because of it.

My least favorite Talking Heads album, although I haven’t heard anything after Speaking In Tongues. Still good, I love Paper, Memories Can’t Wait, Heaven, Drugs, and I wish Dancing for Money got fully produced.

Great stuff

This is more like it. I've had a week of some tough albums, and I was hoping for one I was guaranteed to love. And I got it today. This is my third Talking Heads record from the project. And so far it's gone in order, which is very cool. I gave their first two albums four stars, but this is the beginning of their five star period for me. I love this album musically and lyrically. Each member of the band has shining moments but it's all very cohesive as well. It is amazing produced. Standout songs in today's listen were I Zimbra, Paper, Cities, Life During Wartime, Memories Can't Wait, Heaven, and Animals. And the rest of the songs were just a step below, but could have been favorites another day.

Disco interessante!

good but def not their best

This was actually (along with Murmur) the first record I ever bought! It's not quite as ambitious as they'd get on Remain in Light, but Fear of Music probably gets as close to it as they were ever going to be able to get (mostly) without bringing in additional musicians. As such, this one's probably the best example of Talking Heads as art school post-punk.

Solid album. Like the other Talking Heads albums Tina Weymouth is standout. Her bass playing is way above average and really makes the whole album for me. Life During Wartime is a classic tune. I've had 3 New Wave classics this week. Quirky, strange and awesome.

This album was fun and weird. I enjoyed most of the songs and the quirkiness associated with them, but a few of them it was too much. The choices in instrumental were interesting and sounded great and really complemented the weirder vocals on this album. Their were some songs I just couldn't get into because the weird vocals mixed with some of the cringey lyrics really made it hard to take it serious.

A great album - one of their best

Most of the songs are forgettable and similar. Just ok

Var klar for å gi 2, men såååå kom jeg til Dancing for money - unfinished...

Fear of Music is one of those records that feels instantly recognizable. Within seconds it’s obvious you’re listening to Talking Heads. David Byrne’s anxious vocal delivery, the band’s tightly wound rhythms, and the minimalist guitar work create a sound that is completely their own. The album leans heavily into groove, often building songs around repeating rhythmic patterns rather than traditional rock structures. Tracks like “Life During Wartime,” “Cities,” and “I Zimbra” showcase the band experimenting with funkier rhythms and global influences, pushing their sound beyond the art-punk style of their early records. The result is music that is both tense and danceable, a strange but compelling combination. Byrne’s lyrics add to the album’s distinctive personality. His observational style and slightly detached perspective give the songs a quirky intelligence that makes them memorable even when the subject matter is unusual. While the album may not have the emotional pull or polish of some later Talking Heads releases, its originality and rhythmic drive make it consistently engaging. It’s inventive, groovy, and unmistakably unique—an easy four.

Si, tienen un sonido muy característico. Pero no me importa, porque es muy bueno. Igualmente, no creo que sea su mejor album.

It's a solid album. But I'm not a huge Talking Heads fan. Their songs usually have a very consistent "style" that I have to be in the mood for and I find that hard to maintain throughout an entire album in a single sitting. But this one has some of my fave tracks by them such as Life During Wartime, Memories Can't Wait, and Heaven. I enjoyed it, but it's unlikely I'll listen to it as a single unit again. But I will probably go back to those tracks I've always liked.

One thing I love about this list is that it made me actually listen to the Talking Heads - they rule!

its funky/groovy vibe is sooo fun!!

This was one of those albums I had to hear twice to appreciate it. I was expecting some “Once In a Lifetime” level of music. But what a creative and funky album with layers within each song, though the lyrics themselves are quite unoriginal. I see how it had a big influence on disco - there is this contagious energy that just wants you to get up and dance. Though I probably wouldn’t come back and listen to it again, and the songs aren’t that memorable compared to their other albums, I really enjoyed Life During Wartime.

Fear of music is pretty good. I liked "I zimbra", "mind", "air", "heaven", and "drugs". It has a cool sound that I don't really think of when I think of the talking heads. They have a lot of different sounds under their belt, which is cool. Their albums are very different from eachother I feel like. I mean I guess a lot of artists are like that as their music tastes or styles evolve, but in my mind theirs is very different. I dunno I guess I haven't listened to a FULL album of theirs, but I know a lot of songs on their other albums. Also, "heaven" sounds like David Bowie.

It's a repeated statement at this point, but I don't see the justification for so many artists having multiple albums on this list... let alone FOUR, as is the case for Talking Heads. And this is coming from a Talking Heads fan.

4/5

A few good songs, but didn't love this. Favorite songs: Life During Wartime, I Zimbra

To some it lives in the shadow of Remain in Light or Stop Making Sense, but this is still a great Talking Heads record, certainly one of the most diverse. Even its biggest singles can overshadow the record’s stranger corners, where the band’s nervous experimentation really takes hold, but that's what makes it great in my book.

Once again, this album gives Sing Street vibes. Easy rock, but fun and nice to listen to. 3/5

Geniales e imprescindibles. Heaven y Life during wartime son dos pilares (mejor en directo porque con ellos todo es mejor en directo) Bueno para bailar , bueno para pensar. I Zimbra con esa base funk negroide Mind con un sonido marciano, la letra también. Aquí no hay crítica social sino introspección... el Psychokiller está reflexivo. Cities me recuerda a The B-52´s, podría encajar en ellos. Memories Can't Wait es post-punk antes del post-punk. Air... con ese bajo maravilloso de Tina (y coros) que nos conduce, con un gran solo de guitarra de por medio, a Heaven. Me gustan menos Animals y Electric Guitar, aunque Drugs vuelve por el buen camino. Por entonces ( y desde entonces) no había un grupo como ellos.

i liked the first song on the album but a lot of the other songs were unpleasant to listen to.. just annoying repetition that makes you want to change the song.

Lacks the killer tunes of some of their others, but an average Talking Heads record is nevertheless a great record

Ok. Talking heads are cool. Moving on

One of the best albums from one of the best bands ever

Liked it better than I expected to.

Surprised how much I enjoyed this album, especially I Zimbra and Air. Animals was hilarious too. For such a depressing theme, the lyrics are funny.

This has Cities on it. Cities reminds me when my best friend & I would play covers in my garage. Of course, I stupidly thought Cities was a Phish song, until I learned. My friend had taught me how to play the drums, so that he can play guitar. He was amazing, I was mediocre at best with no flair, just kept a beat. Kinda. This album is so unique. It's funky, it uses playful sonic sounds & it's weird but also serious. Bryne's voice is so unique & timeless. 5

It was alright.

You have to appreciate the leap from the previous album, and how comparatively weird it is, but a lot of this one just doesn't grab me as hard as other TH stuff.

Talking Heads really put the fear of music in me after this one. Oof talk about a one-hit wonder band.

Zimbra was such a promising opening but I found the rest of the album difficult to listen to. It became somewhat monotonous.

They are pretty fun to listen to and slightly unhinged in a good way

v good

Great bunch of lads

Paranoia you can move to

Unreal. Heaven makes me want to do karaoke with a load of japanese alcoholic company men

No private session used for Spotify. About 20 years ago I went into a Talking Heads deep dive, 20 years after their prime but the music holds up. After listening to it again it more than holds up, it still rocks. Lots of songs to love on this album and none to skip.

ok

I definitely consider myself a Talking Heads fan, though I agree they can be considered a bit of an acquired taste. Fear of Music is not the album I would choose to introduce someone to their body of work. The A side is fairly accessible with the upbeat "I Zimbra" opener (later the soundtrack to the opening scene of Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the hit "Life During Wartime" but side B, to me, is some of the more abstract stuff they've released...and that's saying a lot. Still a great album, just meanders a but too much in places for me to consider it a perfect 5-star album.

Biiig classic. Probably their second best album? Not a bad track on there. Yet... Feels like a four star to me. Feels weird to describe the Talking Heads as a singles band, when they have so many great albums, but that's where I'm heading. This album doesn't really feel like it pulls together. High highs and no lows, but maybe missing that magic which makes it more than a collection of songs.

Low 5 Cracker this. Never listened much before, defo second best talking heads album. Only issue is some of the songs feel pretty unfinished, electric guitar for example. It feels like it doesn't quite meet its own potential, see life during wartime - the stop making sense version is way better

Some of my favourite talking head tracks, life during waretime, cities, air and more but not quite a 5 I don't think especially if you compare to remain in light

An exceptionally good album, and the one that hinted at the awesomeness that would be Remain In Light. The album almost runs out of steam in the end, but ...phew. What a trip.

It's quite a good post punk album, might listen to it more later

insane that Stop Making Sense isn’t on this list

I think Talking Heads might be another band I take from this list as a favorite. I’ve always wanted to get into them but never had time to sit down. This was enjoyable, I think it was really innovative and fun to listen to. Quirky, but not obnoxious.

This ain't no PARTY This ain't no DISCO THIS AIN'T NO FOOLIN AROUND But what it is, is a 5 star album by a 5 star band.

Always liked their singles, but sadly a bit underwhelmed by this album. Some good tracks, such as Life During Wartime and Heaven, but it didn’t engage me as much as I hoped it would. It is rhythmically interesting and has great bass playing.

I was expecting better, I must admit. I found it a little boring.

Classic Talking Heads album, it is unique and has that disctinctive sound. I still prefer Remain in Light to this mainly because of more melodic songs and also for the hits.

Such an interesting sound. Unique and fun. I enjoyed this album.

Awesome. Mostly bangers. Never heard something quite like this before

it's talking heads

I didn’t like this

Hell yeah, these guys really love walkable cities.

groovy lil albummmm I like it picasso

1. Life During Wartime 2. Drugs 3. Heaven 4. I Zimbra

Fun album :) Seems like a 70s Glass Animals

I wasn't impressed at all. It was just ok.

Surprisingly I enjoyed this one more than the 77 album, despite not knowing any of the tracks. I think I'll have to spend some time listening to them more, as there was a lot I enjoyed here!

starts strong but feels a little repetitive by the end

intriguing but i can't adequately rate it, since i listened to it in a bad place and my head hurt from these constant screamy vocals

Listened to this twice. I really appreciate Talking Heads. Byrne's vocals and the punky instrumentation are really fun. But with the exception of a couple songs, I found this album faded into the background a bit. 6/10

Underrated compared to their other essential Heads’ albums. Love this record

So original and fun tonight listen to. Air I think is my favourite song.

Decent

I don't mind the talking heads but i also seem to sort of ignore them when listening. Not sure how to rate them. They feel like a band that should elicit a stronger reaction.

Вообще не зашло

This made me fear music

Talking f heads. Fav tracks: I Zimbra, Life During Wartime, Heaven. RYM: Y (#193) Saved a song: Y

LUV talking heads

Solid but not as good as Remain in Light

This one is mid for me. I suppose it’s not the Talking Head best album.

move bitch!

Cool, weird, funny…everything you want from Byrne and the boys

glad they exist but

I think I get it but maybe I don't.

This album is okay, just perhaps not my era. I initially rated it a 3-star, as I will definitely listen to it again with Tim (it’s his era), but not one I will choose to listen to myself. Talking Heads have better albums.

Funky and eclectic stuff. Definitely one of their best efforts. Favorite track: Life During Wartime

I alway wanted David Byrne's masssive suit. Enjoyed this lots. Never boring.

what an odd album not something I would listen to but if you like the late 70s vibe this is it. It giving rocky horror picture but what the characters would listen to

🤷‍♀️

6/10

Nowhere near as good as Stop Making Sense. Bit disappointing to be honest

Awesome album!!

Love Byrne’s voice, love Talking Head lyrics 5/5

I never thought of the name of the group being related to this, and maybe it is, but I feel like I'm in the head of an undiagnosed/non-compliant with medications ADHD patient.

I know this album may be overshadowed by Remain in Light... I just can't help but to find more appeal in Fear of Music. This album captivates what an "irresistible listen" is for me - it's a 5 if not for Electric Guitar. Fantastic album. 4.5

i zimbra. cities. life during wartime. heaven. memories can’t wait. classic funky heads. their first truly great album.

Vocais insuportáveis. Não dá.

This is their album from immediately before Made in Light, and it sounds like it.

This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco, this ain’t no foolin around!

Fantastic

I thought this was fine. I know people love or hate David Byrne, but I'll at least say he is distinctive, and through to himself and his craft here. Like everyone it seems, I enjoyed I Zimbra, Life During Wartime, but also Cities (which feels weirdly Halloweeny), and Dancing for Money (which is obviously unfinished but feels like the evolution of Irish lilting into the 21st century). Was surprised to hear this is from 1979, it sounds and feels way more modern.

Durchzogenes Album, ich finde die Stimme komisch

Goddamn it I personally love everything about this album. It's not their most essential or even essential listening, in my opinion, unless you're simply on this bizarre wavelength. An ugly panic attack translated into angsty punk informed funk, David Byrne vents about everything, from where he'll next move to and whether heaven is real, from the pain of breathing air to the guitar he's playing; it's a very matter-of-fact, what you see is what you get style of writing lyrics that so perfectly captures the energy of walking into a genius' bad trip. Not that he's the only genius behind this, as Eno is behind the boards, Jerry is essential for keys and guitar, Chris is precise on drums, and Tina is reserved when necessary and creative in all right moments on bass. I love the bouncy, bubbly tone in Mind especially, where it serves as the sole cheery sound in this eye-twitching song. Being around in 79 when this and Unknown Pleasures released must have been a dream come true for autistic, depressed people.

70s rock Album, meh. Nothing stood out to me.

Nice wierdo album I have no complaints

Talking Heads är inget för mig. Jag har försökt genom åren men musiken tilltalar mig helt enkelt inte. Det är för tillrättalagt på något universitetsvis. Det finns låtar som är ok men dock ej på detta album. Jag tyckte det var tråkigt rakt igenom tyvärr.

I gotta be in the right vibe for talking heads

Not a Talking Heads fan, but I enjoyed this. David Byrne is sort of the same every song, spoken words of a lunatic genius. Life During Wartime was familiar, and as a big Living Colour fan, I was unaware that Memories Can't Wait was from the Talking Heads originally.

Pretty good - Songs were nicely varied - Got that Fela funk

Very important record from the American band. I was never a huge fan but this album and 'Remain in Light' are such relevant milestones that they deserve inclusion. 8/10 [KEEP]

Very fun, great dancing album, not super catchy just pure fun and good vibes

He’s always been a little too avant-garde for me. Just okay.

Weird and quirky with just a little bit disco. I'll take it.

Like I said, on another Talking Heads reviews. I have realized that I like the radio hits more than the entire albums.

it’s definitely an interesting album

slappy slaps. david byrne has an insane voice and tina weymouth's bass playing is top notch too. grooves for days.

As I said before, this fucks and cums. But it's so much more complex than that. This album gets better the more you listen to it. I initially wanted to give it a 2, which climbed to a 4, and now a 5 after making a whole new profile.I Zimbra and it's opening notes show you to expect a journey, a sound that is funky, playful, groovy and transformative. Mind is calmer, but still masterfully blends different sounds, aesthetics and vibes to create an eclectic but cohesive piece. Paper is cinematic. Cities is what I wanna listen to for the rest of my life and what influences you to think about this album to give it another listen. Life during wartime again shows you this is about rebellion, resistance and history. Memories can't wait is a breath of fresh air, but also a gut punch. Need the line "there's a party in my mind and I hope it never stops" as a tramp stamp. Air feels like something profound that you can't reach yet, a hidden subtext that one day you'll discover. Also this was somehow written about Max Verstappen and you cannot convince me otherwise. Heaven is well, ethereal. Animals is a tonal shift we need, a tempo bump. Electric guitar feels personal in a weird way, gives me a deja vu, a sense I have been here before, yet I do not know what will unfold next, just how to be kept in this time loop. And the final song gives one clarity. It makes you want to wait for a moment to process before putting the needle back on this record. Need to listen to this again and again ad naseum. No words. (Bitches will say no words after well a lot of words.)

Nothing like it

Eno’s production is so good.

it sounds cool, unusual to me. great

They just have so much better than what this has to offer.

um ravi? iyo ra!

Don't have this Talking Heads, not sure why. It's a cool funky disco like, rock, with a load of Eno weirdness no. Gets stronger as it goes. 4.5 rounded down Heard before? Some Owned: No 48/198 (24%) Will I get: Probably

Fucks. Cums. Made a horrible day bearable

this album FUCKS, relentlessly // pure anxious propulsion, music from your nervous system // physically awkward in the best way, like your limbs dont know where to go // paranoid, twitchy, tightly wound but never in the same way // rhythm dynamics feel alive and unstable, always pushing // i zimbra as an opener is feral and delicious, perfect opener // life during wartime is all adrenaline and dread, no wasted motions or e-motions // air floats strangely, unsettling without being aggressive // paper is my spiritual anthem, obsessive and affirming // art-rock at peak tension- smart, weird, and fully bodied // sounds like thinking too fast

This was great and I will listen again

It was okay

gives me lemon demon vibes. i'm sick rn and feel pretty miserable but this album feels nice fav song: Cities

Great album

This was an easy listen. Solid jams. Really unique vocals, chaotic yet perfectly rhythmic.

fun n funky n whiny too

I love the talking heads <3 first listen through of this particular album!

Previously unknown (mostly). I don't know that I'd seek this out specifically but I like how their albums always feel so purposeful.

I liked this. I don't even know what I would call the genre but it was fun and upbeat and funny and weird.

To me, talking heads seems like the kind of band where you just had to be there. I don’t think they’re bad but I feel like the hype and reputation eclipses the actual product…

Kind of down the middle for me. Not my fave kinda music but not terrible

David Byrne is too 'yippy' for me. I don't mind the music, I do mind him.

My only criticism of this album is that Life During Wartime and Heaven somehow sound even better live on Stop Making Sense.

What a nice surprise to see that, despite being near the end of the challenge, there was still another Talking Heads album waiting for me! "Fear of Music" is considered by some to be their best work. The band are at the top of their game here, aided by Brian Eno once again, and a guest appearance by Robert Fripp. The lyrics depict a disaffected (and dystopian, with some artistic license) existence searching for success in New York. All set to very danceable rhythms. Talking Heads get a lot of spots on this list and there's probably not a great justification for that. But I'm not complaining.

The schizo rant about animals was pretty funny. The rest, pretty forgettable. Not a fan of Byrne’s singing.

Some bangers then a few eye rolls

Great album! Entirely wasted on my shitty job, would have been much more enjoyed smoking and dancing around my kitchen with my cat.

no se si es lo que mas me gusta de los talking heads pero tiene muchos bangers y canciones que ya conocia como Life During Wartime, sólida escucha 3.8

Что-то странное. Memories Can't Wait и Animals всё же интересные.

It’s like they’re intentionally singing really badly from a different room than the mic

Okay, I guess. Nothing stand out. The final track, Drugs, certainly sounded like they were on them.

Sometimes Bryne feel very indulged. But Heaven is one of their absolute best and I loved the seldom seen heavyiness of Memories.

Meh

Just as dreary as the weather!

I Zimbra - 5/5 Mind - 4/5 Paper - 4/5 Cities - 4.5/5 Life During Wartime - 5/5 Memories Can't Wait - 4.5/5 Air - 4/5 Heaven - 4.5/5 Animals - 4/5 Electric Guitar - 3.5/5 Drugs - 4/5 I'd first like to thank the generator for somehow giving me a Talking Heads album in back-to-back weeks, with last week's being More Songs About Buildings and Food. I wasn't exactly sure what was missing from their second album, and then I started listening to this one and it hit me. Talking Heads works way better if they mixed influences from disco, funk, world music, and the like, and that shows on this album. The way they mixed these elements all comes together to form something experimental and "higher-brow" that just works, and will continue to evolve with the band. Two of my favorites (Life During Wartime and Heaven) I think were done way better in Stop Making Sense but that's more nitpicking than anything. I hope next week I get Remain in Light with this pace. Overall: 5/5 Favorites: I Zimbra, Cities, Life During Wartime, Memories Can't Wait, Heaven

Wiiterhin LOVE LOVE LOVE! Die chönd nüd mache wo mer ned gfallt. 5 Kartonschilder mit “I love you” ide erste reihe

Has scho als vibebim kopf gha. Glaub 4 puntolinos lieged drinne. Obwohl ich nöd so angst vor musik und dem album han

also wenn's en talking head shot vo mir gäh würd wie ich über das album rede würdi säge, dass es mir chli weniger gfalle hed wie «more songs about buildings and food». natürli aber trotzdem guet, aber irgendwie hed mi dasmal am byrne sini theatralik chli meh gstresst, aber angst hani keini gha trotzdem 4 tropfe angstschweiss

Rick James said it best when he said “cocaine is a powerful drug”

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this was so groovy!!!! this makes me wanna get more into new wave

Definitely a higher rate than the first Talking Heads album I listened to

Fear of never getting that reunion tour.

Amazing record. Only 2 songs I recognize the from radio, but this is amazing to listen to.

An apt title, cause this would probably scare the shit out of a lot of folks back in the 70s. I especially loved the song that was a paranoid rant about animals. Talking heads are just a blast man.

It's good to finally hear them but I don't think I'll listen again

Great album, big fan of the band. Notable tracks include Mind, Paper, Cities, Life During Wartime, Memories Can’t Wait, Heaven.

Terrific

4/5. Fear of Music is both extremely anxious and extremely groovy. post-punk that you can dance to but there’s also a sense of unease underneath the surface. you can also see the seeds that would lead to “Remain In Light” being planted here with songs such as “I Zimbra.” All that being said I tend to prefer the Stop Making Sense live versions of several songs on this album over their studio counterparts, especially “life during wartime” and “heaven.” Which is less a knock against this album and more a testament to how insanely good Stop Making Sense is

A bit weird but not bad.

Very good

More alt, but I love them

It's alright

Of the first 5 Talking Heads albums, this is the one that perhaps took me the longest to appreciate. It has some of my favourite tracks and is the first album to properly embrace Afro beat and disco rhythms, with the influence no more apparent than in the opening track. The album is edgy, angular, groovy and no doubt influential. I still regard Remain in Light as their best album, which to me is a 10/10 album I gave 5 stars. I was thinking I’d be giving this 4 stars but I was enjoying this so much that I thought I’d give it the full 5 stars, a generous round up for what is maybe a 9/10 album. I think the last few songs on the album are always where it comes down from great to good, at least momentarily. Not quite perfect.

Not the worst, but didin’t enjoy it

Leuk en lekker album

Just pleasant to listen to. The last few tracks were slightly weaker and I did get whiplash in between Heaven and Animals, but I think this might be the best Talking Heads album I’ve heard so far. I had only listened to Speaking In Tongues outside this challenge and it’s a shame I missed out on this one for so long.

Bom álbum boa banda

Psicodelico

Love Talking Heads! I think they have always been one of the most musically creative bands out there. I love that you can't really fit them in one genre, and this album is a perfect example of what they do. Some eclectic songs. Some fun songs that you just want to tap your toes to. Some slower songs. Just a great blend and album.

Twas ok

Well it’s alright, last makes it a +1 for some reason.