This is the album that some folks proclaimed they "stopped sounding like Radiohead and came into their own".
While I feel they managed to make their best one at that time,I thought the Radiohead comparisons weren't entirely fair.
They were also better song craftsmen.
I think Thom York can be overrated.
A beautiful album.
I always thought they did some fascinating stuff.
I think, now that I'm older, I just don't appreciate their sound, which can seem a bit whiny to me.
That said, I appreciate the material, especially The Weight and I Shall Be Released.
It always frustrated me that folks lumped the title track in the same category as "God Bless The USA" and such, when it's actually an indictment.
I grew up with this album, and even listening with older, wiser ears...I still find it great.
The melodies and the songcraft still solid.
I get that his voice and his style may not be for everyone, and the sound of it all is full-on 80s stadium rock
This album gave voice to a certain disillusioned, working class, segment of the population.
Unfortunately,I suspect it will be looked upon today as a segment that is not as important as others, and just needs to shut up.
And that's misguided.
This was a joy to hear again
Love this one.
Beautiful orchestrations and I enjoy the eccentricity of it all.
I may in the minority, but I prefer it to Yellow Brick Road.
Know this one back to front.
I love it, even if it's of a time
Curtis is one of my all time favorites, and this is one of his best.
A classic.
Still holds up.
She's fantastic!
I have kind a soft spot for Scott Walker AND he was bizarre as hell.
This one's a bit moody mushy for me, but I get the appeal.
Not one I reach for often, but I appreciate it.
Classic.
Not my all time favorite Talking Heads, but damn it's good.
I always leaned toward Pearl Jam and Screaming Trees, but I recognize the quality here.
Never got in to it like everyone else, but I do appreciate the harmonies.
Never got in to them.
Tried again for this, but... Nah.
