Talking Heads were an American art-rock band from New York City. They released eight studio albums between 1977 and 1988 and scored crossover hits with “Psycho Killer,” “Take Me to the River,” “Life During Wartime,” “Once In a Lifetime,” “Burning Down the House,” “And She Was,” and “Wild Wild Life.” They emerged from the new […]
Talking Heads: 77 is the debut album by the Talking Heads, released on September 16, 1977, on Sire. 77 is a pivotal artifact of the burgeoning New Wave and post-punk movements, showcasing the band’s minimalist yet quirky art-rock sound and David Byrne’s distinctive, often anxious, lyrical perspective. The album introduced their unique blend of intellectual […]
The Complete Score from the Broadway Production of “The Catherine Wheel” is a 69-minute musical score by David Byrne for the title-sake dance production by choreographer Twyla Tharp, released on cassette in 1981 on Sire. A 41-minute distillation of the score, Songs From “The Catherine Wheel,” appeared concurrently on vinyl. Tracklist: A1. “Light Bath” (1:11) […]
