Talking Heads - The Best of Talking Heads
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The Best of Talking Heads
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| Artist(s) | Talking Heads |
| Studio | Rhino / Wea |
| Release Date | August 17, 2004 |
| UPC Code | 081227648824 |
| Buy this item | $14.99 at Amazon.com
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1 Audio CD, Usually ships in 24 hours, Original recording remastered
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About Talking Heads - The Best of Talking Heads
Formed in NYC in the mid-'70s by David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth, and ex-Modern Lover Jerry Harrison, the Talking Heads evolved out of their now-legendary humble beginnings at CBGB's to become one of the most adventurous and influential bands ever. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, the Heads' visionary, polyrhythmic sound daringly combined funk and punk, African beats, avant-garde minimalism, and pure pop. From their 1977 debut through their Brian Eno-produced classics to their '88 farewell, Naked, they both pushed artistic boundaries and delivered indelible radio hits like "Once In A Lifetime" and "Burning Down The House." Album Description
Tracks
- Love ->
- Building On Fire
- Psycho Killer
- Oh, Love Comes To Town
- Take Me To The River
- Found A Job
- Life During Wartime
- Heaven
- Memories Can't Wait
- Once In A Lifetime
- Houses In Motion
- This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)
- Girlfriend Is Better
- Burning Down The House
- Road To Nowhere
- And She Was
- Wild Wild Life
- Blind
- (Nothing But) Flowers
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User Reviews
Average user review: 
(21 reviews)
.... thats what you must have if you dont grab this OUTSTANDING cd. only wish I had spotted it years ago, what a great set of tunes!!! A lot of bang for the buck.
August 12, 2008 |  | An extremely well-done introduction to the band |  |
The Best of Talking Heads is the latest in a (relatively short compared to other artists) line of "Greatest Hits" for the band. However, if you are someone who is looking for a single-disc package of the best songs from each of the band's albums, this is the CD for you. With an average of two songs from each album and a running time of over 75 minutes, it gives a very good overview of the band. The songs are very well picked given the limitations of the medium, and I don't think you can do much better when trying to turn a casual listener into a full-fledged fan. Sure, you can argue about the selections: "Houses in Motion" over "Born Under Punches"? No "I Zimbra"? But remember, this CD is for "new" listeners, and throwing songs like "Born Under Punches" in is like trying to teach calculus to a five-year-old. As for "I Zimbra", it pales in comparison to the other three selections from Fear of Music. Overall, this album is a great conversion tool to pop in while driving with a friend, which is exactly what it is for.
August 4, 2008What's not to like , the sound is perfect , the music is awesome , great collection , highly recommended.
May 25, 2008All of the best of Talking Heads, good cd!!! I hadn't heard some of the songs and love them better than the ones I had heard. Heaven is a great song and so is Road to Nowhere.
May 19, 2008This is an excellent collection. It's missing 'I, Zimbra', 'The Big Country' and although it wasn't released as a single, I wish it had 'Drugs' on it, but it has all the other hits. This is a great collection for most Talking Heads fans.
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