Talking Heads
The essential Talking Heads records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1More Songs About Buildings and FoodTalking HeadsStart here
More Songs About Buildings and Food
An Eno-produced step toward funk and groove. Tuneful and inventive. A pivotal record.
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2Fear of MusicTalking HeadsEssential
Fear of Music
A darker, Eno-produced step toward the rhythmic experiments to come. Tense and inventive. A pivotal record.
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3Talking Heads: 77Talking HeadsClassic
Talking Heads: 77
A nervy, arty debut of angular new wave and 'Psycho Killer'. Quirky and tuneful. A great beginning.
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4Remain in LightTalking HeadsClassic
Remain in Light
Afrobeat polyrhythms meet art-rock and Eno's production on a dense, ecstatic landmark led by 'Once in a Lifetime'. Layered and danceable, it expanded what a rock band could be. A high point of the era.
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5Speaking in TonguesTalking HeadsClassic
Speaking in Tongues
A funky, accessible peak, home to 'Burning Down the House'. Danceable and beloved. A commercial high.
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6Little CreaturesTalking HeadsClassic
Little Creatures
A bright, accessible peak, home to 'Road to Nowhere'. Tuneful and beloved. A high point.
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7ClassicNakedTalking Heads
- Psycho Killer from Talking Heads: 77 · on Best Punk & New Wave Songs of All Time, Best Punk & New Wave Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Punk & New Wave Songs
- Once in a Lifetime from Remain in Light · on Best Songs of the 1980s
- Burning Down the House from Speaking in Tongues · on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best 1980s Rock Songs
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