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Talking Heads -
Remain in Light
(USA, 1980, new wave / post-punk)
So Brian Eno and David Byrne team up for Talking Heads
magnum opus--no! That's just what they're fighting against (according to Wikipedia). Talking Heads is more than just Byrne, and the band proves it by bringing in all kinds of experimentation with loops, polyrhythms, and electronic sounds that paved the way for the future of popular music. This is one of those so-called "important" albums, and I guess so. I mean, there's a lot going on here. This album doesn't sound like it was released in 1980. It still sounds fresh today, which is strong evidence of its far-reaching influence. But for me, Talking Heads will never be one of my favorite bands. I like them and respect them, and they have a secure place in my collection, but I doubt I ever end up rating one of their albums 5-stars. I know this is crazy, but they just seem like...they're a bunch or robots or lizard people, and I find that thought off-putting.