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More Songs About Buildings and Food
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075992742528
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
MPN: 6058
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Warner Bros / Wea
Release Date: October 25, 1990
Studio: Warner Bros / Wea
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Editorial Review:
Choosing former Roxy Music member and David Bowie collaborator Brian Eno to produce them, Talking Heads expanded their sound greatly for their 1978-released second album. While most associated Eno with hi-tech, electronic fare, he surprisingly brought out the more organically rhythmic side of the Heads' material. With Jerry Harrison's keyboards playing a more pronounced role--most notably on their spirited hit cover of Al Green's "Take Me to the River"--and drummer Chris Frantz and bassist Tina Weymouth powering the band through tracks like "Stay Hungry" and "Warning Sign," leader David Byrne sounded more relaxed and "normal," even as he wandered through such high-concept works as "Artists Only" and the sprawling "Big Country." --Billy Altman
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Rating:  - (3.5 stars) The "difficult second album" in all its glory
This album is musical stew. Now, at first glance, my first sentence may make about as much sense as the album's name, which is one of my favorite album titles ever. But the stretch from tracks two through nine pretty much runs together for me. It's like a stew, and well, I enjoy parts of the stew more than others.
First, let's talk about our pre- and post-stew tracks. You've got the charged-up, catchy New Wave rocker "Thank You For Sending Me an Angel" - one of my favorite Talking Heads songs, ... Read More
Rating:  - Which is the best Talking Heads album?
Anyone could make an argument in favor of any of the first 5 studio albums and not be wrong. Having been introduced to the band primarily through "More Songs", it has a warm place in my heart. But as the years went by, the newer albums, of course, took over my turntable for long periods of time. (Yeah, the 33-1/3 kind)
Now, years after the fact, now that all of the albums are old (as am I), if I were to add it all up, this is the one I've listened to the most. The songs and production ... Read More
Rating: - Talking Heads hit their stride
The Talking Heads' debut album, Talking Heads: 77, clearly stood the test of time like few punk and proto-punk albums. But if 77 was one of the best creations of the punk genre, then with their second album, More Songs About Buildings And Food, David Byrne and co. achieved a sound of their own that transcended time and genre, and assured their place in the pantheon of rock n' roll.
In no small part, thanks are due to producer Brian Eno; though he was only four years older than Byrne himself, ... Read More
Rating:  - best TH album
Talking Heads were one of my favorite bands in the early 80's, but back then I listened mostly to Fear of Music; and Remain in Light has always been the critically more acclaimed album by the band.
Although many consider those two albums more significant, and I do not want to argue that opinion, 25 years later it's "More songs..." the CD I elect to listen to. That makes it the best Talking Heads album for me
Rating: - 4 1/2 stars-- the "second debut" with Brian Eno.
After hitting the ground running with their stunning debut, the Talking Heads decided to enlist the assistance of Brian Eno for their second album, "MOre Songs About Buildings and Food". In all likelihood, this was a wise move-- following up a debut as fresh and superb as "Talking Heads '77" was a difficult task, and in Eno they had someone who could grow their music. The partnership would last through the next two Talking Heads albums, a collaborative effort between Eno and Byrne ("My Life in the Bush ... Read More
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