Talking Heads – Remain in Light

Album Info

Artist: Talking Heads

Title: Remain in Light

Year: 1980

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Tracklist

  • 1. Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) - 2005 Remaster (5:49)
  • 2. Crosseyed and Painless - 2005 Remaster (4:45)
  • 3. The Great Curve - 2005 Remaster (6:27)
  • 4. Once in a Lifetime - 2005 Remaster (4:19)
  • 5. Houses in Motion - 2005 Remaster (4:33)
  • 6. Seen and Not Seen - 2005 Remaster (3:24)
  • 7. Listening Wind - 2005 Remaster (4:42)
  • 8. The Overload - 2005 Remaster (6:02)
  • 9. Fela's Riff - Unfinished Outtake (5:16)
  • 10. Unison - Unfinished Outtake (4:46)
  • 11. Double Groove - Unfinished Outtake (4:24)
  • 12. Right Start - Unfinished Outtake (4:07)

Review

'Remain in Light' tastes like a ripe mango dipped in stardust, its juices dripping with the vibrant rhythms of a Nigerian marketplace. This Talking Heads masterpiece, birthed in the sultry embrace of the Bahamas and the urban pulse of New York, paints a sonic canvas awash with colors I've never seen before - electric oranges and shimmering purples that dance across my vision with every listen.

David Byrne's voice, a quirky instrument in its own right, weaves through the intricate tapestry of sound like a silver thread. 'Once in a Lifetime' feels like diving into a cool, clear pool on a sweltering day, the water enveloping you in existential questions that tickle your skin. The polyrhythms of 'Crosseyed and Painless' and 'The Great Curve' taste like a spicy curry, each bite revealing new layers of flavor that set your tongue alight.

This album isn't just music; it's a living, breathing entity that whispers secrets of identity and society into your ear. It's a shape-shifter, morphing from African-inspired grooves to art-rock experimentalism with the grace of a chameleon. 'Remain in Light' doesn't just remain - it radiates, pulsates, and reverberates through time, leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape that tastes like eternity. - Calista