Grown Backwards

by David Byrne

Grown Backwards cover art

The former Talking Heads frontman delivers a highly sophisticated and orchestrated solo album, heavily utilizing a soaring string section across the tracklist. The eclectic record notably features an aria by Georges Bizet and a duet with Rufus Wainwright, seamlessly blending classical chamber influences with Byrne's signature quirky, rhythmic pop sensibilities.

Genres

  • Art Pop
  • Chamber Pop

Tracklist

  1. Glass, Concrete & Stone
  2. The Man Who Loved Beer
  3. Au Fond du Temple Saint
  4. Empire
  5. Tiny Apocalypse
  6. She Only Sleeps
  7. Dialog Box
  8. The Other Side of This Life
  9. Why
  10. Pirates
  11. Civilization
  12. Astronaut
  13. Glad
  14. Un di Felice, Eterea
  15. Lazy