The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads

by Talking Heads

The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads cover art

Chronicling the band's evolution from a tense art-punk quartet to an expanded, polyrhythmic funk powerhouse, 'The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads' pulls from performances spanning 1977 to 1981. The first half focuses on their early, nervous energy, while the second half unveils the massive, rhythm-heavy groove ensemble that brought their later masterpieces to life. It remains a vital document of their rapid creative expansion on the stage.

Genres

  • New Wave
  • Post-Punk
  • Art Punk

Tracklist

  1. Psycho Killer
  2. Life During Wartime
  3. Take Me To The River
  4. Houses In Motion