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Cat: 060349 7825028. Rel: 11 Nov 24
Indie/Alternative

Side 1 - Track 1. Uh-Oh, Love Comes To TownSide 1 - Track 2. New FeelingSide 1 - Track 3. Tentative DecisionsSide 1 - Track 4. Happy DaySide 1 - Track 5. Who Is It?Side 1 - Track 6. No CompassionSide 2 - Track 1. The Book I ReadSide 2 - Track 2. Don't Worry About The GovernmentSide 2 - Track 3. First Week/Last Week CarefreeSide 2 - Track 4. Psycho KillerSide 2 - Track 5. Pulled UpSide 3 - Track 1. Sugar On My TongueSide 3 - Track 2. I Want To LiveSide 3 - Track 3. Love: Building On FireSide 3 - Track 4. I Wish You Wouldn't Say ThatSide 3 - Track 5. Psycho Killer (acoustic version)Side 3 - Track 6. Uh-Oh, Love Comes To Town (alternate Pop version)Side 3 - Track 7. New Feeling (alternate Pop version)Side 4 - Track 1. Pulled Up (alternate Pop version)Side 4 - Track 2. Stay Hungry (1977 version)Side 4 - Track 3. First Week/Last Week Carefree (acoustic version)Side 4 - Track 4. I Feel It In My HeartSide 4 - Track 5. Psycho Killer (alternate version)

Talking Heads: 77 marks the band's audacious entry into the music scene, brimming with quirky, infectious energy. It opens with 'Uh-Oh, Love Comes To Town', a playful yet complex love song that introduces David Byrne's distinctive lyrical style and the band's adventurous spirit. With its upbeat tempo and unexpected steel drum accents, the track hints at the future explorations of rhythm by members Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz. The album's standout tracks, like 'New Feeling', showcase Byrne's abstract musings set against a tight, driving backdrop. This introspective yet rhythmic approach establishes a refreshing distance from typical rock conventions. Similarly, 'Tentative Decisions' displays a blend of mechanical and human elements, reflecting Byrne's unique perspective. Contrastingly, tracks such as 'Psycho Killer' present a darker tone, discussing sociopathy with catchy hooks, while 'No Compassion' conveys a menacing detachment, talking of the complexities of urban life in 1977 New York. The infectious simplicity of 'Who Is It' reveals the band's ability to flirt with mainstream sentiment without succumbing to cliche. Throughout the album, Talking Heads demonstrate their skillful manipulation of sound and structure, weaving vibrant sonic details into an engaging tapestry. This debut not only highlights their artistic vision but also lays the groundwork for the visionary work to come.