Description
Talking Heads – Fear Of Music / Sire Audio CD / 7599-27428-2
UPC 075992742825
Product Details
- Label: Sire – 7599-27428-2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Europe
- Released: August 3, 1979
- Genre: Rock
Overview
Fear of Music is the third studio album by the influential American rock band Talking Heads. Released in 1979, the album was produced by Brian Eno and the band, capturing their signature blend of new wave, funk, and post-punk influences. The record features unconventional rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics delivered by frontman David Byrne. With tracks like "Life During Wartime," "I Zimbra," and "Cities," the album became a critical and commercial success, reaching No. 21 on the Billboard 200 and No. 33 on the UK Albums Chart.
Fear of Music is widely regarded as one of Talking Heads' finest albums, often appearing on lists of the greatest albums of all time, thanks to its experimental nature and compelling blend of rock and funk elements. The band's collaboration with Brian Eno continued to shape their distinct sound, which would influence generations of musicians across genres.
Track Listing
- I Zimbra
- Mind
- Paper
- Cities
- Life During Wartime
- Memories Can't Wait
- Air
- Heaven
- Animals
- Electric Guitar
- Drugs
Credits
- Concept By (Cover): Jerry Harrison
- Effects (Treatments): Brian Eno
- Engineer: Tim Heid, Chris Martinez, Joe Barbaria, Rod O'Brian, Neil Teeman
- Management: Gary Kurfirst
- Mastered By: Greg Calbi
- Photography (Thermograph): Jimmy Garcia
- Producer: Brian Eno, Talking Heads
- Written By: David Byrne (tracks 2 to 11), Brian Eno, David Byrne, and Heidi Ball (track 1)
Notable Features
- Produced by Brian Eno and Talking Heads, continuing their fruitful collaboration.
- Features the innovative sound of David Byrne’s lyrics and Eno's atmospheric treatments.
- Includes the band's hit singles "Life During Wartime," "I Zimbra," and "Cities."
- Often cited as one of the best albums of the 1970s and an influential release in the new wave genre.
