Talking Heads - The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads

Although most people probably think the only Talking Heads live release is Stop Making Sense, the fact is that there's an earlier, better live album called The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads.

Originally released in 1982 on LP and cassette, the album chronicles the growth of the band, both stylistically and personnel-wise. The first LP is the original quartet version of the band, recorded between 1977 and 1979, performing excellent versions of tunes (mostly) off 77 and More Songs About Buildings and Food. Also included were the previously unavailable "A Clean Break" and "Love Goes to a Building on Fire," as well as early versions of "Memories Can't Wait" and "Air."

The second LP comes from the Remain in Light tour, recorded in 1980 and 1981. In order to present something close to the music on that album, the original quartet lineup was greatly expanded. The excitement of this material is palpable, and the muscular band rips into these tunes with more power than the originals in most cases. The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads captures a hungry band on its way up, performing with a fire that was never matched on later tours. (AMG)

2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180 Gram

Tracklist:
The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads 1977-1979
A1 New Feeling 3:10
A2 A Clean Break 4:57
A3 Don't Worry About The Government 3:08
A4 Pulled Up 4:08
A5 Psycho Killer 5:34
B1 Artists Only 3:48
B2 Stay Hungry 4:00
B3 Air 4:09
B4 Buildings On Fire 3:36
B5 Memories (Can't Wait) 3:58
The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads 1980-1981
C1 I Zimbra
C3 Houses In Motion
C4 Life During Wartime
D1 The Great Curve
D2 Crosseyed And Painless
D3 Take Me To The River