(continued) ...At this point in their career, Talking Heads were still basically an underground band; it was "Burning Down the House" that really thrust them into the mainstream, and Stop Making Sense documents their arrival as a more or less mainstream act. 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... it's one of their finest releases." - Sean Westergaard, All Music Guide
"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... (to be continued)
"And She Was", "Once In A Lifetime", "Life During Wartime", "Psycho Killer"... All of these are classics. But no one goes, "Oh, that was the Talking Heads!" when they hear a song, unlike a song by Queen or Phil Collins..
Try listening to "The Great Curve" (I suggest the live version from their first live CD; before "Burning Down the House" was released) and then tell me that this band didn't stay under the radar for most of their career while still succeeding along the way.
get over yourself. i like talking heads as much as the next person, but don't kid yourself into thinking they were 'underrated' or under the radar in any way. 4 of their albums are on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and they are widely considered as one of the most popular bands from the 80's...dont give me this "before 'their hit single' was released" music aficianado nonsense
I have been a Tom Jones fan since I was about 12 years old, (approximately 75 years ago) so I'm glad to see him still carrying on. I prefer his version. Mazeltov, Tom!
I like the Tom Jones/Cardigans version. The mix of male/female vocals works really well. And David Byrne's manic delivery does grate badly on the Heads' version.
The new version wins to me. I like the awkward feeling in the old version, but his way of singing like he's screaming gets soon anoying. The beat of the Cardigans is nice as well, and I like the "radio" effect on the voices. Besides, the video of Tom Jones and the Cardigan is better (to me)
el cover supera en mucho a la original
elesmar 2 years ago
the cardignas orignal vid -- where is it?
i cant find it.
TIBUIN 2 years ago
I enjoy both versions. I loved the Talking Heads' version as a kid, and I still do, and the Cardigans' version is fun and upbeat.
KawaiiKinesis 3 years ago
I simply don't get the oryginal version.
Music is strange - makes me think of those funky Sci-Fi movies of 70s. Vocals are mix of screaming in agony and shouting.
Not to mention the out-of-any-theme video that simply makes no sense.
Well, maybe I just was born too late to understand it. After all 70s and 80s were the most 'kitschy' of all decades.
Now go on and flame me.
magikmw 3 years ago
Talking Heads version is better.
Tabljet 3 years ago
(continued) ...At this point in their career, Talking Heads were still basically an underground band; it was "Burning Down the House" that really thrust them into the mainstream, and Stop Making Sense documents their arrival as a more or less mainstream act. 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... it's one of their finest releases." - Sean Westergaard, All Music Guide
ThisIsntLeonard 3 years ago
"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... (to be continued)
ThisIsntLeonard 3 years ago
Original version, hands down. Talking Heads are one of the most underrated bands from the 20th century.
ThisIsntLeonard 3 years ago
what makes you say they're 'underrated'?
vitradesk 3 years ago
"And She Was", "Once In A Lifetime", "Life During Wartime", "Psycho Killer"... All of these are classics. But no one goes, "Oh, that was the Talking Heads!" when they hear a song, unlike a song by Queen or Phil Collins..
Try listening to "The Great Curve" (I suggest the live version from their first live CD; before "Burning Down the House" was released) and then tell me that this band didn't stay under the radar for most of their career while still succeeding along the way.
ThisIsntLeonard 3 years ago
get over yourself. i like talking heads as much as the next person, but don't kid yourself into thinking they were 'underrated' or under the radar in any way. 4 of their albums are on Rolling Stone magazine's 2003 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and they are widely considered as one of the most popular bands from the 80's...dont give me this "before 'their hit single' was released" music aficianado nonsense
vitradesk 3 years ago
I have been a Tom Jones fan since I was about 12 years old, (approximately 75 years ago) so I'm glad to see him still carrying on. I prefer his version. Mazeltov, Tom!
athanasius300 3 years ago
Talking Heads wins hands down
shamyhutch 3 years ago
I like the Tom Jones/Cardigans version. The mix of male/female vocals works really well. And David Byrne's manic delivery does grate badly on the Heads' version.
hyperwhizzkid 3 years ago 2
The new version wins to me. I like the awkward feeling in the old version, but his way of singing like he's screaming gets soon anoying. The beat of the Cardigans is nice as well, and I like the "radio" effect on the voices. Besides, the video of Tom Jones and the Cardigan is better (to me)
VincentPhil 4 years ago