Released as part of EMI’s Essential series, this 2011 compilation brings together the most influential tracks from Talking Heads’ groundbreaking catalog. From art-rock experimentation to infectious rhythms, the band’s signature blend of cerebral lyrics and danceable grooves is fully represented. A perfect entry point for new listeners and a compact retrospective for longtime fans.
Track List
- Psycho Killer – 4:20
- Take Me To The River – 5:03
- Heaven – 4:01
- Life During Wartime – 3:41
- Once In A Lifetime – 4:19
- Houses In Motion – 4:33
- This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) – 4:56
- Slippery People – 3:30
- Burning Down The House – 4:00
- Road To Nowhere – 4:19
- And She Was – 3:39
- Wild Wild Life – 3:41
- Blind – 5:00
- (Nothing But) Flowers – 5:33
- Sax And Violins – 5:18
- Lifetime Piling Up – 3:52
Features
2011 European release
CD compilation format
Label: EMI
Series: Essential (5)
Catalog number: 50999 6 80263 2 5
UPC: 5099968026325
Includes 16 tracks spanning 1977–1992
Remastered audio
Standard jewel case with booklet
Curated selection of Talking Heads’ most iconic songs
- Country of Origin United Kingdom
- Artist Talking Heads
- CD Grading Mint (M)
- Record Label EMI
- Occasion Birthday
- Case Type Jewel Case: Standard
- Inlay Condition Mint (M)
- Colour Multicoloured
- Unit Type Unit
- Format CD
- Release Year 2011
- Style Punk/New Wave, Experimental Rock, New Wave, Punk
- Features Compilation, Sealed, Studio Recording
- Performer Orchestra /
- Unit Quantity 1
- Catalogue Number 50999 6 80263 2 5
- Composer /
- Release Title Essential
- Case Condition Mint (M)
- Edition Reissue
- Type Album
- Producer /
- Era 1980s
- Instrument Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitar
- Conductor /
- Run Time 2388 Sec
- Genre Pop, Alternative, Rock, Contemporary Christian
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