Talking Heads

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“People would ask: ‘Is David Byrne a genius or a moron?’ I wanted to nip that ‘moron’ bit in the bud, so it was better to say ‘genius.’ The truth is somewhere in between”: The prog credentials of Talking Heads

By Paul Lester published 1 February 24

The eccentric post-punk outfit certainly progressed with albums including More Songs About Buildings And Food, Fear Of Music and Remain In Light… but were they actually progressive?

Interviews

Listen to Paramore's cover of Talking Heads classic Burning Down The House, from the forthcoming tribute album Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense

By Paul Brannigan published 31 January 24

Hayley Williams channels the spirit of David Byrne on Paramore's punk-funk cover of Talking Heads anthem Burning Down The House

Albums

A picture of David Byrne performing with Talking Heads

"Little tyrant" David Byrne regrets how Talking Heads split went down

By Stef Lach published 20 August 23

David Byrne says he regrets the way Talking Heads came to an end – as band prep for Stop Making Sense re-release

Bands & Artists

Talking Heads announce Stop Making Sense 40th anniversary reissue

By Jerry Ewing published 16 March 23

New 4k film restoration and full concert double vinyl release for Talking Heads' groundbreaking Stop Making Sense

Bands & Artists

A photograph of Jimi Hendrix sat outside on a park bench

20 albums that changed the course of rock'n'roll

By Classic Rock last updated 20 September 22

From King Crimson putting prog on the map to Metallica taking thrash metal to the masses, here are 20 albums that defined the rock genre as we know it

Albums