Talking Heads - Fear of Music [Rocktober 2020 Opaque Silver/Grey LP]
Talking Heads - Fear of Music [Rocktober 2020 Opaque Silver/Grey LP]
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Album Overview
Talking Heads moved further into darker rhythms, atmospheric textures, and experimental songwriting on Fear of Music, the band’s third studio album. Originally released in 1979, the record marked another major step in the group’s evolution, expanding on the new wave and art rock of their earlier work while introducing the polyrhythmic and funk-driven ideas that would become even more prominent on Remain in Light.
The album opens with the hypnotic “I Zimbra” and continues through favorites including “Cities,” “Life During Wartime,” “Memories Can’t Wait,” and “Heaven.” Songs such as “Air,” “Animals,” and “Drugs” give the record a tense, uneasy atmosphere that complements David Byrne’s increasingly abstract songwriting.
Produced by Brian Eno and Talking Heads, Fear of Music features David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth alongside contributions from musicians including Robert Fripp and Brian Eno. Basic tracks were recorded at Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth’s loft in Long Island City before additional recording and mixing were completed at studios around New York City. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
This 2020 Rocktober edition presents the complete 11-track studio album on 140-gram opaque silver/grey vinyl. Released in a limited edition of 4,000 copies, the pressing was part of Rhino’s 2020 Rocktober series of exclusive vinyl releases. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Why You’ll Love It
If you enjoy Talking Heads at their most anxious, rhythmic, and experimental, Fear of Music is an essential part of the band’s catalog. From the propulsive “Life During Wartime” and polyrhythmic “I Zimbra” to the atmospheric “Heaven” and unsettling “Drugs,” the album bridges the band’s early new wave sound with the expanded experimentation that would define their next era.
Album Highlights
- 2020 Rocktober exclusive vinyl edition
- Pressed on 140-gram opaque silver/grey vinyl
- Limited edition of 4,000 copies
- Originally released in 1979 as Talking Heads’ third studio album
- Features “Life During Wartime,” “I Zimbra,” and “Cities”
- Includes fan favorites “Heaven” and “Memories Can’t Wait”
- Produced by Brian Eno and Talking Heads
- Released by Sire Records as part of Rhino’s Rocktober series
Track Listing
Side A
1. I Zimbra
2. Mind
3. Paper
4. Cities
5. Life During Wartime
6. Memories Can’t Wait
Side B
1. Air
2. Heaven
3. Animals
4. Electric Guitar
5. Drugs
Format Details
Artist: Talking Heads
Title: Fear of Music
Format: Vinyl LP
Edition: Rocktober 2020 / Limited Edition
Release Type: Studio Album / Reissue
Vinyl Color: Opaque Silver/Grey
Vinyl Weight: 140g
Original Album Year: 1979
Physical Release Year: 2020
Label: Sire Records
Catalog Number: RCV5 6076
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Limited Edition: 4,000 copies
UPC: 603497846160
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