{"product_id":"talking-heads-talking-heads-77-import-cd","title":"Talking Heads - Talking Heads: 77 [Import CD]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlbum Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTalking Heads introduced their distinctive mix of new wave, art rock, angular rhythms, and unconventional songwriting with \u003cem\u003eTalking Heads: 77\u003c\/em\u003e, the band’s debut studio album. Originally released in 1977, the record captures the group at the beginning of its evolution from New York’s CBGB scene into one of the most innovative bands of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features the enduring “Psycho Killer” alongside early favorites including “Pulled Up,” “The Book I Read,” “Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town,” and “Don’t Worry About the Government.” David Byrne’s nervous vocal delivery and sharp guitar work are paired with the tightly controlled rhythm section of Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, while Jerry Harrison adds guitar and keyboards to the band’s distinctive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded at Sundragon Studios in New York City, \u003cem\u003eTalking Heads: 77\u003c\/em\u003e was produced by Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn, and Talking Heads. Its stripped-down arrangements, twitchy rhythms, and offbeat songwriting established many of the ideas the band would continue expanding throughout its career.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1999 European CD edition presents the complete 11-track studio album on Sire Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy Talking Heads at their rawest and most tightly wound, \u003cem\u003eTalking Heads: 77\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential starting point. From the instantly recognizable tension of “Psycho Killer” to the energetic “Pulled Up” and quirky charm of “Don’t Worry About the Government,” the album captures the band’s earliest sound before the funk, electronic, and world-music experimentation of later releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAlbum Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003e1999 European CD edition of Talking Heads’ debut studio album\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eOriginally released in 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures the classic “Psycho Killer”\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes “Pulled Up,” “The Book I Read,” and “Don’t Worry About the Government”\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eCaptures the band’s early new wave and art rock sound\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eRecorded at Sundragon Studios in New York City\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eProduced by Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn, and Talking Heads\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eReleased by Sire Records\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e1. Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    2. New Feeling\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    3. Tentative Decisions\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    4. Happy Day\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    5. Who Is It?\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    6. No Compassion\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    7. The Book I Read\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    8. Don’t Worry About the Government\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    9. First Week \/ Last Week... Carefree\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    10. Psycho Killer\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    11. Pulled Up\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFormat Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Talking Heads\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Talking Heads: 77\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e European Reissue\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studio Album\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Album Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Release Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sire Records\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7599-27423-2\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 075992742320\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePreview the album below before adding this CD edition of \u003cem\u003eTalking Heads: 77\u003c\/em\u003e to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Talking Heads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44588729237737,"sku":"UUMPQH-5B7W-00","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/talking-heads-talking-heads-77-import-cd_X0dyA.png?v=1788934003","url":"https:\/\/www.vibinvinyl.com\/products\/talking-heads-talking-heads-77-import-cd","provider":"Vibin' Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}