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THE REVIEW
It was June 1994, my ex and I were at his country house rummaging through his old vinyl records. He, then thirty-three, had intensely lived through that musical period that was completely missing for me (in '94 I was 21). We spent the whole night talking...
Led Zeppelin, Who, Joy Division, Clash, Cure, Smiths, and many more; almost at dawn, this record came up...
I remember that as he put it on with a smile, he said, "When this came out, it was truly revolutionary!"
At first, I didn't understand, but indeed, that opening scream that kicks off "Born Under Punches" and that title could not possibly be the work of people who want to be quickly forgotten... that night and this record definitively marked the beginning of my great love for music.
In Remain in Light there’s everything... experimentation, social commitment, electronics, African drums, choruses, the personality of Byrne and the genius of Brian Eno all magically and perfectly amalgamated; but you will read this in any review... this site allows me to give my personal interpretation of this record, and that’s what I want to do.
Like all my favorite albums - among which I could mention OK Computer - Remain in Light is to be listened to from start to finish, never randomly; each piece is perfectly linked to the other. The first part is sunny, it’s the day... with that scream full of energy, even if I'm in the office until "Once In A Lifetime," at least a part of the body moves rhythmically.
With "Houses In Motion," the sunset begins, the descending phase, until slipping into the evening, into the night, into the twilight perfectly represented by "The Overload":
A view to remember / The center is missing / They question how the future lies / ...in someone's eyes
It goes without saying that it is a desert island record and a must-have at all costs.
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This review reflects a personal and emotional journey with Talking Heads' Remain in Light. Praised as revolutionary and a desert island record, it highlights the album's perfect blend of electronic experimentation, African drums, and social commentary. The reviewer emphasizes the album's seamless flow and significance in their musical awakening.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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Talking Heads were an American band formed in the mid-1970s, known for combining new wave with funk, art-rock experimentation, and sharply observed themes of modern life.19 Reviews
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By Mariaelena
Remain in Light is a blend of surrealism in motion, overflowing with the utmost imagination, pure plasmatic schizophrenia.
"I am not crazy, but the others, they are." — Salvador Dalí, perfectly echoing the album's delirious brilliance.
By Emme.
Remain In Light is yet another step forward for the Talking Heads’ sound.
'Once In A Lifetime' appears decidedly more catchy, yet still of excellent quality.
By TelevisionTHMan
Today I will try to review, in my opinion, the best album by the Talking Heads: "Remain in Light."
"I recommend this album to everyone, especially to those who would like to get to know New Wave, or more generally, the Talking Heads."
By deJethro
The incredible musical puzzle that David Byrne and company managed to create has no other examples in musical history.
It’s an extraordinary blend of rock, funk, African polyrhythm, and so much more that it can’t be anything but recommended to every music lover.
By Battlegods
"‘Born Under Punches’ is the archetype of the exciting ‘ethnic rock’ conceived by Byrne and company."
"Belew’s killer solo is the cherry on top… way more than heavy metal!"
