Talking Heads - The Features Message Board Archive

carligula

Paid To Think

Group: Members
Post: 1467 of 5107
Member ID: 187
Joined: Jul. 11, 2002

Posted Monday, August 11, 2003 at 9:25 AM

Post 1 of 7

Okay, I've heard the comparisons to the Talking Heads one too many times. I'm ashamed to say that, with the exception of a few singles I'm vaguely aware of, I'm completely ignorant to this band. What albums/songs would you recommend to a Features fan? And are we talking Sergio era or Post-Sergio era Features?

Daigle is all we need to make the night complete

jamiecarroll

Sleepy Kisser

Group: Members
Post: 1917 of 3639
Member ID: 22
Joined: Nov. 28, 2001

Posted Monday, August 11, 2003 at 10:11 AM

Post 2 of 7

I think that the Features are equal parts the Kinks, the Attractions, and the Talking Heads. The Talking Heads were a great band, and if you like the Features, chances are, you'll like them.

The following albums are great:

Talking Heads: 77
More Songs About Buildings and Food
Fear of Music
Remain in Light

Their other albums I cannot vouch for, because I've never heard them.

Or if you want to listen and watch, you can rent Stop Making Sense. I think it's out on DVD now.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 10:15 am on Aug. 11, 2003)

Relevant: Prince, PT Anderson, Punk, Post-Punk, Purple, Party of Five, Peter Swanson, Peter Gabriel-led Genesis, "Peter Panic", Paul's Boutique, Potential Energy, Every Features MB member but me.

DigsySlattery

Well-dressed man in the crosshairs

Group: Members
Post: 1689 of 2813
Member ID: 127
Joined: Mar. 9, 2002

Posted Monday, August 11, 2003 at 11:05 AM

Post 3 of 7

For a Features fan, I would say that "More Songs About Buildings and Food" is the safest bet. It is a very solid album all the way through. Other than that, I only have "77" and "Fear of Music", as well as both the CD and DVD of "Stop Making Sense." All of these are pretty equally amazing.

~Digsy S. Slattery

My New York City Exploits

smee

...

Group: Members
Post: 561 of 909
Member ID: 78
Joined: Jan. 17, 2002

Posted Monday, August 11, 2003 at 3:23 PM

Post 4 of 7

if you want a good overview, try the 'sand in the vaseline' collection--the entire first disc is amazing.

uglyapeman

Officially A Fan

Group: Members
Post: 89 of 164
Member ID: 342
Joined: May. 20, 2003

Posted Monday, August 11, 2003 at 5:07 PM

Post 5 of 7

sand in vaseline is where to start. then fear of music, more songs, and i am a big fan of the true stories sound track.

Sexy Sadie

Susie Poo

Group: Members
Post: 700 of 1136
Member ID: 167
Joined: May. 6, 2002

Posted Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 11:24 PM

Post 6 of 7

if you want a good overview, try the 'sand in the vaseline' collection--the entire first disc is amazing.

Yeah, that's what I would suggest. Then, 77 or Fear of Music.

(Edited by Sexy Sadie at 10:25 pm on Aug. 12, 2003)

But what will happen to the boy when the circus comes to town?

ray davies

L'Enfant Assasin des Mouches

Group: Members
Post: 1693 of 2340
Member ID: 99
Joined: Feb. 10, 2002

Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 10:15 AM

Post 7 of 7

if you want a good overview, try the 'sand in the vaseline' collection--the entire first disc is amazing.

Yeah, that's what I would suggest. Then, 77 or Fear of Music.

I would choose Fear Of Music after Sand in the Vaseline, then Remain in Light, then '77, then More Songs......

Also, you should check out the Eno/David Byrne album "My Life in the Bush of Ghosts"...........electro-afrofunk at its finest......