Self-Isolation Vinyl Fest #6 - Speaking In Tongues - Talking Heads

The first thing that struck me was the percussive sound and the use of synthesizers. In fact, it was heavily studio-produced, but the music still feels alive.

It's quite poppy, but it has lots of different layers and influences, so it should appeal to quite a diverse audience.

My favourite is 'Slippery People' (Side A, Track 4). (There's an interesting live soul version of this done by the Staple Singers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kje7M0KxnRk)

The album was promoted in the famous 'Big Suit' concert:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av3j4WStj2A

I like the geometric artwork, as well as the colours and the handwritten notes. This was done by David Byrne, who had a bit of an ego, apparently!

The two backing singers (Nona Hendryx and Dolette McDonald) are worth listening to on their own, both having great careers - even though they managed to spell Dolette McDonald's name incorrectly on the LP!
e.g.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAUmY4FfApA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dBCc_NHHx4

Listen to the full album here!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXkJNXY_di3CI6OafQ1rYIY4OPorsdV-

Unusual embossed symbol!