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The Name of This Band is Talking Heads
by Talking Heads
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Overall Rating:
3.0968
Avg. Critic Score:
3.5754
The Name of This Band is Talking Heads Rank 4 Reviews
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cokemachineglowA caterwauling hunk of avant-garde precision. ...more
ShakingThrough.netThe second disc... is the sound of a band at the height of its powers, employing a ten-piece band and backup singers, and exhibiting an absolute mastery of its material. ...more
Pitch Fork MediaThe liner notes to the long-awaited CD debut of Talking Heads' 1982 live release, The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads , recommends other albums by the New York four-piece. The list includes each of the band's studio albums, plus Rhino's ...more
PitchforkThe result is both the best career-spanning snapshot of and single-purchase introduction to Talking Heads-- odd accolades for a live record-- and a treat for longtime fans. ...more
Adrian Denning.co.ukWell, I finally got a hold of this record, and it was definitely worth the wait and hassle of Ebay. This 2-LP live album was released after Remain In Light while the band members were taking a break from each other and trying out other side projects. ...more
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SplendidA terrific and long-overdue reissue that's sure to satiate established fans as well as the new converts it hopes to earn. ...more
All Music GuideThe Name of This Band Is Talking Heads is not only a vital document of an important, groundbreaking band on their way up, it's one of their best albums, easily surpassing Stop Making Sense. ...more
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