MB Classics: Talking Heads - Remain in Light

**Janszoon** · 02-12-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel

I'm waiting for you guys to realize that I'm not Blank, and this album isn't on the list.

Till then...

Remain in Light is pure energy. It is heat in aural form. Those who can't get down with the delicious and frantic psycho funk are clearly assailable in their musical tastes. 10/10

Also, Grindy is right, their live show in Rome is a masterpiece of artistry. For those who haven't seen it, go watch it on youtube.

I have to say, "pure energy" and "heat" are not things associate with albums as low key as Remain in Light.

Oriphiel · 02-12-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I have to say, "pure energy" and "heat" are not things associate with albums as low key as Remain in Light.

Why not? Heat can sizzle slowly just as surely as it can fry in an instant.

This album is dripping with energy, every kind of energy. The only limit is your ability to sense the full spectrum of it.

**Janszoon** · 02-12-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel

Why not? Heat can sizzle slowly just as surely as it can fry in an instant.

This album is dripping with energy, every kind of energy. The only limit is your ability to sense the full spectrum of it.

Why not? Because it's not a high energy album. It has kind of a chilly feel to it to me, both in the production and in the songwriting. Fear of Music is like that too, but it's a superior album. It's not a bad thing—I like a lot of cold albums—it just is what it is.

Psy-Fi · 02-14-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by grindy

It's an amazing and unassailable album.
I prefer the live albums because they are more energetic.
Therefore just a 9/10.
My usual go-to recordings are The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads and the Rome Concert 1980 bootleg.
You should try those, OQB.

Pretty much my thoughts as well. I saw them live a couple of times in the early 80's and they were a phenomenal live act. In addition to the live album and video you mentioned, these two are also on my list of favorite live Talking Heads albums and videos...

Talking Heads - Berklee Performing Arts Centre (1979)

Talking Heads - Capitol Theatre (1980)

Oriphiel · 02-17-2018, 11:24 AM

Dear Frownland,

Vote already, you busty crustacean.

Oriphiel · 03-16-2018, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Oriphiel

Dear Frownland,

Vote already, you busty crustacean.

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OccultHawk · 02-12-2018, 09:18 AM

The release date is important.

This album was an early gold standard for 1980’s pop music. It’s also a post-modern melding of many different styles. 10/10 from me.

Ori, nice work hijacking the thread idea.

**Frownland** · 02-12-2018, 11:17 AM

You have fun with that.

**Janszoon** · 02-12-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

You have fun with that.

Will do.

Oriphiel · 02-12-2018, 11:28 AM

Nah, the keys are definitely high. Remain in coldness, Snowman.

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