Talking̲ Heads – Fear Of Music (1979) [Full Album]

Fear of Music is the third studio album by the American new wave band Talking Heads, released on August 3, 1979, by Sire Records. It was recorded at locations in New York City during April and May 1979 and was produced by Brian Eno and Talking Heads. The album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 and number 33 on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned the singles "Life During Wartime", "I Zimbra", and "Cities".

Fear of Music received favorable reviews from critics. Praise centered on its unconventional rhythms and frontman David Byrne's lyrical performances. The album is often considered one of Talking Heads' best releases and has been featured in several publications' lists of the best albums of all time.

Tracklist:
Side one
1. I Zimbra 0:00
2. Mind 3:05
3. Paper 7:18
4. Cities 9:59
5. Life During Wartime 14:14
6. Memories Can't Wait 17:56
Side two
1. Air 21:28
2. Heaven 25:00
3. Animals 29:03
4. Electric Guitar 32:33
5. Drugs 35:37

Talking Heads
David Byrne – lead vocals, guitar; backing vocals ("I Zimbra")
Jerry Harrison – guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
Tina Weymouth – bass guitar, backing vocals
Chris Frantz – drums

Additional musicians
Brian Eno – treatments; backing vocals ("I Zimbra"), additional vocals
Gene Wilder – congas ("I Zimbra", "Life During Wartime")
Ari – congas ("I Zimbra", "Life During Wartime")
Robert Fripp – guitar ("I Zimbra")
The Sweetbreathes (Lani Weymouth, Laura Weymouth, Tina Weymouth) – backing vocals ("Air")
Julie Last – backing vocals ("I Zimbra")
Hassam Ramzy – surdo ("I Zimbra")
Abdou M'Boup – djembe, talking drum ("I Zimbra")
Assane Thiam – percussion ("I Zimbra")

The birds on "Drugs" were recorded at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane, Australia

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