Released in 1979 on Sire Records, Fear of Music stands as one of Talking Heads' most celebrated and enduring works. Rated among the best albums of its era, the record showcases the band's signature blend of post-punk, new wave, and art rock, with David Byrne's distinctly unsettling lyricism set against relentless, hypnotic rhythms. Critics praised it as "deliberately, brilliantly disorienting" — an album that is as foreboding and urban as the corrugated steel aesthetic of its original packaging.
Anchored by iconic tracks like "Life During Wartime," Fear of Music remains a landmark in alternative music history that continues to captivate new listeners and longtime fans alike. This Rocktober 2020 edition on 140g opaque silver/grey vinyl features an embossed diamond plate sleeve and printed inner sleeve, giving the album a striking physical presence worthy of its legendary status.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Sire
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 10/09/2020
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TRACKS
A1. I Zimbra
A2. Mind
A3. Paper
A4. Cities
A5. Life During Wartime
A6. Memories Can't Wait
B1. Air
B2. Heaven
B3. Animals
B4. Electric Guitar
B5. Drugs
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