The final album from the Talking Heads, and a set that returns them to some
of the global elements
of their mid-period records, but with a vibe that shows lots
of the shifting studio technology
of the time! The set's almost a precursor
of some
of the remix modes that would show up on the world music market during the 90s – as David Byrne and crew effortlessly borrow beats and instrumentation from Latin, Brazilian, and other
cultures – while still weaving those elements into tunes that resonate with the work the group had been doing on more recent records. Byrne's vocals have that maturing quality that echoes with more
soulful currents than at the start – and the set features a fair bit
of guest instrumentation, from rock, jazz, and world music musicians. Titles include "Flowers", "The Democratic Circus", "Cool Water", "Mommy Daddy You & I", "The Facts
Of Life", "Blind", "Totally Nude", and "Mr Jones".
(Rocktober reissue on purple vinyl.)