A groundbreaking collaboration between Brian Eno & David Byrne – recorded with a spare, stripped down love of electronics and found sound samples –
in a mode that would have a huge influence on countless records to come! Part of the set resonates with the quirky grooves found
in Byrne's early Talking Heads records – but the overall sound is much more stark than that work, and is characterized by key found vocals and odd ethnic bits that really set the tone for each new tune. Eno's influence is felt strongly
in the simplicity of the tracks, and
in the darkly resonant production modes – that classic Eno touch used here before it became a bit too trademark,
in a way that could still make a record like this sound great, even when coming from major label sources! A key force
in shaping countless genres to come
in the next 25 years – with great tracks that include "America Is Waiting", 'Regiment", "The Jezebel Spirit", "Qu'ran", "Moonlight
In Glory", "A Secret Life", "Come With Us", and "Mountain Of Needles".
(Original pressing with Sterling stamp, including "Qu'Ran". Cover has light ringwear, some wear at the spine, and a small smudge near the bottom.)