Talking Heads - Little Creatures [CD]

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Album Overview Talking Heads embraced a brighter, more direct approach on Little Creatures, the band’s sixth studio album. Originally released in 1985, the record moves away from t he dense rhythmic experimentation of Remain in Light and Speaking in Tongues toward concise new wave and pop-rock songwriting while retaining the group’s distinctive personality. The album opens with “And She Was” and continues through favorites including “The Lady Don’t Mind,” “Stay Up Late,” “Television Man,” and the anthemic closing track “Road to Nowhere.” Steel guitar, accordion, percussion, saxophone, and layered backing vocals give the record a warm, Americana-influenced character that sets it apart from earlier Talking Heads albums. Produced by Talking Heads and recorded with engineer Eric “E.T.” Thorngren, Little Creatures features David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth alongside guest musicians including Eric Weissberg, Steve Scales, Lenny Pickett, and Naná Vasconcelos. This 1990 U.S. CD edition presents the complete nine-track studio album on Sire Records. Why You’ll Love It If you enjoy the more melodic and accessible side of Talking Heads, Little Creatures is an essential part of the band’s catalog. Songs such as “And She Was,” “Stay Up Late,” and “Road to Nowhere” pair memorable hooks with the group’s unmistakably quirky songwriting, while the album’s warmer arrangements give it a character unlike the darker and more experimental records that came before it. Album Highlights 1990 U.S. CD edition of Talking Heads’ sixth studio album Originally released in 1985 Features “And She Was” and “Road to Nowhere” Includes “Stay Up Late,” “The Lady Don’t Mind,” and “Television Man” Blends new wave, pop rock, and Americana-influenced arrangements Features guest musicians including Eric Weissberg, Steve Scales, Lenny Pickett, and Naná Vasconcelos Produced by Talking Heads Released by Sire Records Track Listing 1. And She Was 2. Give Me Back My Name 3. Creatures of Love 4. The Lady Don’t Mind 5. Perfect World 6. Stay Up Late 7. Walk It Down 8. Television Man 9. Road to Nowhere Format Details Artist: Talking Heads Title: Little Creatures Format: CD Edition: U.S. Reissue / Repress Release Type: Studio Album Original Album Year: 1985 Physical Release Year: 1990 Label: Sire Records Catalog Number: 9 25305-2 Country: United States Release Date: October 25, 1990 UPC: 075992530521 Preview Little Creatures below before adding this CD edition to your collection. Show more