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From: asente@decwrl.UUCP (Paul Asente)
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Subject: Re: Bowie / Talking Heads albums
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Date: Tue, 13-Nov-84 23:26:58 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 13 23:26:58 1984
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> 	So we bought the Talking Heads' album, "Stop Making Sense".
> Well, they've really funked out. Its a live album, I know, and
> this comparison may not be right, but Psycho Killer and Life During
> Wartime sound mellow on the live album, more energetic and desperate
> on the studio albums. Also Burne couldn't hit the highs on the
> live version of Psycho Killer that he did on the studio album.
> Its been 7 years since their 1977 album and all I could think is
> gee, they're getting old (not that we all aren't), but somehow
> I miss the Talking Heads from the time of their first 2 albums.

It's not at all clear that this requalifies as a live album.  In the small
print on the back of the album it reads

Recorded at The Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, December 1983 by The Record
	Plant Mobile
Re-recording for film at Can Am and Ocean Way, Los Angeles and Right
	Track, New York

So it's at least semi-live, but it may have been patched up a bit.

Anyway, IT never claims to be a live album.  It claims to be a soundtrack
album.  The Talking Heads already have a live album.

I'm just p.o.'ed that "Stop Making Sense" doesn't have "This Must Be the
Place (Naive Melody)," my favorite cut from Sp eak in gi n To ngu es.
I could do without "Swamp;" the version is good but I don't think it's one
of their best songs.  I've been awaiting the movie for months, ever since
I had to miss the premiere last spring at the SF Film Festival.

	-paul asente
 
p.s.  90% of David Byrne's lyrics qualify for the "best lyrics" contest.
They just take a little effort.  Many of the best things in life require a
little effort.

And you're standing here beside me
I love the passing of time
Never for money
Always for love
Cover up & say goodnight...say goodnight