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'''''Fear of Music''''' is the third studio album by American new wave band [[Talking Heads]], released on August 3, 1979, by [[Sire Records]]. It was recorded at locations in New York City during April and May 1979 and was produced by [[Brian Eno]] and Talking Heads. The album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 and number 33 on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned the singles | '''''Fear of Music''''' is the third studio album by American new wave band [[Talking Heads]], released on August 3, 1979, by [[Sire Records]]. It was recorded at locations in New York City during April and May 1979 and was produced by [[Brian Eno]] and Talking Heads. The album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 and number 33 on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned the singles [[Life During Wartime|''Life During Wartime'']], [[I Zimbra|''I Zimbra'']], and ''[[Cities]]''. | ||
''Fear of Music'' received favorable reviews from critics. Praise centered on its unconventional rhythms and frontman [[David Byrne]]'s lyrical performances. The album is often considered one of Talking Heads' best releases and has been featured in several publications' lists of the best albums of all time. | ''Fear of Music'' received favorable reviews from critics. Praise centered on its unconventional rhythms and frontman [[David Byrne]]'s lyrical performances. The album is often considered one of Talking Heads' best releases and has been featured in several publications' lists of the best albums of all time. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The album received favorable reviews. | |||
==Track listing== | ==Track listing== | ||
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|length1 = 3:09 | |length1 = 3:09 | ||
|writer1 = Byrne, [[Brian Eno]], [[Hugo Ball]] | |writer1 = Byrne, [[Brian Eno]], [[Hugo Ball]] | ||
|title2 = Mind | |title2 = [[Mind]] | ||
|length2 = 4:13 | |length2 = 4:13 | ||
|title3 = Paper | |title3 = [[Paper]] | ||
|length3 = 2:39 | |length3 = 2:39 | ||
|title4 = [[ | |title4 = [[Cities]] | ||
|length4 = 4:10 | |length4 = 4:10 | ||
|title5 = [[Life During Wartime]] | |title5 = [[Life During Wartime]] | ||
|length5 = 3:41 | |length5 = 3:41 | ||
|writer5 = Byrne, [[Chris Frantz]], [[Jerry Harrison]], [[Tina Weymouth]] | |writer5 = Byrne, [[Chris Frantz]], [[Jerry Harrison]], [[Tina Weymouth]] | ||
|title6 = Memories Can't Wait | |title6 = [[Memories Can't Wait]] | ||
|length6 = 3:30 | |length6 = 3:30 | ||
|writer6 = Byrne, Harrison | |writer6 = Byrne, Harrison | ||
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{{tracklist | {{tracklist | ||
|headline = Side two | |headline = Side two | ||
|title1 = Air | |title1 = [[Air]] | ||
|length1 = 3:34 | |length1 = 3:34 | ||
|title2 = [[Heaven]] | |title2 = [[Heaven]] | ||
|length2 = 4:01 | |length2 = 4:01 | ||
|writer2 = Byrne, Harrison | |writer2 = Byrne, Harrison | ||
|title3 = Animals | |title3 = [[Animals]] | ||
|length3 = 3:30 | |length3 = 3:30 | ||
|title4 = Electric Guitar | |title4 = [[Electric Guitar]] | ||
|length4 = 3:03 | |length4 = 3:03 | ||
|title5 = Drugs | |title5 = [[Drugs]] | ||
|length5 = 5:10 | |length5 = 5:10 | ||
|writer5 = Byrne, Eno | |writer5 = Byrne, Eno | ||
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{{tracklist | {{tracklist | ||
|headline = Expanded CD reissue bonus tracks | |headline = Expanded CD reissue bonus tracks | ||
|title12 = Dancing for Money | |title12 = [[Dancing for Money]] | ||
|note12 = Unfinished outtake | |note12 = Unfinished outtake | ||
|length12 = 2:42 | |length12 = 2:42 | ||
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*David Byrne – concept | *David Byrne – concept | ||
*Spencer Drate – cover/inner sleeve typography design | *Spencer Drate – cover/inner sleeve typography design | ||
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