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'''''Naked''''' is the eighth and final studio album by | '''''Naked''''' is the eighth and final studio album by [[Talking Heads]], released on March 15, 1988, by [[Sire Records]]. Following the more straightforward new wave and pop rock sound on ''[[Little Creatures]]'' (1985) and ''[[True Stories (album)|True Stories]]'' (1986), ''Naked'' marked a return to the worldbeat stylings of both ''[[Remain in Light]]'' (1980) and ''[[Speaking in Tongues]]'' (1983), blending elements of Afrobeat, Latin funk, and art pop. The album's songs were formed from improvisational jam sessions recorded in Paris, which featured the participation of numerous guest musicians such as former [[Smiths]] guitarist [[Johnny Marr]] and singer [[Kirsty MacColl]]. Lyrics and vocals were then added in New York City following the Paris recordings. | ||
''Naked'' was positively received by critics, who viewed it as a return to form for the band following the mixed responses to ''True Stories''; retrospective assessments, however, have been more lukewarm. The album was also a moderate commercial success, peaking at No. 19 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart, later being certified gold by both the RIAA and BPI. Following the album's release, Talking Heads officially went on hiatus, with its members focusing on various side-projects over the course of the next few years; frontman [[David Byrne]] would eventually announce in December 1991 that the band had dissolved. | ''Naked'' was positively received by critics, who viewed it as a return to form for the band following the mixed responses to ''True Stories''; retrospective assessments, however, have been more lukewarm. The album was also a moderate commercial success, peaking at No. 19 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart, later being certified gold by both the RIAA and BPI. Following the album's release, Talking Heads officially went on hiatus, with its members focusing on various side-projects over the course of the next few years; frontman [[David Byrne]] would eventually announce in December 1991 that the band had dissolved. | ||
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* [[Kirsty MacColl]] – backing vocals on "(Nothing But) Flowers" and "Bill" | * [[Kirsty MacColl]] – backing vocals on "(Nothing But) Flowers" and "Bill" | ||
* Alex Haas – whistling on "Bill" | * Alex Haas – whistling on "Bill" | ||
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