REMAIN IN LIGHT
Track Listing
Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)
Crosseyed and Painless
The Great Curve
Once in a Lifetime
Houses in Motion
Seen and Not Seen
Listening Wind
The Overload
My Rating
9/10
Average Critic Rating
10/10
Overview
This groundbreaking fusion of Post-Punk, Funk, and Afrobeat, ‘Remain In Light ‘is a hypnotic, rhythmic masterpiece that redefined the possibilities of Rock music. Built on layered polyrhythms, looping grooves, and intricate sonic textures, the album creates an almost trance-like atmosphere, pushing the band’s experimental tendencies to new heights. David Byrne’s fragmented vocal delivery adds to the album’s relentless energy, weaving themes of identity, technology, and existential unease into its swirling, ever-evolving soundscapes. Guided by Brian Eno, the production embraces a dense, almost collage-like approach, where each track unfolds like a living organism. Timeless, innovative, and endlessly influential, ‘Remain In Light’ is a testament to Talking Heads’ ability to transform chaos into something truly transcendent.
Recommended for those looking for one of the most innovative albums of the ‘80s.
Featured Song
Once in a Lifetime
Most Streamed
Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)
Least Streamed
The Overload
Underrated
The Great Curve
TVV Top 3 Songs
Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) | Crosseyed and Painless | Once in a Lifetime
Singles
Once in a Lifetime | Houses in Motion
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On) | Crosseyed and Painless | The Great Curve
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
8/10
This abstract album artwork is visually captivating as soon as you see it, and being one of the earliest computer-generated album designs, it attracted a lot of attention. Even minor details, like flipping the A’s in the Talking Heads title, add extra character to the cover - this was a cover that was quite progressive for the time, just as Talking Heads liked to do.
Genre
New Wave
RL
Sire Records
Recording Studio
Compass Point Studios (Nassau, Bahamas) | Sigma Sound Studios (New York City, New York)
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