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057: Talking Heads - Fear of Music (1979)

Discord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast

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Fear of Music - The Most Famous Song Once in a Lifetime

The band's first two albums were recognizably new wave in some way. "This album just hits you with Eno right away," says bassist Mike Waimeth. Hugo Ball also wrote a delightful poem called See Horses and Flying Fish. A performance of that by Christian book was included on a mix CD years ago.

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