Description: Formed in the mid-70s by art school chums David Byrne, Chris Franz, and Tina Weymouthand ex-Modern Lover Jerry HarrisonTalking Heads exploded out of CBGBs punk breeding ground to become one of the most artistically adventurous and influential bands ever. Their visionary, polyrhythmic spin on rock fused elements including funk, African beats, Brazilian sway, avant-garde minimalism, pop savvy, and punks DIY aesthetic into a pioneering sound that was at once experimental and accessible . . . wholly inventive yet immediately welcoming. From 1977s self-titled debut to 1988s Naked , their work both unceasingly pushed the envelope and delivered massive Top 10 hits like "Burning Down The House." Without question, these Rock n Roll Hall of Famers will forever remain one of musics true originals. The first-ever Talking Heads box! Covers 19761992, including almost four hours of career-spanning, groundbreaking music. Remastered for startling sound! Over 50 tracks on three loaded CDs, including all their biggest hits, plus a selection of five previously unreleased rarities, outtakes, and alternate versions. Packaged with the out-of-print video compilation Storytelling Giant, now on DVD for the first timeand newly expanded with three previously unreleased bonus clips! Set is packaged in an artistic and uniquely designed horizontal layout, including commentary from notables including: renowned music journalist David Fricke; cultural studies guru Dick Hebdige, author of Subculture: The Meaning Of Style; revered Japanese editor and scribe Kyoichi Tsuzuki; author Ricky Moody; and women of letters Maggie Estep and Mary Gaitskill. Box is in good shape and cd's are in very good shape. A great collector's item!
Price: 89.95 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Artist: Talking Heads
Record Label: Rhino (Label)
Format: CD
Release Year: 2003
Style: New Wave
Release Title: Once in a Lifetime [Box]
Genre: Rock, New Wave, Rock & Pop