What makes Bonus Rarities and Outtakes by Talking Heads notable?

'Bonus Rarities and Outtakes' offers fans a deeper insight into Talking Heads' creative evolution, featuring previously unreleased versions that reveal different facets of well-known tracks. The album’s release was met with curiosity by critics and fans alike, providing context to the band’s influential sound that has inspired countless artists in alternative music. Released in 2006, 'Bonus Rarities and Outtakes' arrived after the band had disbanded in 1991, serving as a retrospective look at their creative process. This compilation highlights various stages of their career, particularly their early years during the late 1970s and early 1980s, when they were solidifying their innovative sound within the new wave and post-punk movements.

Who is Bonus Rarities and Outtakes for?

Bonus Rarities and Outtakes works well if you're into eclectic demos for curious listeners, wave-like pacing with highlights and acoustic versions for intimate moments.

How many songs are on Bonus Rarities and Outtakes?

Bonus Rarities and Outtakes has 18 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Bonus Rarities and Outtakes

Talking Heads · 2006

71 min · 18 tracks · new wave · post-punk

A collection of eclectic demos and alternate takes showcasing Talking Heads' experimental roots and diverse sonic palette.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

eclectic demos for curious listeners
wave-like pacing with highlights
acoustic versions for intimate moments
live recordings capturing raw energy
experimental sounds for adventurous minds

Maybe skip if you want

seeking polished studio tracks
prefer straightforward listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2006, 'Bonus Rarities and Outtakes' arrived after the band had disbanded in 1991, serving as a retrospective look at their creative process. This compilation highlights various stages of their career, particularly their early years during the late 1970s and early 1980s, when they were solidifying their innovative sound within the new wave and post-punk movements.
Stylistic neighbors: David Byrne· The B-52's· Devo

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 I Want to Live 3:23
2 New Feeling (alternate version) 3:14
3 First Week/Last Week…Carefree (acoustic version) 3:37
4 A Clean Break (Let’s Work) (live at CBGB’s, 10/10/77) 5:01
5 These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ (David Byrne Solo acoustic version) 1:05
6 I’m Not Ready Yet (David Byrne Solo acoustic version) 0:58
7 Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (alternate version) 2:11
8 Warning Sign (alternate version) 4:18
9 Artists Only (alternate version) 5:13
10 Electricity (instrumental) 3:24
11 Drugs (alternate version) 3:39
12 I Zimbra (12″ version) 3:56
13 Crosseyed and Painless (alternate version) 7:15
14 The Lady Don’t Mind (Moog March version) 6:18
15 People Like Us (John Goodman vocal version) 4:30
16 Gangster of Love (LP version) 4:29
17 Lifetime Piling Up 3:53
18 Popsicle 5:19

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