Here Lies Love
David Byrne · 2014
90 min · 22 tracks · alternative rock · new wave
A vibrant fusion of world music and theatrical storytelling, immersing listeners in the life of Imelda Marcos.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic narrative journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- theatrical storytelling experience
- reflective and contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — It features a unique narrative structure and global sounds, differing from Byrne's previous works.
- Themes
- Imelda Marcos' legacy· martial law impact· vibrant political storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Here Lies Love' is David Byrne's first major collaborative project since his previous work with Brian Eno. This album showcases his continued exploration of global sounds and narratives, following his acclaimed solo career and years since the Talking Heads disbanded. The project dives deep into the life of Imelda Marcos, reflecting Byrne's ongoing interest in blending political themes with engaging musical forms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· Brian Eno· The B-52's
- If this clicks, go next to
- American Utopia — Continues the fusion of diverse sounds and themes of identity and community.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Biophilia by Björk — Explores themes of nature and humanity with a similar theatrical and eclectic sound palette.Zombie by Fela Kuti — Merges political narratives with vibrant Afrobeat rhythms, echoing Byrne's storytelling approach.Sleep Well Beast by The National — Delivers introspective storytelling with lush arrangements, paralleling Byrne's thematic depth.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Here Lies Love".
Disc 1
- 1 Here Lies Love Start here 5:51
- 2 Every Drop of Rain 5:34
- 3 You'll Be Taken Care Of 3:19
- 4 The Rose of Tacloban 2:33
- 5 How Are You? 2:43
- 6 A Perfect Hand 4:57
- 7 Eleven Days 2:43
- 8 When She Passed By 3:49
- 9 Walk Like a Woman 3:58
- 10 Don't You Agree? 3:19
- 11 Pretty Face 3:23
- 12 Ladies in Blue 4:20
Disc 2
- 1 Dancing Together 3:53
- 2 Men Will Do Anything 4:06
- 3 The Whole Man 4:15
- 4 Never So Big 4:00
- 5 Please Don't 3:58
- 6 American Troglodyte 4:07
- 7 Solano Avenue 3:55
- 8 Order 1081 5:47
- 9 Seven Years 5:40
- 10 Why Don't You Love Me? 3:57
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This album is considered a Experimental in David Byrne's catalog. It features a unique narrative structure and global sounds, differing from Byrne's previous works.
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