Like Humans Do
David Byrne · 2001
7 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and new wave, echoing Byrne's eclectic style and sharp lyrical observations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Like Humans Do — The title track encapsulates Byrne's exploration of human behavior through a quirky lens, combining catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics about existentialism.
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U.B. Jesus — This track stands out with its playful yet critical take on religion, employing upbeat instrumentation to contrast with its deeper thematic content.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A notable single that showcases Byrne's genre-blending but isn't a major catalog highlight.
- Themes
- quirky human behavior· spirituality in modernity
- Moods
- Energetic
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Like Humans Do marked David Byrne's first solo project after the breakup of Talking Heads, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist. This album comes following his acclaimed work on the soundtrack for the film 'The Last Emperor' and represents a shift into more personal songwriting while still embracing his signature eccentricity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talking Heads· Brian Eno· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Like Humans Do (clean version) 3:31
- 2 U.B. Jesus 3:49
If this landed
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