Once in a Lifetime – The Best of Talking Heads
Talking Heads · 1992
63 min · 14 tracks · new wave · post-punk
A kaleidoscope of rhythmic innovation and artful quirkiness that captures the essence of a transformative era in music.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic collection of tracks for nostalgic sing-alongs wave-like pacing with variety
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'Once in a Lifetime' served as a retrospective compilation during Talking Heads' hiatus after their breakup in 1991. This album encapsulated the band's evolution from their late-70s punk roots to their early-90s experimental sound, showcasing their impact on new wave and post-punk music.
- If you like
- new wave, post-punk
Once in a Lifetime – The Best of Talking Heads is an album by Talking Heads, released in 1992. A kaleidoscope of rhythmic innovation and artful quirkiness that captures the essence of a transformative era in music. The compilation reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, reaffirming Talking Heads' lasting popularity. It features some of their most influential tracks, which have since permeated popular culture, evidenced by significant placements in films and commercials. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Once in a Lifetime – The Best of Talking Heads sound like?
A kaleidoscope of rhythmic innovation and artful quirkiness that captures the essence of a transformative era in music. Rooted in new wave and post-punk.
What makes Once in a Lifetime – The Best of Talking Heads by Talking Heads notable?
The compilation reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart, reaffirming Talking Heads' lasting popularity. It features some of their most influential tracks, which have since permeated popular culture, evidenced by significant placements in films and commercials. Released in 1992, 'Once in a Lifetime' served as a retrospective compilation during Talking Heads' hiatus after their breakup in 1991. This album encapsulated the band's evolution from their late-70s punk roots to their early-90s experimental sound, showcasing their impact on new wave and post-punk music.
Who is Once in a Lifetime – The Best of Talking Heads for?
Once in a Lifetime – The Best of Talking Heads works well if you're into dynamic collection of tracks, for nostalgic sing-alongs and wave-like pacing with variety.
How many songs are on Once in a Lifetime – The Best of Talking Heads?
Once in a Lifetime – The Best of Talking Heads has 14 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Psycho Killer Standout 4:21
- 2 Take Me to the River 5:02
- 3 Once in a Lifetime Standout 4:19
- 4 Burning Down the House Standout 4:01
- 5 This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) 4:55
- 6 Slippery People (live) 4:14
- 7 Life During Wartime (live) 5:04
- 8 And She Was 3:39
- 9 Road to Nowhere 4:20
- 10 Wild Wild Life 3:41
- 11 Blind 5:00
- 12 (Nothing but) Flowers 5:34
- 13 Sax and Violins 5:18
- 14 Lifetime Piling Up 3:52
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