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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic collection of tracks
- for nostalgic sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing with variety
- quirky rhythms for upbeat energy
- great for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer cohesive long-form pieces
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Byrne· The B-52's· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Psycho Killer 4:21
- 2 Take Me to the River 5:02
- 3 Once in a Lifetime 4:19
- 4 Burning Down the House 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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