Sand in the Vaseline: Popular Favorites
Talking Heads · 1992
140 min · 33 tracks · new wave · post-punk
A vibrant collage of new wave energy and eclectic rhythms that encapsulates Talking Heads' innovative spirit.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- dynamic collection of favorites
- for nostalgic sing-alongs
- great for eclectic party vibes
- engaging tracks for detail listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, steady builds
- looking for cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Sand in the Vaseline: Popular Favorites' came at a time when Talking Heads had already established themselves as pioneers of the post-punk scene. This compilation followed their breakup in 1991 and served to highlight their extensive catalog while introducing new audiences to their most popular tracks. It marks a retrospective moment, showcasing their evolution from avant-garde icons to mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Byrne· The B-52's· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sugar on My Tongue 2:36
- 2 I Want to Live 3:23
- 3 Love → Building on Fire 2:57
- 4 I Wish You Wouldn’t Say That 2:36
- 5 Psycho Killer 4:20
- 6 Don’t Worry About the Government 3:00
- 7 No Compassion 4:50
- 8 Warning Sign 3:54
- 9 The Big Country 5:30
- 10 Take Me to the River 5:02
- 11 Heaven 4:02
- 12 Memories Can’t Wait 3:31
- 13 I Zimbra 3:07
- 14 Once in a Lifetime 4:19
- 15 Crosseyed and Painless 4:45
- 16 Burning Down the House 4:01
- 17 Swamp 5:13
- 18 This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) 4:56
Disc 2
- 1 Life During Wartime (live) 5:04
- 2 Girlfriend Is Better (live) 3:36
- 3 And She Was 3:39
- 4 Stay Up Late 3:53
- 5 Road to Nowhere 4:20
- 6 Wild Wild Life 3:40
- 7 Love for Sale 4:32
- 8 City of Dreams 5:08
- 9 Mr. Jones 4:20
- 10 Blind 5:00
- 11 (Nothing but) Flowers 5:34
- 12 Sax and Violins 5:18
- 13 Gangster of Love 4:29
- 14 Lifetime Piling Up 3:53
- 15 Popsicle 5:19
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