Talk Normal: The Laurie Anderson Anthology
Laurie Anderson · 2000
153 min · 35 tracks
A kaleidoscopic blend of spoken word, avant-garde instrumentation, and haunting melodies that challenge conventional music forms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- experimental sound explorations
- thought-provoking narrative experiences
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Talk Normal: The Laurie Anderson Anthology' encapsulates Anderson's innovative career as a multimedia artist. This compilation came after her acclaimed album 'Bright Red' (1994) and showcases her evolution from experimental performance art to widely recognized music, highlighting her unique voice in the avant-garde landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Sonic Youth· David Byrne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 O Superman (For Massenet) 8:24
- 2 From the Air 4:33
- 3 Big Science 6:24
- 4 Born, Never Asked 4:59
- 5 It Tango 3:05
- 6 Gravity’s Angel 6:06
- 7 Excellent Birds 3:16
- 8 Langue d’amour 6:17
- 9 Sharkey’s Day (single edit) 4:10
- 10 Walk the Dog 6:42
- 11 Cartoon Song 1:13
- 12 So Happy Birthday 6:24
- 13 City Song 3:37
- 14 The Big Top 2:53
- 15 Dr. Miller 5:20
- 16 Lighting Out for the Territories 3:11
Disc 2
- 1 Smoke Rings 7:07
- 2 Talk Normal 5:32
- 3 Language Is a Virus 4:15
- 4 Credit Racket 3:34
- 5 Strange Angels 3:53
- 6 Babydoll 3:39
- 7 Coolsville 4:35
- 8 My Eyes 5:31
- 9 The Dream Before 3:04
- 10 The Day the Devil 4:01
- 11 Speak My Language 3:42
- 12 Love Among the Sailors 2:51
- 13 Poison 3:45
- 14 In Our Sleep 2:35
- 15 Night in Baghdad 3:30
- 16 The Night Flight From Houston 1:35
- 17 The Rotowhirl 3:58
- 18 The Ouija Board 4:13
- 19 The End of the World 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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