Tom Tom Club
Tom Tom Club · 1981
63 min · 12 tracks · new wave
A playful fusion of funk, new wave, and Caribbean rhythms that invites dance and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- playful, danceable rhythms
- contemplative listening moments
- wave-like pacing experience
- explorative theme variations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1981, 'Tom Tom Club' was the debut album of the band formed by Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, both members of Talking Heads. This album arrived shortly after their work on Talking Heads' 'Remain in Light,' showcasing their exploration into a more eclectic sound separate from their primary band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Roxy Music· A Flock of Seagulls
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wordy Rappinghood 6:27
- 2 Genius of Love 5:34
- 3 Tom Tom Theme 1:24
- 4 L'Éléphant 4:51
- 5 As Above, So Below 5:22
- 6 Lorelei 5:05
- 7 On, On, On, On... 3:33
- 8 Booming and Zooming 4:35
- 9 Under the Boardwalk 5:46
- 10 Lorelei (remix) 6:17
- 11 Wordy Rappinghood (remix) 6:42
- 12 Genius of Love (long version) 7:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.