Talking Heads - Little Creatures
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Free Music Review: Riffs, Grooves and Rug Rats
Hit: 4 Stars
To date (1985), Little Creatures is Talking Heads worst Post-Punk/New Wave album, and their best Pop album. I guess they decided to stop speaking in tongues, and start speaking in, gosh, "melody." For the first time, I can actually sing along to songs like `Little Creatures' and `Road To Nowhere.' The material is catchy (Television Man), bouncing (Perfect World), and funny (Stay Up Late). Surprisingly, the vocal choruses are "pretty" (And She Was, Creatures Of Love). The old "ever present" driving bass guitar rhythms are still here, and unless David Byrne hired a ringer, Tina Weymouth has never sounded more innovative (Give Me Back My Name, The Lady Doesn't Mind). `Give Me Back My Name' and `The Lady Don't Mind' are weird and spooky enough to remind me that I'm still listening to the Talking Heads, and not Hanson. And isn't the concept of `Little Creatures' (no, not spiders, but "kids") bizarre? The album answers the terrifying question, "What would happen if I let David Byrne babysit my 3-year old?" The answer - "I wanna make him stay up all night" (Stay Up Late). Talking Heads followers might say that the avant garde of riffs and grooves have "sold out." Bologna - what could be more subversive than playing with rug rats?Free Music Review: "Little Creatures": Memorable, great pop from 'Heads.
Hit: 4 Stars
I actually came across this album a couple years ago, but at the time I only really payed attention to the big hit, "And She Was." Then I checked it out again, and realized that each of these songs is catchy and solid. Sure, it's not as quirky or goofy as moments in older releases, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have greatness. It does. The album especially has a good album-ending punch with "Television Man" and "Road to Nowhere." "Road" was actually pretty unconventional compared to the remainder of the album even though it was one of the hits from the album. And yes, David Byrne sings more mid-range here. He actually does sound British at points, like in the chorus of "Creatures of Love." Quirky lyrics like "I've seen sex and I think it's okay" and "I wanna make him stay up all night" make the album memorable. It may not be an elitist favorite but it still connects to younger people, including me, a fan who isn't even 20 yet.Free Music Review: The 'domestic' album
Hit: 4 Stars
This album, after the dizzying rush from their second thru their fifth, is somewhat of a subdued affair. But it deals so handily with issues that hit closer to the listener that the low-key-ness of it seems appropriate. On here, David Byrne turns his lyrics back toward everyday observations, albeit ones which often have a wry, weird, altered twist to them. The band's sound turns away from the complexities of their multi-ethnic sound of the previous few releases to embrace elements of country and gospel, as well as straightforward pop music. Unfortunately, a couple of the tracks here really start to seem like 'filler', whereas before, there were virtually no unimportant tracks on Talking Heads albums from "Fear of Music" thru "Speaking in Tongues". Still, a satisfying collection nonetheless, one which has a wonderful sing-along appeal, especially with the closer "Road to Nowhere".Free Music Review: Very Good
Hit: 4 Stars
This album went platinum in 1985 and it's easy to see why. Talking Heads scored four radio hits with this album ("Stay Up Late", "And She Was", "Road to Nowhere", "The Lady Don't Mind") All of these songs are worth hearing and are Talking Heads landmarks. (Oddly enough, "The Lady Don't Mind" is not included on Sand in the Vaseline) This album has other charms beyond that as well. If you're a fan, it's a must-have. If you're more casual, this is still a pretty safe buy, but you might want to try and give it a listen first.Free Music Review: Talking Heads turn to pop-rock
Hit: 4 Stars
Definitely the not the best Talking Heads album, but also not the worst. it has several great tunes (And She Was, Stay Up Late, Television Man), but it also has its share of mediocre tunes (Give me Back My Name, Perfect World, Road to Nowhere). Of course its good for die-hards but the casual fans will probably be disappointed by its lack of dance qualities. its much more of a singing album than a dancing one like their previous efforts. it does have one of the best album backings ever though!!