User Profile
Tucker Constable
Hello there, my name is Tucker. I love all sorts of music especially the music of yesteryear. I hope you enjoy my reviews, and I hope they entertain you, (I try to make my reviews funny and interesting), and maybe add a new perspective to an album you enjoy or do not enjoy.
Reviews
243
Lists
1
Collection
869
Tucker Constable's Album Reviews
"Remain In Light" serves as somewhat of a turning point for Talking Heads that was slyly hinted at on 1979's "Fear Of Music". The album relies heavily on samples, loops, rhythm, polly-rhythms, syncopated rhythms, and David Byrne's screechy vocals. Never before had Talking Heads ever been heard like this, and many would agree it is a welcome transition; with Brian Eno serving as the albums producer, Eno is able to convey an atmosphere never heard before on a record and never heard since. David Byrne's lyrics are in top form on this album, most of it is politically charged, with Byrne yelping about government mind control on "Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)".
Overall, the album is incredibly consistent and evenly sequenced. It jumps from more paranoid and jittery moments, such as "Once In A Lifetime", to more experimentally composed, groove oriented numbers like "Houses In Motion" and ""Listening Wind". The bands playing on the actual songs is also at it's peak. Tina Weymouth's' bass strumming subtly floats in and out between Chris Frantz's almost primal drumming and Jerry Harrison's atmosphere keyboards and guitars.
All in all, "Remain In Light" is one of those few records with such a huge following. It's easy to see why it has had such an influence on more modern post-punk indie bands, such as The Feelies or Gang Of Four. It has an incredibly timeless and influential sound, proving this album will still have a shelf life, and following, long after we're gone.
Final Rating-10/10
Stand-Out Tracks- "Crosseyed and Painless", "Once In A Lifetime" and "Listening Wind"
Overall, the album is incredibly consistent and evenly sequenced. It jumps from more paranoid and jittery moments, such as "Once In A Lifetime", to more experimentally composed, groove oriented numbers like "Houses In Motion" and ""Listening Wind". The bands playing on the actual songs is also at it's peak. Tina Weymouth's' bass strumming subtly floats in and out between Chris Frantz's almost primal drumming and Jerry Harrison's atmosphere keyboards and guitars.
All in all, "Remain In Light" is one of those few records with such a huge following. It's easy to see why it has had such an influence on more modern post-punk indie bands, such as The Feelies or Gang Of Four. It has an incredibly timeless and influential sound, proving this album will still have a shelf life, and following, long after we're gone.
Final Rating-10/10
Stand-Out Tracks- "Crosseyed and Painless", "Once In A Lifetime" and "Listening Wind"
Was this review helpful?