Fear of Music

Fear of Music
Fear of Music
Studio album by Talking Heads
Released	August 3, 1979
Recorded	April 22–May 6, 1979
Studio	Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth's loft, Long Island City; Hit Factory, New York City; Atlantic, New York City; R.P.M., New York City; Record Plant, New York City;
Genre	New wave; post-punk; art rock; psychedelic funk;
Length	40:40
Label	Sire
Producer	Brian Eno, Talking Heads
Talking Heads chronology
Singles from Fear of Music
	"Life During Wartime"; Released: October 14, 1979; "I Zimbra"; Released: February 7, 1980; "Cities"; Released: July 8, 1980;

Fear of Music is the third studio album by the American new wave band Talking Heads, released on August 3, 1979, by Sire Records. It was recorded at locations in New York City during April and May 1979 and was produced by Brian Eno and Talking Heads. The album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 and number 33 on the UK Albums Chart. It spawned the singles "Life During Wartime", "I Zimbra", and "Cities".

Fear of Music received favorable reviews from critics. Praise centered on its unconventional rhythms and frontman David Byrne's lyrical performances. The album is often considered one of Talking Heads' best releases and has been featured in several publications' lists of the best albums of all time.

^ Fear of Music (CD release, back cover). Talking Heads. Sire Records. 1979.
^ Helmore, Edward (March 27, 2009). "Interview: 'The business is an exciting mess'". The Guardian. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
^ Reynolds, Simon (2005). Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978-1984. Penguin. p. 163.

[1] Fear of Music (CD release, back cover). Talking Heads. Sire Records. 1979.

[2] Helmore, Edward (March 27, 2009). "Interview: 'The business is an exciting mess'". The Guardian. Retrieved July 8, 2022.

[Rip_it_up-3] Reynolds, Simon (2005). Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978-1984. Penguin. p. 163.

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