TALKING HEADS / LIVE AT CBGB 1977 (1CDR)

1. Take Me To The River
2. No Compassion
3. Happy Day
4. That's Not My Way
5. Tentative Decisions
6. The Book I Read
7. Who Is It
8. Uh Oh Lover Comes To Town
9. Love Goes To Buildings On Fire
10. Psycho Killer

This release captures a 1977 live performance at CBGB by the New York "intellectual punk" group Talking Heads, featuring a high-quality audience recording from that era. It is an essential item for rock fans, documenting the band during their sharp, energetic punk phase—centered around their debut album *Talking Heads: 77* (featuring the hit "Psycho Killer")—before they were discovered by Brian Eno and went on to release the post-punk/new wave masterpiece *Remain in Light*.
Tina's bass work on "The Book I Read" is absolutely irresistible. The final track is, of course, the classic "Psycho Killer"; the audio alone vividly evokes the thrill of David Byrne's signature twitchy, frenetic stage presence.
Hailing from art school backgrounds, the band possesses impeccable taste, and frontman David Byrne’s talent, in particular, never ceases to amaze. It is easy to see why their reputation within the industry continues to soar.