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David Bowie’s Blackstar

David Bowie – Blackstar (2016) I know I’m about five years late here, but recently I’ve become somewhat infatuated with this album. I can’t even say it’s the entirety of … Continue Reading David Bowie’s Blackstar

Posted 4 weeks ago2 Comments Bands/Artists

Debut Excellence

Growth is important. Physical. Spiritual. Intellectual. Emotional….you name it. All good stuff and quite necessary. I’ve always enjoyed observing the musical growth of a band or artist as their careers … Continue Reading Debut Excellence

Posted March 9, 2021 Music

The Year Was 1991

The Rock & Roll world is defined by seminal moments and occasional revolutions. Elvis Presley breaking onto the mainstream scene in the mid 1950s. The Beatles igniting the British Invasion … Continue Reading The Year Was 1991

Posted February 12, 2021 Bands/Artists

Rock That Doesn’t Roll For Me -part 3

So in this series I’ve covered bands/artists who may not gel for some folks. This leaves me with explaining the artist whose music has always driven me nuts and whose … Continue Reading Rock That Doesn’t Roll For Me -part 3

Posted January 19, 2021 Bands/Artists

Rock That Doesn’t Roll For Some -part 2

The genesis for the “Rock that Doesn’t Roll” series started a few months back. It was during our annual (Co-Vid precautioned this year) Thanksgiving-ish time of year gathering we attend … Continue Reading Rock That Doesn’t Roll For Some -part 2

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Talking Heads – Sand In The Vaseline: Popular Favorites (1992)

Greatest hits albums can be tricky. Sometimes they include songs that don’t seem to belong. Often times they don’t include songs or even periods of band’s life that certainly should be included. Other times they’re good, but just don’t seem to have the right balance….either too many tracks or not enough.

Then sometimes…..they’re spot on. In 1991, following a staggering 8 albums in 11 years between 1977-1988, David Byrne pulled the plug on Talking Heads.

They wasted no time. The following year Talking Heads released Sand in the Vaseline, a double album featuring 33 tracks. Disc One covers 1977-1983. Disc Two covers 1984 right up through unreleased tracks recorded prior to their breakup.

The album perfectly showcases all their albums. Of course there’s a song here or there I wish would have made the cut, but it’s about as complete a greatest hits album as you’ll ever find.

I love this band. They were so much more than the sum of their radio hits. To me, owning the first four albums is essential. But if you’re not up for that type of commitment, but just want to own a damn-near perfect retrospective of a great band, Sand in the Vaseline is right for you!