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About two years ago, I started exploring early Talking Heads beyond what is collected on Sand in the Vaseline. When I loaded up More Songs About Buildings and Food on Rhapsody, I realized that I had somehow failed to listen to this album. Despite that, I was familiar with more than half of the album from the singles collection and live performances.

More Songs About Buildings and Food was the second release by Talking Heads. This is the first of several albums the band did with Brian Eno as producer. While the band sounds minimal, the rhythm section seems more in control. The drum and bass take a stronger role in propelling each song. Where Tina seemed sly on the previous album, she becomes quite funky here ("Take Me to the River" and "Stay Hungry," in particular).

Songs I knew I liked: "Thank You for Sending Me an Angel," "Warning Sign," "The Girls Want to Be With the Girls," "Found a Job," "Stay Hungry," "Take Me to the River," and "The Big Country"

Songs I didn't know but now like: The rest. :)

Songs I can go the rest of my life without hearing again: None