{"product_id":"true-stories-talking-heads-1","title":"True Stories, Talking Heads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTalking Heads – True Stories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Talking Heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e True Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Seventh Studio Album (Original Vinyl Release)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e September 15, 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Sire Records (Catalog: 1-25512)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e New Wave \/ Pop Rock \/ Art Pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eTrue Stories\u003c\/b\u003e was released as a companion piece to David Byrne’s musical film of the same name. Unlike a traditional soundtrack where the film's actors sing the songs, this album features the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"215\"\u003eTalking Heads\u003c\/b\u003e performing the material themselves. Produced by the band and recorded at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"302\"\u003eSigma Sound\u003c\/b\u003e in New York, the album represents a shift toward more straightforward, Americana-influenced pop and rock, moving away from the dense polyrhythms of their earlier 80s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is characterized by its bright production and themes inspired by \"tabloid\" stories and small-town American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Major Hit:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003e\"Wild Wild Life\"\u003c\/b\u003e became one of the band's most successful late-career singles, largely fueled by its popular and humorous music video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePop Melodicism:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e\"And She Was\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003e\"Love for Sale\"\u003c\/b\u003e demonstrate the band's ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly hooks while maintaining David Byrne’s eccentric lyrical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmericana Influence:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003e\"People Like Us\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e\"City of Dreams\"\u003c\/b\u003e lean into country and folk structures, reflecting the Texas setting of the film project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSonic Clarity:\u003c\/b\u003e The record features a clean, polished sound with prominent work from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eTina Weymouth\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eChris Frantz\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eJerry Harrison\u003c\/b\u003e, emphasizing a traditional four-piece band feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e The 1983-1986 era was the peak of Talking Heads' commercial power, making original pressings highly desirable for their mid-80s analog fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e The original 1986 US pressing (Sire 1-25512) features the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eyellow Sire label\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Most original US copies were mastered at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eSterling Sound\u003c\/b\u003e by Ted Jensen; look for the \"STERLING\" stamp in the runout groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e The original release came in a single sleeve with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eprinted inner sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e that includes lyrics and credits. The cover art features a colorful, high-contrast photograph that mirrors the film's aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariants:\u003c\/b\u003e While most copies are standard black vinyl, keep an eye out for European pressings (EMI\/Parlophone) which sometimes offer slightly different tonal balances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Talking Heads, True Stories, Original Pressing, 1986 Vinyl, David Byrne, Wild Wild Life, Sire Records, New Wave, Art Pop, Sterling Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 80s New Wave Essentials, David Byrne Film Projects, Talking Heads Discography, Art-Rock Transition Albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Tom Club, David Byrne (Solo), The B-52's, Brian Eno, R.E.M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Talking Heads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345137467709,"sku":"5528","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/R-2373879-1339805199-2671.jpg?v=1770176838","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/true-stories-talking-heads-1","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}