Talking Heads - Remain in Light

Genre: New Wave, Post-Punk
Year: 1980
About: Talking Heads' fourth album really shows them having fully developed their own style. Produced by Brian Eno, this album is full of otherworldly sounds that meld into the mix. This is their most funky outing yet. David Byrne's lyrics contain elements of free-association and stream of conciousness style writing. Latin percussion also has a part in this album's sound. Thought provoking lyrics turn "heads" to the true meaning of this record. Upbeat guitars and swirling blissful electronics back many of the songs, with the last being a more slow almost Joy Division-esque outing. Great songwriting from beginning to end.
Sounds Like: Devo, Television, Gang of Four, Oingo Boingo, Elvis Costello
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Phish - Junta

Genre: Jam
Year: 1989
About: Phish's first studio adventure, this amazing 2-disc selection takes you on one wild ride and is a perfect introduction to such a talented band. It showcases their diverse influences. This album progresses smoothly back and forth between more difficult progressive and jazz fusion sections to laid back funk and rock jams. An unprecedented work at the time of its release, this cemented Phish as the centerpiece of the newly emerging jam scene, as well as bringing live improvisation to a wider audience. Very eclectic and fun, this collection of songs will prove to amuse a music fan.
Sounds Like: The Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, moe., Umphrey's Mcgee, The String Cheese Incident
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