More Songs About Buildings and Food

Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings and Food
Critic Score
Based on 5 reviews
1978 Ratings: #24 / 146
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1978 Rank: #51
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CRITIC REVIEWS

100
AllMusic

Where Talking Heads had largely been about David Byrne's voice and words, Eno moved the emphasis to the bass-and-drums team of Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz; all the songs were danceable, and there were only short breaks between them.

100
Rolling Stone

The eclecticism of More Songs about Buildings and Food–its witty distillations of disco and reggae rhythms, its reconciliation of "art" and punk rock–is masterful, The music represents a triumph over diversity, while the words spell out defeat by disparities between mind and body, head and heart.

88
Pitchfork

On More Songs About Buildings and Food, Talking Heads were sorting out how to engage simultaneously with the mind and the soul (or at least the hips)—how to be both art-rock and dance music.

80
Uncut
With a warmer, more muscular variant of their distinctive staccato sound, the band are able to explore various tributary strains feeding into their music, such as country, funk and plastic pop.
MattsReviews
80

NOOOOOOOOOO THEY FUCKING LOCKED UP WEEZER

Suha
90

They cannot miss!!!

Bimapolis
82

"More Songs About Buildings and Food" encapsulates the best elements of "Talking Heads: 77" and unifies them well. The project continues to exude the quirky playful sound that defines their signature while evading the awkwardness that radiates from their debut.

This record carries more atmosphere and tension with a consistent energy. "Warning Sign" has a wonderful blend of instruments, with addictive sliding chords during the verses and a fast-paced groovy ... read more

PabloCommunist
80

Though the weakest of their records with Brian Eno, it is still a classic record that gets the love it deserves

EHAN
85

Talking Heads (2/8)

The involvement of Brian Eno for Talking Heads sophomore album is apparent off the bat. This album is just groovy. SO groovy. Simplistic but much more effective with this collection of songs. The consistency is also important to mention. Tighly-packed and entertaining.

MaineGameBoy
80

More consistent bangers from Talking Heads!

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