Talking Heads – Fear Of Music

Talking Heads – Fear Of Music

The third album from Talking Heads, 1979’s Fear of Music, is the bridge between the angular art rock of the Heads' early work and the P-Funk-inspired modalism of their early-'80s output. Fear of Music is more than just a bridge, though. It's the water under the bridge, the air, the animals, the cities the river flows through, and the heaven on top of it all: "...a place where nothing ever happens."

This Super Deluxe Edition expands upon the original album featuring rare studio outtakes and alternate versions as well two previously unreleased in full complete shows from the Fear of Music tour recorded at Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts on August 24, 1979 and Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey on November 17, 1979.

The CD format includes a blu-ray disc featuring Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and Hi-Res Stereo Mixes as well as rare film footage of the band performing on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1979.

Also available on 140g Black Vinyl 2LP, 2026 Remaster.

Tracklist:

6LP Super Deluxe Edition

6LP set in a deluxe embossed 2 piece lift top box and includes a 60 pg casebound book. 

LP1: REMASTERED
A1. I ZIMBRA (2026 REMASTER)
A2. MIND (2026 REMASTER)
A3. PAPER (2026 REMASTER)
A4. CITIES (2026 REMASTER)
A5. LIFE DURING WARTIME (2026 REMASTER)
A6. MEMORIES CAN’T WAIT (2026 REMASTER)
B1. AIR (2026 REMASTER)
B2. HEAVEN (2026 REMASTER)
B3. ANIMALS (2026 REMASTER)
B4. ELECTRIC GUITAR (2026 REMASTER)
B5. DRUGS (2026 REMASTER)

LP2: RARITIES
C1. MIND (ALTERNATE VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)
C2. LIFE DURING WARTIME (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2026 REMASTER]
C3. DANCING FOR MONEY [2026 REMASTER]
C4. CITIES (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2026 REMASTER]
C5. DRUGS (ALTERNATE VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)
C6. I ZIMBRA (12” VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)
D. ETCHING

LP3 & 4: LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CNTR, BOSTON, MASS, AUGUST 24, ‘79
E1. ARTISTS ONLY (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
E2. STAY HUNGRY (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
E3. CITIES (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
E4. PAPER (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
F1. MIND (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
F2. HEAVEN (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
F3. THE BOOK I READ (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
G1. ELECTRIC GUITAR (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
G2. AIR (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
G3. WARNING SIGN (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
G4. LOVE GOES TO A BUILDING ON FIRE (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
H1. MEMORIES CAN’T WAIT (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
H2. PSYCHO KILLER (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
H3. LIFE DURING WARTIME (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
H4. TAKE ME TO THE RIVER (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*

LP 5/6: LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, NOVEMBER 17, 1979
I1. ARTISTS ONLY (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
I2. STAY HUNGRY (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
I3. CITIES (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
I4. PAPER (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
J1. MIND (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
J2. HEAVEN (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
J3. ELECTRIC GUITAR (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
J4. AIR (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
K1. ANIMALS (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
K2. LOVE GOES TO A BUILDING ON FIRE (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
K3. FOUND A JOB (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
L1. MEMORIES CAN’T WAIT (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
L2. PSYCHO KILLER (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
L3. LIFE DURING WARTIME (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*

2LP 2026 Remaster

2026 Remaster - 2 x 140g Black vinyl, gatefold sleeve.

LP1: REMASTERED
A1. I ZIMBRA (2026 REMASTER)
A2. MIND (2026 REMASTER)
A3. PAPER (2026 REMASTER)
A4. CITIES (2026 REMASTER)
A5. LIFE DURING WARTIME (2026 REMASTER)
A6. MEMORIES CAN’T WAIT (2026 REMASTER)
B1. AIR (2026 REMASTER)
B2. HEAVEN (2026 REMASTER)
B3. ANIMALS (2026 REMASTER)
B4. ELECTRIC GUITAR (2026 REMASTER)
B5. DRUGS (2026 REMASTER)

LP2: RARITIES
C1. MIND (ALTERNATE VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)
C2. LIFE DURING WARTIME (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2026 REMASTER]
C3. DANCING FOR MONEY [2026 REMASTER]
C4. CITIES (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2026 REMASTER]
C5. DRUGS (ALTERNATE VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)
C6. I ZIMBRA (12” VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)
D. ETCHING

3CD/Blu-ray Super Deluxe Edition

3CD + Blu-ray set in an embossed, casebound 60 pg book with disc pockets. 

CD1: REMASTERED + RARITIES
1. I ZIMBRA (2026 REMASTER)
2. MIND (2026 REMASTER)
3. PAPER (2026 REMASTER)
4. CITIES (2026 REMASTER)
5. LIFE DURING WARTIME (2026 REMASTER)
6. MEMORIES CAN’T WAIT (2026 REMASTER)
7. AIR (2026 REMASTER)
8. HEAVEN (2026 REMASTER)
9. ANIMALS (2026 REMASTER)
10. ELECTRIC GUITAR (2026 REMASTER)
11. DRUGS (2026 REMASTER)
12. MIND (ALTERNATE VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)
13. LIFE DURING WARTIME (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2026 REMASTER]
14. DANCING FOR MONEY [2026 REMASTER]
15. CITIES (ALTERNATE VERSION) [2026 REMASTER]
16. DRUGS (ALTERNATE VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)
17. I ZIMBRA (12” VERSION) (2026 REMASTER)

CD2: LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CNTR, BOSTON, MASS, AUGUST 24, 1979
1. ARTISTS ONLY (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
2. STAY HUNGRY (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
3. CITIES (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
4. PAPER (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
5. MIND (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
6. HEAVEN (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
7. THE BOOK I READ (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
8. ELECTRIC GUITAR (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
9. AIR (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
10. WARNING SIGN (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
11. LOVE GOES TO A BUILDING ON FIRE (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
12. MEMORIES CAN’T WAIT (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
13. PSYCHO KILLER (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
14. LIFE DURING WARTIME (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*
15. TAKE ME TO THE RIVER (LIVE AT BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 24, 1979)*

CD3: LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, NOVEMBER 17, 1979
1. ARTISTS ONLY (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
2. STAY HUNGRY (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
3. CITIES (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
4. PAPER (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
5. MIND (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
6. HEAVEN (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
7. ELECTRIC GUITAR (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
8. AIR (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
9. ANIMALS (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
10. LOVE GOES TO A BUILDING ON FIRE (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
11. FOUND A JOB (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
12. MEMORIES CAN’T WAIT (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979) [2026 REMASTER]
13. PSYCHO KILLER (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*
14. LIFE DURING WARTIME (LIVE AT CAPITOL THEATRE, PASSAIC, NJ, NOVEMBER 17, 1979)*

BLU-RAY: HI-RES STEREO, 5.1 & ATMOS MIX, CONCERT FOOTAGE
AUDIO
1. I ZIMBRA (2026 REMASTER)
2. MIND (2026 REMASTER)
3. PAPER (2026 REMASTER)
4. CITIES (2026 REMASTER)
5. LIFE DURING WARTIME (2026 REMASTER)
6. MEMORIES CAN’T WAIT (2026 REMASTER)
7. AIR (2026 REMASTER)
8. HEAVEN (2026 REMASTER)
9. ANIMALS (2026 REMASTER)
10. ELECTRIC GUITAR (2026 REMASTER)
11. DRUGS (2026 REMASTER)

CONCERT FOOTAGE:
LIVE ON OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST, 1979
1. LIFE DURING WARTIME
2. AIR

Label: Warner Records
Released: 1979/2026