Coming at the end of the Talking Heads' discography, NAKED finds the Heads returning to many elements of the complex, polyrhythmic arrangements that marked their work earlier in the decade, prior to the rootsier LITTLE CREATURES. Reflecting a more European influence, NAKED was recorded in Paris and produced by Steve Lillywhite, who brings to bear his gift for making sprawling arrangements sound remarkably down-to-earth and radio-friendly (see U2). The album's truly special guest is former Smith Johnny Marr, who lends his imaginative fretboard work and timeless pop sensibility to tunes such as "Nothing but Flowers," and "Cool Water." Other standouts include "Blind," a bombastic groove that foreshadows Byrne's soon-to-follow solo work. Sparse, spastic, and filled with intellectual social rage, NAKED is at once a return to form and a fitting sendoff for one of music's relentlessly original and truly important forces.
This Dualdisc features the entire album on the CD side, along with a bonus song "Sax and Violins." The DVD side features the 5.1 mix and music video for "Sax and Violins" along with the "Blind" video.
Talking Heads: David Byrne (vocals, guitar); Yves N'Djock (guitar); Stan Harrison (alto saxophone); Lenny Pickett (tenor saxophone); Steve Elfon (baritone saxophone); Laurie Frink, Earl Gardner (trumpet); Robyn Eubanks (trombone); Tina Weymouth (piano); Wally Badarou (keyboards); Chris Frantz (drums); Abdou M'Boup (congas, talking drum, cowbells).
Talking Heads: David Byrne (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Jerry Harrison (guitar, keyboards, percussion, background vocals); Tina Weymouth (keyboards, bass, background vocals); Chris Frantz (keyboards, drums).
Additional personnel: Alex Haas (whistling); Yves N'Djock, Johnny Marr (guitar); Eric Weissberg (pedal steel guitar, dobro); Arthur Russell (cello); Phil Bodner (cor anglais); Don Brooks (harmonica); Philippe Servain, James Fearnley (accordion); Steve Elfon (soprano & baritone saxophones); Stan Harrison, Bobby Porcelli (alto saxophone); Al Acosta (tenor saxophone); Steve Sachs (baritone saxophone); Lenny Pickett (saxophone); Earl Gardner, Laurie Frink, Steve Gluzband, Jose "Ite" Jerez, Angel Fernandez, Charlie Sepulveda (trumpet); Robyn Eubanks (trombone); Dale Turk (bass trombone); Wally Badarou (keyboards); Abdou M'Boup (talking drums, congas, percussion); Sydney Thiam (congas); Manolo Badrena (congas, percussion); Brice Wassy (maracas, percussion); Nino Gioia, Moussa Cissokoa (percussion); Kirsty MacColl (background vocals).
Rolling Stone - 4 Stars - Excellent Uncut (p.109) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]heir swan song, NAKED, rekindled former glories with characteristic lyrical playfulness." CMJ (1/5/04, p.22) - Ranked #20 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1988"
Perfect Ending Hello All, This disc makes a perfect ending to this stellar series of spectacular surround mixes. This disc didn't get great reviews when first released, and I wonder why. The Steve Lillywhite production is fantastic (and VERY bright!), and the music gets really BIG with the adddition of several guest musicians. The added personel makes the 5.1 mix a very entertaining listen. In my opinion, NAKED sits just below REMAIN IN LIGHT, as far as rating the surround mixes. Another "must buy!" Thank you. Submitted by patrick_roseberry (Glen Ellyn, Illinois) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Too bad... this was Talking Head's last album together, it was not a very good final album. Although there are some good songs on here, but this album looks forced. Submitted by Rob (Milwaukee, WI, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Not like the heads, but just as good this is very different from all the other Heads albums. it has sort of a tropical sound to it. i love it because its just cool. my favorite is Democratic Circus and Nothing but Floweres. Submitted by productofcrack (Long Beach, California) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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