Speaking in Tongues

Talking Heads

Speaking in Tongues

RELEASED: June 01, 1983
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Burning Down the House 4:00 2. Making Flippy Floppy 4:36 3. Girlfriend Is Better 4:25 4. Slippery People 3:30 5. I Get Wild/Wild Gravity 4:06 6. Swamp 5:09 7. Moon Rocks 5:04 8. Pull Up the Roots 5:08 9. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) 4:56
Historical Archive
Speaking in Tongues is the fifth studio album by American rock band Talking Heads, released in 1983. The album showcases a blend of new wave, funk, and world music influences, characterized by its rhythmic complexity and innovative use of synthesizers. It includes hits like 'Burning Down the House' and 'This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody),' which highlight the band's ability to merge catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics. The album is often regarded as a high point in the band's career, both commercially and artistically, and it has influenced countless artists in various genres.