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Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense (Sire)

Craig Zeller, Record, November 1984

AND SO YOU may ask yourself: why are the Talking Heads releasing another souvenir concert album a mere two years and one studio album after The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads? I'll tell you why (you knew I would) — because this one's also functioning as a celluloid soundtrack. Matter of fact, Stop Making Sense (the film) will probably be enjoying midnight movie status as you read this unenthusiastic review.

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