Meet Jason Jones from Rhino Records, he's the guy behind all your favourite Talking Heads reissues from the last few years. I pepper Jason with nerdy questions about how he approaches standard album reissues as well as expanded ultra-deluxe packages full of rarities like the newly released Talking Heads: 77 boxset that he manifested into reality. A condensed version of this interview can also be found on my newly updated YouTube channel, so check that out and stay subscribed for lots more!

Interview | Inside the Talking Heads vault with Jason Jones 

David Byrne's follow up to Rei Momo, the 1992 LP "Uh-oh" co-incided with the official end of Talking Heads. A new producer helped bring a clean, commercial sound to David's oddball instrumentation and left of center lyrics. While the songs were still like children to him, the overall album needed to walk the line of appealing to his previous Talking Heads audience while also showing that he wasn't taking himself too seriously and didn't mind whether you liked it or not.

Tracks:
Now I'm your mom
Girls on my mind
Something ain't right
She's mad
Hanging upside down
A walk in the dark
Twistin' in the wind
The Cowboy Mambo (Hey lookit me now)
Monkey Man
A million miles away
Tiny Town
Somebody
Live cover: Who were you thinking of (w. Richard Thompson)

David Byrne's follow up to Rei Momo, the 1992 LP "Uh-oh" co-incided with the official end of Talking Heads. A new producer helped bring a clean, commercial sound to David's oddball instrumentation and left of center lyrics. While the songs were still like children to him, the overall album needed to walk the line of appealing to his previous Talking Heads audience while also showing that he wasn't taking himself too seriously and didn't mind whether you liked it or not.
Tracks:
<ul>
<li>Now I'm your mom</li>
<li>Girls on my mind</li>
<li>Something ain't right</li>
<li>She's mad</li>
<li>Hanging upside down</li>
<li>A walk in the dark</li>
<li>Twistin' in the wind</li>
<li>The Cowboy Mambo (Hey lookit me now)</li>
<li>Monkey Man</li>
<li>A million miles away</li>
<li>Tiny Town</li>
<li>Somebody</li>
<li>Live cover: Who were you thinking of (w. Richard Thompson)</li>
</ul>

19 | Uh-oh

For Mikey, the last few years have been a wild ride to say the least. When the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself and his band joined Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew to tour for the 40th anniversary of Remain In Light it should have been a high point of his career. Instead, it triggered a tailspin that saw his band disintegrate and strained the relationships with the bandmates and collaborators that had become like family. Mikey's story goes far beyond music, and his continued success is a testament to his character, commitment to his craft, and belief in the potential for healing that comes with performing music you love with people you love even more.  

Interview | Michelangelo Carubba on touring "Remain In Light" with Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew

We've finally reached the first pure David Byrne solo album, no theatre soundtrack or main collaborators, David was free to do whatever he wanted and this was it. I hope this gives everyone an insight into not just the album, but a glimpse at David's genuine passion for this music, which critics at the time labelled as passion-less and uninspired. My goal, as always, is to prove that it's anything but!

Tracklist:
Independence Day
Make Believe Mambo
The call of the wild
Dirty Old Town
The Rose Tattoo
Loco de Amor
The Dream Police
Don't want to be part of your world
Marching through the wilderness
Good and Evil
Lie to me
Office Cowboy
Women vs Men
Carnival Eyes
I know sometimes a man is wrong
Live Cover: Todo Cambia

We've finally reached the first pure David Byrne solo album, no theatre soundtrack or main collaborators, David was free to do whatever he wanted and this was it. I hope this gives everyone an insight into not just the album, but a glimpse at David's genuine passion for this music, which critics at the time labelled as passion-less and uninspired. My goal, as always, is to prove that it's anything but!
Tracklist:
<ul>
<li>Independence Day</li>
<li>Make Believe Mambo</li>
<li>The call of the wild</li>
<li>Dirty Old Town</li>
<li>The Rose Tattoo</li>
<li>Loco de Amor</li>
<li>The Dream Police</li>
<li>Don't want to be part of your world</li>
<li>Marching through the wilderness</li>
<li>Good and Evil</li>
<li>Lie to me</li>
<li>Office Cowboy</li>
<li>Women vs Men</li>
<li>Carnival Eyes</li>
<li>I know sometimes a man is wrong</li>
<li>Live Cover: Todo Cambia</li>
</ul>

18 | Rei Momo

A series of featurettes outlining David's soundtracks and collaborations throughout the Talking Heads-era. I touch on everything from the beloved The Catherine Wheel, through the esteemed Knee Plays and The Last Emperor, to the surprisingly personal The Forest.

The Catherine Wheel
His wife refused
Cloud Chamber
My big hands (Fall through the cracks)
Big Business
What a day that was
Big blue plymouth (Eyes wide open)

The Knee Plays
Tree (Today is an important occassion)
The sound of business
Things to do (I've tried)
In the future

The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor (Main Theme)
Picking a bride

The Forest
Ur
Dura Europus
Ava

Live cover: The Future

A series of featurettes outlining David's soundtracks and collaborations throughout the Talking Heads-era. I touch on everything from the beloved The Catherine Wheel, through the esteemed Knee Plays and The Last Emperor, to the surprisingly personal The Forest.
The Catherine Wheel
<ul>
<li>His wife refused</li>
<li>Cloud Chamber</li>
<li>My big hands (Fall through the cracks)</li>
<li>Big Business</li>
<li>What a day that was</li>
<li>Big blue plymouth (Eyes wide open)</li>
</ul>
The Knee Plays
<ul>
<li>Tree (Today is an important occassion)</li>
<li>The sound of business</li>
<li>Things to do (I've tried)</li>
<li>In the future</li>
</ul>
The Last Emperor
<ul>
<li>The Last Emperor (Main Theme)</li>
<li>Picking a bride</li>
</ul>
The Forest
<ul>
<li>Ur</li>
<li>Dura Europus</li>
<li>Ava</li>
</ul>
Live cover: The Future

17 | David's 80s Soundtracks and Collaborations 

Why watch it alone? Previously released to supporters of the podcast, to mark the theatrical release of the remastered edition of Stop Making Sense, enjoy this bonus episode featuring Rodney's watch-along commentary for the film.

Why watch it alone? Previously released to supporters of the podcast, to mark the theatrical release of the remastered edition of Stop Making Sense, enjoy this bonus episode featuring Rodney's watch-along commentary for the film.

UNLOCKED | Stop Making Sense watch-along commentary

Come on a journey through David Byrne and Brian Eno’s collaborative side-project “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, a ground-breaking album that has only grown in standing over the decades that Eno called the “laboratory” for Remain in Light.

Tracklist:
America is Waiting
Mea Culpa
Regiment
Help me somebody
The Jezebel Spirit
Very very hungry / Quran
Moonlight in Glory
The Carrier
A secret life
Come with us
Mountain of needles
Bonus tracks: Pitch to voltage
Two against three
Vocal outtakes
New Feet
Defiant
Number 8 mix
Solo guitar with tin foil
Covers: Fever / Sympathy for the Devil

Come on a journey through David Byrne and Brian Eno’s collaborative side-project “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, a ground-breaking album that has only grown in standing over the decades that Eno called the “laboratory” for Remain in Light.
Tracklist:
<ul>
<li>America is Waiting</li>
<li>Mea Culpa</li>
<li>Regiment</li>
<li>Help me somebody</li>
<li>The Jezebel Spirit</li>
<li>Very very hungry / Quran</li>
<li>Moonlight in Glory</li>
<li>The Carrier</li>
<li>A secret life</li>
<li>Come with us</li>
<li>Mountain of needles</li>
<li>Bonus tracks: Pitch to voltage</li>
<li>Two against three</li>
<li>Vocal outtakes</li>
<li>New Feet</li>
<li>Defiant</li>
<li>Number 8 mix</li>
<li>Solo guitar with tin foil</li>
<li>Covers: Fever / Sympathy for the Devil</li>
</ul>

16 | Byrne & Eno: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts

This episode is dedicated to the life and memory of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Seymour Stein.

Launching into season 2, I present a portrait of David Byrne as a young artist, examine the relationship between his artistic work and his music, why he left art school, and whet your appetite for the journey ahead.

Songs from this episode:
Who (w. St Vincent)
Heart's a lonely hunter (w. Thievery Corporation)
Loco de Amor (w. Celia Cruz)
Everybody's coming to my house
Like humans do
Lazy
Miss America
Strange Overtones (w. Brian Eno)
Don't fence me in
Let's dance (live w. Miley Cyrus)
Heroes (live w. Choir! Choir! Choir!)
Fame (live w. Kimbra and The Roots)

This episode is dedicated to the life and memory of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Seymour Stein.
Launching into season 2, I present a portrait of David Byrne as a young artist, examine the relationship between his artistic work and his music, why he left art school, and whet your appetite for the journey ahead.
Songs from this episode:
<ul>
<li>Who (w. St Vincent)</li>
<li>Heart's a lonely hunter (w. Thievery Corporation)</li>
<li>Loco de Amor (w. Celia Cruz)</li>
<li>Everybody's coming to my house</li>
<li>Like humans do</li>
<li>Lazy</li>
<li>Miss America</li>
<li>Strange Overtones (w. Brian Eno)</li>
<li>Don't fence me in</li>
<li>Let's dance (live w. Miley Cyrus)</li>
<li>Heroes (live w. Choir! Choir! Choir!)</li>
<li>Fame (live w. Kimbra and The Roots)</li>
</ul>

15 | Meet David Byrne: Fame redeems the oddball

Grab your pencil and rewind your cassettes to discover some live covers, drop the needle on some studio rarities, unpack the break-up and The Heads side-project, learn how Stop Making Sense nourished the concept of a reunion, and eagerly log in for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Tracks: 
Live: "1, 2, 3... Red Light", "96 teardrops", "So much in love", "I wanna be your boyfriend", "I can't control myself", "Pablo Picasso", "A clean break", "Theme", "Questions for lovers"
Studio: "I want to live", "I'm not ready yet", "These boots were made for walking", "I walk the line", "Can't you hear my heartbeat"
Demo: "Hey hey"
Sand in the Vaseline: "Lifetime Piling Up", "Gangster of Love", "Popsicle"
The Heads: "Damage I've done", "Punk Lolita", "No more lonely nights"
Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction: "Psycho Killer", "Life During Wartime", "Burning down the house", "Take me to the river"
Songs influenced by Talking Heads: "Do it all the time - I don't know how but they found me", "No you girls - Franz Ferdinand", "A punk - Vampire Weekend", "Total Life Forever - Foals", "Vegan water - Cheekface", "True Stories - Datarock"

See you soon for Season 2!

Grab your pencil and rewind your cassettes to discover some live covers, drop the needle on some studio rarities, unpack the break-up and The Heads side-project, learn how Stop Making Sense nourished the concept of a reunion, and eagerly log in for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Tracks: 
<ul>
<li>Live: "1, 2, 3... Red Light", "96 teardrops", "So much in love", "I wanna be your boyfriend", "I can't control myself", "Pablo Picasso", "A clean break", "Theme", "Questions for lovers"</li>
<li>Studio: "I want to live", "I'm not ready yet", "These boots were made for walking", "I walk the line", "Can't you hear my heartbeat"</li>
<li>Demo: "Hey hey"</li>
<li>Sand in the Vaseline: "Lifetime Piling Up", "Gangster of Love", "Popsicle"</li>
<li>The Heads: "Damage I've done", "Punk Lolita", "No more lonely nights"</li>
<li>Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Induction: "Psycho Killer", "Life During Wartime", "Burning down the house", "Take me to the river"</li>
<li>Songs influenced by Talking Heads: "Do it all the time - I don't know how but they found me", "No you girls - Franz Ferdinand", "A punk - Vampire Weekend", "Total Life Forever - Foals", "Vegan water - Cheekface", "True Stories - Datarock"</li>
</ul>
See you soon for Season 2!

14 | The Final Chapter (Rarities, Hall of Fame, The Heads, and more)

Featuring special guest Chris Frantz, founding member of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club.

With Talking Heads on permanent hiatus, Tom Tom Club becomes the default vehicle for Chris and Tina's music. Hear exclusive insights into their sounds and influences from their albums "Dark Sneak Love Action", "The good, the bad, and the funky", "Downtown Rockers"  and much more - including a few surprise side-projects.

Tracklist:
Sunshine and Ecstasy
You Sexy Thing (Hot Chocolate cover)
Who feelin' it?
Love to love you baby (Donna Summer cover)
Happiness can't buy money
19-2000 (Gorillaz)
Il Est Ne / Christmas in the Club
Downtown Rockers
Incognito (Chris und Tina)

Featuring special guest Chris Frantz, founding member of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club.
With Talking Heads on permanent hiatus, Tom Tom Club becomes the default vehicle for Chris and Tina's music. Hear exclusive insights into their sounds and influences from their albums "Dark Sneak Love Action", "The good, the bad, and the funky", "Downtown Rockers"  and much more - including a few surprise side-projects.
Tracklist:
<ul>
<li>Sunshine and Ecstasy</li>
<li>You Sexy Thing (Hot Chocolate cover)</li>
<li>Who feelin' it?</li>
<li>Love to love you baby (Donna Summer cover)</li>
<li>Happiness can't buy money</li>
<li>19-2000 (Gorillaz)</li>
<li>Il Est Ne / Christmas in the Club</li>
<li>Downtown Rockers</li>
<li>Incognito (Chris und Tina)</li>
</ul>

13 | Tom Tom Club (part 2) with guest Chris Frantz

Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

An A to Z exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison

This must be Talking Heads — A song by song, album by album look at their music

Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Listening to the albums before diving into each episode is highly encouraged, but be warned... you might just find yourself wanting to give them another spin when the show ends.

Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. Listening to the albums before diving into each episode is highly encouraged, but be warned... you might just find yourself wanting to give them another spin when the show ends.

This must be Talking Heads — A song by song, album by album look at the band's music

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