David Byrne True Stories - The Complete Soundtrack US 2-LP vinyl set

DAVID BYRNE True Stories - The Complete Soundtrack (2018 US Special Edition 23 track double vinyl set. A wonderfully idiosyncratic and richly textured release, True Stories – The Complete Soundtrack by David Byrne offers a full immersion intothe quirky, offbeat world of his 1986 film True Stories. Expanding beyond the original selections performed by Talking Heads, this complete soundtrack edition presents Byrne’s own interpretations of the material, revealing a more unified and personal vision of the project. Where the earlier release captured the charm of the film’s characters through varied performances, The Complete Soundtrack brings everything into sharper focus — Byrne’s distinctive voice guiding the listener through a landscape of Americana, pop, gospel and experimental textures. The result is both cohesive and delightfully eccentric, reflecting his singular artistic perspective. Tracks such as ‘Love For Sale’, ‘Wild Wild Life’ and ‘Radio Head’ are reimagined with a subtle shift in tone — less theatrical, perhaps, but imbued with a deeper sense of narrative continuity. Byrne’s understated delivery adds an intriguing layer of detachment, enhancing the album’s exploration of small-town life, consumer culture and the peculiarities of everyday existence. Musically, the album blends infectious rhythms with minimalist arrangements and unexpected flourishes, creating a sound that is instantly recognisable yet difficult to categorise. It’s this balance of accessibility and experimentation that gives True Stories – The Complete Soundtrack its enduring appeal. Presented in a sleeve that echoes the film’s unique visual aesthetic, this LP stands as both a companion piece and a reinterpretation — a fascinating extension of David Byrne’s creative universe. For collectors and fans alike, it’s an essential and rewarding listen that captures the wit, curiosity and originality of one of music’s most distinctive voices. Heavy card gatefold picture sleeve with exstensive liner notes in the inner spread and art print enclosed which, along with the discs, carry minimal signs of wear/play)

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
A1  Meredith Monk–  Road Song  3:19
A2  David Byrne–  Freeway Son  3:05
A3  David Byrne–  Disco Hits!  2:03
A4  Terry Allen & The Panhandle Mystery Band–  Cocktail Desparado  3:00
A5  Talking Heads–  Wild Wild Life  3:40
A6  David Byrne–  City Of Steel  3:34
B1  Carl Finch–  Mall Muzak  5:33
B2  Talking Heads–  Dream Operator
Featuring – Annie McEnroe
4:18
B3  David Byrne–  Love Theme From True Stories  1:28
B4  David Byrne–  Brownie's Theme  2:26
B5  Kronos Quartet–  Dinner Music  3:32
B6  Talking Heads–  Puzzlin' Evidence  3:55
C1  David Byrne–  Glass Operator  2:31
C2  Talking Heads–  Hey Now  3:57
C3  David Byrne–  I Love Metal Buildings  1:39
C4  Talking Heads–  Love For Sale  4:31
C5  Esteban Jordan–  Soy De Tejas  2:45
C6  Carl Finch–  Buster's Theme  2:35
D1  Banda Eclipse–  Festa Para Um Rei Negro  2:19
D2  Talking Heads–  Radio Head
Featuring – Esteban Jordan, Lolita Carroll Larriva, Los Vampiros (2)
3:49
D3  Talking Heads–  Papa Legba
Featuring – Pops Staples
5:07
D4  Talking Heads–  People Like Us
Featuring – John Goodman
4:28
D5  Talking Heads–  City Of Dreams

Artist - David Byrne (click link for complete listing)
Title - True Stories (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 2018
Original Year of Release - 2018
Format - 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album)
Record Label -   Nonesuch
Catalogue No - 574181-1 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United States (USA)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info - Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 5050629279634
Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - BYN2LTR890122
Related Artists - David Van Tieghem, Jerry Harrison, Love Of Life Orchestra, Talking Heads, The Heads, Tom Tom Club.

GENRES
Male Solo, Rock.

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