No Talking, Just Head

No Talking, Just Head is an album released in 1996 by the Heads, a band composed of Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, and Chris Frantz of Talking Heads, joined by a variety of guest singers. Its name may be seen as an allusion to the fact that Talking Heads' former vocalist, David Byrne, is the only member not involved.

No Talking, Just Head
Studio album by
the Heads
ReleasedOctober 8, 1996 (1996-10-08)
RecordedClubhouse Music Studio
GenreNew wave, art punk
Length55:11
LabelMCA
ProducerThe Heads
Singles from No Talking, Just Head
  1. "Damage I've Done"
    Released: 1996
  2. "Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness"
    Released: 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The A.V. Club(negative)[2]

This was, at the time, intended to turn into a full-time project, with further studio albums and tour. Furthermore, a live CD/video of the first tour was planned, featuring performances of songs originally recorded by Talking Heads reinterpreted by the album's guest artists. However, Byrne sued the group, asserting that their name and presentation was too evocative of Talking Heads. The suit was settled out of court and the album was released.[3][4] The band toured the US in the fall of 1996 with Johnette Napolitano serving as the primary lead vocalist.

"Damage I've Done" and "Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness" were released as singles with several remixes by Moby, Lunatic Calm and others. Both were promoted with music videos.

The album received negative reviews.[5][6][7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth and T. "Blast" Murray except when noted.

No.TitleLyricsLength
1."Damage I've Done" (feat. Johnette Napolitano)Napolitano6:19
2."The King is Gone" (feat. Michael Hutchence)Hutchence4:12
3."No Talking Just Head" (feat. Debbie Harry) 4:34
4."Never Mind" (feat. Richard Hell)Hell3:51
5."No Big Bang" (feat. Maria McKee)McKee3:30
6."Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness" (feat. Shaun Ryder)Ryder4:43
7."No More Lonely Nights" (feat. Malin Anneteg)Anneteg5:14
8."Indie Hair" (feat. Ed Kowalczyk)Kowalczyk3:49
9."Punk Lolita" (Vocals by Napolitano, Harry and Tina Weymouth) 4:35
10."Only the Lonely" (feat. Gordon Gano)Gano4:05
11."Papersnow" (Vocals by Andy Partridge)Partridge4:59
12."Blue Blue Moon" (Vocals by Gavin Friday)Friday5:20
Total length:55:18

Personnel

The Heads

Additional musicians

  • Sly Dunbar – loops on "Punk Lolita"
  • Abdou M'Boup – percussion
  • Blast Murray – guitar
  • Lenny Pickett – saxophone, flute on "The King Is Gone"
  • Johnette Napolitano – buzz guitar on "Damage I've Done", background vocals on "Blue Blue Moon"
  • Maria McKee – Guitar and synthesizer on "No Big Bang"
  • Paul "Kermit" Leverage – additional vocals on "Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness"
  • Andy Partridge – whistling on "Papersnow"

References
  1. Allmusic review
  2. "The Heads: No Talking, Just Head". The A.V. Club. 29 March 2002. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  3. "Talking Heads". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  4. ATHITAKIS, MARK. "David Byrne Feelings". salon.com. Archived from the original on 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2012-09-02.
  5. "The Heads: No Talking, Just Head".
  6. Allmusic review
  7. "Forgotten Records The Heads: No Talking, Just Head". 29 March 2002. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
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