Deluxe Edition has been my go to recently. I generally enjoy the mixes better on it than the original. It’s also nice having Cities and Big Business/I Zimbra
Yeah, that was weird. The 2023 release reverted back to the 1984 CD mix of Psycho Killer, with a completely different drum track, and without the “I have a tape I want to play you.” introduction. I think that's the only place the 2023 release used the 1984 versions instead of the 1999 versions?
Oh I had no idea that was how the original CD release had it! In that case, I think 1999 was definitely an improvement. Maybe Jerry Harrison/David Byrne changed their mind about the changes they made then?
That was never released on audio (CD / LP / cassette / download), but as of the 2024 video release by A24, that's available. A rip of the 1985 laserdisc release is included as a bonus feature on the Blu-ray / 4K, and that has the unedited cocaine reference.
I had it on CD back in the day when it was first released. Also had a VHS of the show which also had the line on it, same as the CD, so both had the line I mentioned (This was in the UK)
The 1984 CD / cassette / LP release only had 9 tracks, and Genius Of Love wasn’t one of them. But yes, the 1984 VHS included Genius Of Love with that line, as did the 1985 laserdisc release. I'm saying the 1985 version is available again as of last year, on the new A24 home release. So if you want a copy, it's no longer hard to find!
Deluxe Edition has a Dolby Atmos mix on Apple Music which to me is wildly different to the "normal" mix you’d find on YouTube or elsewhere, but I like it a lot more
If it’s between the original 1984 release and the new Deluxe Edition, the Deluxe Edition wins because at least the whole concert’s there and in the right order. The Special New Edition’s just the film soundtrack, but while I’d prefer it, I’ve never really listened to it because what’s the point when I’ve got the film?
Having listened to the 1999, 2023 album versions and then comparing to the film versions (both the 2023 release and the 1985 laserdisc) I think what you're hearing is just overdubbing on the drum track to make them a bit more clear over the other instruments. To my ear both sound the same (film & album).
I do know they called Chris the "human drum machine" because he keeps such good time, which is probably why it sounds so consistent as well.
If you know definitively they swapped it for a drum machine I'd love to know though!
I like this one I bought last year. It has two cds and a bluray audio with every song from the movie. Of course, I also have the bluray of the movie to compliment it.
I also have the original album (with 9 tracks) and the Special Edition cd from 1999 (with 16 tracks). I also have the cassette, but it's a bit worn out.
I just wish the soundtrack sounded exactly like the concert recording, but unfortunately they did a lot of overdubs, especially in regards to the drums.
A good example is Girlfriend is Better. Listen to the intro to it on the CD version and then watch the film, it's really different.
I Really like the bootleg 5.1 downmix taken from the UK Second Sight bluray from a few years back. It feels like the least amount of dubbing in there, only shame is the patchy quality of the cut songs due to the nature of the source at the time
Deluxe Edition has been my go to recently. I generally enjoy the mixes better on it than the original. It’s also nice having Cities and Big Business/I Zimbra
They both have their strengths and weaknesses. The new mix has the cut tracks, but it also BUTCHERED Psycho Killer for no reason
Yeah, that was weird. The 2023 release reverted back to the 1984 CD mix of Psycho Killer, with a completely different drum track, and without the “I have a tape I want to play you.” introduction. I think that's the only place the 2023 release used the 1984 versions instead of the 1999 versions?
Oh I had no idea that was how the original CD release had it! In that case, I think 1999 was definitely an improvement. Maybe Jerry Harrison/David Byrne changed their mind about the changes they made then?
Butchered once in a lifetime. What a day that was. I love Jerry but his remixes mixed out some things I really love
If you want an exhaustive list of the differences between the various audio releases, check out:
https://www.reddit.com/r/talkingheads/comments/1n0641x/stop_making_sense_version_comparison/
Thanks.
The one that says "Taking that god damn snow white, all night" during the Tom Tom Club section, can't find it anywhere
That was never released on audio (CD / LP / cassette / download), but as of the 2024 video release by A24, that's available. A rip of the 1985 laserdisc release is included as a bonus feature on the Blu-ray / 4K, and that has the unedited cocaine reference.
I had it on CD back in the day when it was first released. Also had a VHS of the show which also had the line on it, same as the CD, so both had the line I mentioned (This was in the UK)
The 1984 CD / cassette / LP release only had 9 tracks, and Genius Of Love wasn’t one of them. But yes, the 1984 VHS included Genius Of Love with that line, as did the 1985 laserdisc release. I'm saying the 1985 version is available again as of last year, on the new A24 home release. So if you want a copy, it's no longer hard to find!
I definitely had it on CD, maybe cassette back in the day with the line included
If you can find any evidence of Genius Of Love on any official CD or cassette release prior to the 1999 special edition, I will owe you a beer!
Maybe you had a bootleg dub of the home video release?
I'm not sure tbh but I definitely had it, I rang my brother and he remembers it as well
https://preview.redd.it/cy10bkj3xz7g1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ef118177a58f0b71c9bfaa2eac07d61f90bce3d
they left in the line, “we went insane when we did cocaine” but took that out. that’s odd.
Yep
For a shallow reason: I like the original big suit cover much more, so I only want to listen to the one with the “right” cover
Deluxe Edition has a Dolby Atmos mix on Apple Music which to me is wildly different to the "normal" mix you’d find on YouTube or elsewhere, but I like it a lot more
If it’s between the original 1984 release and the new Deluxe Edition, the Deluxe Edition wins because at least the whole concert’s there and in the right order. The Special New Edition’s just the film soundtrack, but while I’d prefer it, I’ve never really listened to it because what’s the point when I’ve got the film?
As a casual fan, which version should I enjoy the most?
The polka one.
The original. The newer remasters or ALL albums are inferior to the originals (on Spotify at least)
I can't listen to either, because they both replace the spectacular live drums on Take Me to the River with a drum machine 😭
They do??
Having listened to the 1999, 2023 album versions and then comparing to the film versions (both the 2023 release and the 1985 laserdisc) I think what you're hearing is just overdubbing on the drum track to make them a bit more clear over the other instruments. To my ear both sound the same (film & album).
I do know they called Chris the "human drum machine" because he keeps such good time, which is probably why it sounds so consistent as well.
If you know definitively they swapped it for a drum machine I'd love to know though!
https://preview.redd.it/wf8mtrcpjz7g1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03b6746b0e10e115de669fce81944d5888908943
I like this one I bought last year. It has two cds and a bluray audio with every song from the movie. Of course, I also have the bluray of the movie to compliment it.
This is the new lossless Deluxe Version on streaming services
I also have the original album (with 9 tracks) and the Special Edition cd from 1999 (with 16 tracks). I also have the cassette, but it's a bit worn out.
What's the name of this version?
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It's from Rhino Records. It had two standard cds with all the songs from the movie, plus a bluray audio of the entire soundtrack.
Thank you!!
You're welcome
I like the A24 version
I just wish the soundtrack sounded exactly like the concert recording, but unfortunately they did a lot of overdubs, especially in regards to the drums.
A good example is Girlfriend is Better. Listen to the intro to it on the CD version and then watch the film, it's really different.
I Really like the bootleg 5.1 downmix taken from the UK Second Sight bluray from a few years back. It feels like the least amount of dubbing in there, only shame is the patchy quality of the cut songs due to the nature of the source at the time
VHS
I prefer how the songs sound in the movie as opposed to the record, so for that reason I prefer the “special edition” over the new version.
The original. Can’t fork out money for the deluxe
Someone on here one time linked the a24 4k bluray downmixed version, and that's my favorite to listen to.
I strongly dislike the remix on the A24 version. Takes a lot of punch from the percussion.
The 2023 deluxe edition