Once in a Lifetime: The Best Of is a compilation album by the American rock band Talking Heads, released in 1992. The album features 18 songs selected from the band’s eight studio albums, spanning from their 1977 debut Talking Heads: 77 to their 1988 swan song Naked. The album also includes two previously unreleased tracks: “Sax and Violins”, which was recorded for the 1991 film Until the End of the World, and “Lifetime Piling Up”, which was a leftover from the Naked sessions. The album showcases the band’s eclectic and innovative style, blending elements of punk, funk, art rock, world music and pop. The album also highlights the band’s distinctive lyrics, which often explore themes of urban alienation, existential angst, consumerism and love. Some of the band’s most popular and acclaimed songs are featured on the album, such as “Psycho Killer”, “Burning Down the House”, “Once in a Lifetime”, “Road to Nowhere” and “And She Was”. The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised the band’s musical diversity and creativity. The album also sold well, reaching number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and number 41 on the Billboard 200. The album is considered to be a definitive overview of the band’s career and a must-have for any fan of Talking Heads or alternative rock in general.
Once in a Lifetime: The Best Of is considered to be one of the best compilation albums of all time. It is a essential purchase for any fan of Talking Heads or new wave music in general.
The personnel of the album Once in a Lifetime: The Best Of – Talking Heads – 1992 are as follows:
- David Byrne – lead vocals, guitar
- Jerry Harrison – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Frantz – drums, backing vocals
- Tina Weymouth – bass, backing vocals
- Brian Eno – producer, writer
- Steve Lillywhite – producer
- Talking Heads – producer, writer
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
For more information, you can visit the Wikipedia article: Once in a Lifetime: The Best of Talking Heads.
