Talk Talk Is 'Laughing Stock' or ISENIH #22
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I'm going to blow your minds with this one. Most people know of the '80s group Talk Talk but most people aren't aware of their last two cds 'Spirit Of Eden'('88) or 'Laughing Stock'('91), mainly because they were such a left turn after the synth pop oriented/new wave earlier cds. There were hints of what was to come on 'Colour Of Spring'('86)with it's complex orchestration & earthier sound qualities. It was obvious Mark Hollis was headed in a more grounded, artsy direction. But no one saw these coming, the post rock masterpieces of Talk Talk's latter two releases.
When I heard 'Spirit Of Eden' in the record store I was taken aback with it's earthy poignancy & bought it immediately because it was like nothing I heard before. The more I listened to it the more I fell in love. It's sparse orchestration & melodies, put me in awe of Mr. Hollis' artistic vision. I knew he was done for as far as the pop charts were concerned but I didn't care, this was something new & brilliant.Three years passed and the '90s were upon me. 'Laughing Stock' was released in '91 and I had moved on musically & didn't even know they released another cd. Talk Talk was SO '80s & being a modern man I was into the latest music du jour(you know, that grunge stuff). A few years later I read a review & realizing what I'd missed, picked it up. I'm sure glad that I did. It was so beautiful, stark & gorgeous in it's musical meanderings. Both of these latter cds are not for everyone due to their unusual sound. I have to be in a certain pensive mood to listen to either of these albums. I believe these cds have been the impetous for much more experimental & artistic rock that followed.If you've not heard them, I highly recommend either if you like moody, melancholic, experimental sounds. They are both albums that grow on you with each successive listen. Quite worthy of your exploration. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_Talk
When I heard 'Spirit Of Eden' in the record store I was taken aback with it's earthy poignancy & bought it immediately because it was like nothing I heard before. The more I listened to it the more I fell in love. It's sparse orchestration & melodies, put me in awe of Mr. Hollis' artistic vision. I knew he was done for as far as the pop charts were concerned but I didn't care, this was something new & brilliant.Three years passed and the '90s were upon me. 'Laughing Stock' was released in '91 and I had moved on musically & didn't even know they released another cd. Talk Talk was SO '80s & being a modern man I was into the latest music du jour(you know, that grunge stuff). A few years later I read a review & realizing what I'd missed, picked it up. I'm sure glad that I did. It was so beautiful, stark & gorgeous in it's musical meanderings. Both of these latter cds are not for everyone due to their unusual sound. I have to be in a certain pensive mood to listen to either of these albums. I believe these cds have been the impetous for much more experimental & artistic rock that followed.If you've not heard them, I highly recommend either if you like moody, melancholic, experimental sounds. They are both albums that grow on you with each successive listen. Quite worthy of your exploration. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_Talk
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