’80s fans can probably summon up Talking Heads‘ “Road to Nowhere” in their imagination with no problem: The solemn chorale opening, followed by Tina Weymouth’s bass notes that sound like a lawnmower starting up, followed by Chris Frantz’s rat-a-tat beat and, out of the blue, a swirling accordion. It’s the perfect beginning to an incredible […]
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