{"id":74038,"date":"2026-10-01T16:19:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/01\/talking-heads-announce-sprawling-fear-of-music-reissue\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T16:19:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:19:38","slug":"talking-heads-announce-sprawling-fear-of-music-reissue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/01\/talking-heads-announce-sprawling-fear-of-music-reissue\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking Heads Announce Sprawling ‘Fear of Music’ Reissue"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Talking Heads<\/a> have announced an expanded super deluxe edition of the 1979 album Fear of Music<\/em>, featuring rarities and previously unreleased music.<\/p>\n

Available as a three CD\/Blu-ray or six LP vinyl set, the collection boasts an assortment of musical goodies sure to excite Talking Heads fans.<\/p>\n

Each edition includes a remastered version of the original album, along with two complete concerts from the band\u2019s 1979 Fear of Music tour \u2013 one recorded at Boston\u2019s Berklee Performance Center (8\/24\/79) and the other at Capitol Theatre in New Jersey (11\/17\/79). Almost all of the live material has never been previously released. Other highlights include alternate versions of “Life During Wartime,” “Cities” and “Drugs.”<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Top 10 Talking Heads Songs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blu-ray includes a new mix of the album in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround sound, along with rare footage of Talking Heads performing two songs on the English TV show, Old Grey Whistle Test<\/em>. One of those performances \u2013 the band\u2019s rendition of \u201cLife During Wartime\u201d \u2013 can be watched below.<\/p>\n

Originally released on Aug. 3, 1979, Fear of Music<\/em> garnered rave reviews and elevated Talking Heads to new commercial heights, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 and becoming their first album to be certified gold.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: How Talking Heads Turned a Corner on ‘Fear of Music’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Talking Heads\u2019 Fear of Music (Super Deluxe Edition)<\/em> will be released on Nov. 13 and is available for pre-order now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Talking Heads, ‘Fear of Music’ (Super Deluxe Edition) – 3CD\/1BR Track Listing<\/h3>\n

CD One: 2026 Remaster
\u201cI Zimbra\u201d
\u201cMind\u201d
\u201cPaper\u201d
\u201cCities\u201d
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d
\u201cMemories Can\u2019t Wait\u201d
\u201cAir\u201d
\u201cHeaven\u201d
\u201cAnimals\u201d
\u201cElectric Guitar\u201d
\u201cDrugs\u201d
Rarities
\u201cMind\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cDancing For Money\u201d \u2013 Unfinished Outtake
\u201cCities\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cDrugs\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cI Zimbra\u201d \u2013 12\u201d Version<\/p>\n

CD Two: Live at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA (8\/24\/79)
\u201cArtists Only\u201d *
\u201cStay Hungry\u201d *
\u201cCities\u201d
\u201cPaper\u201d *
\u201cMind\u201d
\u201cHeaven\u201d *
\u201cThe Book I Read\u201d *
\u201cElectric Guitar\u201d *
\u201cAir\u201d *
\u201cWarning Sign\u201d *
\u201cLove Goes To A Building On Fire\u201d *
\u201cMemories Can\u2019t Wait\u201d *
\u201cPsycho Killer\u201d *
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d *
\u201cTake Me To The River\u201d *<\/p>\n

CD Three: Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ (11\/17\/79)
\u201cArtists Only\u201d
\u201cStay Hungry\u201d
\u201cCities\u201d *
\u201cPaper\u201d *
\u201cMind\u201d *
\u201cHeaven\u201d
\u201cElectric Guitar\u201d *
\u201cAir\u201d
\u201cAnimals\u201d *
\u201cLove Goes To A Building On Fire\u201d
\u201cFound A Job\u201d *
\u201cMemories Can\u2019t Wait\u201d
\u201cPsycho Killer\u201d *
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d *<\/p>\n

Blu-Ray
Audio: Hi-Res Stereo, 5.1 & Atmos Mix of original album (2026 Remaster)
Video: Live on Old Grey Whistle Test, 1979
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d
\u201cAir\u201d<\/p>\n

Talking Heads, ‘Fear of Music’ (Super Deluxe Edition) – 6LP Track Listing<\/h3>\n

LP One: 2026 Remaster
Side One
\u201cI Zimbra\u201d
\u201cMind\u201d
\u201cPaper\u201d
\u201cCities\u201d
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d
\u201cMemories Can\u2019t Wait\u201d<\/p>\n

Side Two
\u201cAir\u201d
\u201cHeaven\u201d
\u201cAnimals\u201d
\u201cElectric Guitar\u201d
\u201cDrugs\u201d<\/p>\n

LP Two: Rarities
Side One
\u201cMind\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cDancing For Money\u201d \u2013 Unfinished Outtake
\u201cCities\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cDrugs\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cI Zimbra\u201d \u2013 12\u201d Version<\/p>\n

Side Two
Etching<\/p>\n

LP Three: Live at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA (8\/24\/79)
Side One
\u201cArtists Only\u201d *
\u201cStay Hungry\u201d *
\u201cCities\u201d
\u201cPaper\u201d *<\/p>\n

Side Two
\u201cMind\u201d
\u201cHeaven\u201d *
\u201cThe Book I Read\u201d *<\/p>\n

LP Four: Live at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA (8\/24\/79)
Side One
\u201cElectric Guitar\u201d *
\u201cAir\u201d *
\u201cWarning Sign\u201d *<\/p>\n

Side Two
\u201cLove Goes To A Building On Fire\u201d *
\u201cMemories Can\u2019t Wait\u201d *
\u201cPsycho Killer\u201d *
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d *
\u201cTake Me To The River\u201d *<\/p>\n

LP Five: Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ (11\/17\/79)
Side One
\u201cArtists Only\u201d
\u201cStay Hungry\u201d
\u201cCities\u201d *
\u201cPaper\u201d *<\/p>\n

Side Two
\u201cMind\u201d *
\u201cHeaven\u201d
\u201cElectric Guitar\u201d *
\u201cAir\u201d<\/p>\n

LP Six: Live At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ (11\/17\/79)
Side One
\u201cAnimals\u201d *
\u201cLove Goes To A Building On Fire\u201d
\u201cFound A Job\u201d *<\/p>\n

Side Two
\u201cMemories Can\u2019t Wait\u201d
\u201cPsycho Killer\u201d *
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d *<\/p>\n

FEAR OF MUSIC (2026 Remaster)
2LP Track Listing<\/p>\n

LP One
Side One
\u201cI Zimbra\u201d
\u201cMind\u201d
\u201cPaper\u201d
\u201cCities\u201d
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d
\u201cMemories Can\u2019t Wait\u201d<\/p>\n

Side Two
\u201cAir\u201d
\u201cHeaven\u201d
\u201cAnimals\u201d
\u201cElectric Guitar\u201d
\u201cDrugs\u201d<\/p>\n

LP Two: Rarities
Side One
\u201cMind\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cLife During Wartime\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cDancing For Money\u201d \u2013 Unfinished Outtake
\u201cCities\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cDrugs\u201d \u2013 Alternate Version
\u201cI Zimbra\u201d \u2013 12\u201d Version<\/p>\n

Side Two
Etching<\/p>\n

* Previously Unreleased<\/em><\/p>\n

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Talking Heads Albums Ranked Worst to Best<\/h2>\n
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For the decade and a half that they held it together, Talking Heads led a charmed musical career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gallery Credit: Bryan Wawzenek<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n