Pioneering New Wave band. Emerged from the NY punk scene in the mid '70s but had a distinctly different sound influenced by funk, esp. James Brown. Later to come under the influence of producer Brian Eno, and also incorporated elements of African music into their coked-up fouth album Remain In Light. Also heavily influenced by cocaine, by the way.
Franz Ferdinand are heavily influenced by Talking Heads' masterpiece More Songs About Buildings And Food.
by honest bob January 25, 2005
One of the worst, most dreadful bands of all time. Hard to determine what their best albums are because most of their music is garbage. Their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just proves that the R&RHoF doesn't mean shit.
by nowinski4life August 11, 2010
One of the worst, most dreadful bands of all time. Hard to determine what their best albums are because most of their music is garbage. Their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just proves that the R&RHoF doesn't mean shit.
by nowinski4life August 11, 2010
A term used in the Television business. Used on news shows and reports, 'talking heads' reffers to when the camera focuses on the head and upper shoulders of the newscaster. The resulting footage is that of a head which does not seem to be connected to a body. Thus, the term that is implied is 'talking heads'.
This definition is also where the band Talking Heads got their name from. They read it from a TV guide book.
This definition is also where the band Talking Heads got their name from. They read it from a TV guide book.
by Bonnar May 21, 2006
A “Talking Head” is someone who never stops talking. They will corner you by your car after a long day’s work to tell you gossip about the neighbors or to ask you about the details of your day, so they can distort it and spread it throughout the neighborhood.
Not all Talking Heads are malicious, but all talking heads are idiots and time-wasters. Over a year, you can lose many precious hours cornered by a Talking Head.
It is important to cut them off immediately, even if it seems rude and you end up on their “neighborhood hit list.” For the most part, all Talking Heads, unknown to themselves, are hated and despised by most people.
Not all Talking Heads are malicious, but all talking heads are idiots and time-wasters. Over a year, you can lose many precious hours cornered by a Talking Head.
It is important to cut them off immediately, even if it seems rude and you end up on their “neighborhood hit list.” For the most part, all Talking Heads, unknown to themselves, are hated and despised by most people.
"Man, Jean sure is one tedious “Talking Head.” I just lost an hour of my life that I will never get back just talking to them."
by Ian De La Rosa September 19, 2013
a reporter or other person appearing on TV news, who's face appears close up, and consequently appearing as a talking, bodiless head
That talking head is so boring.
by The Return of Light Joker January 27, 2008
one of the greatest american bands of all time. there best albums are 77, more songs about buildings and food, remain in light, and speaking in tongues. fear of music is also good
by eachandeveryday November 30, 2004