The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads is a brilliant double live album (2LP) by the American new wave band Talking Heads, originally released on March 24, 1982, by Sire Records. The title is a nod to frontman David Byrne’s deadpan, unadorned stage introductions.
This 2LP set serves as a perfect historical chronicle of the band's rapid sonic transformation across two distinct eras:
- Disc 1 (1977–1979): Captures the original, taut four-piece lineup featuring David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison playing raw, quirky new wave favorites.
- Disc 2 (1980–1981): Features the massively expanded 9-piece touring lineup diving headfirst into complex African rhythms, heavy funk grooves, and dense percussion arrangements