On their second album, Talking Heads continues to build on the nervous 'new wave' sound they had created with their debut. They use this approach as the starting point for new musical innovations. The band's sound palette is a lot bigger here, the interaction between David Byrne and Jerry Harrison's guitars is more fully developed. The band shows their versatility with their first cover, Al Greens
… Take Me To The River, which they redefine in an ominous way. While Byrne still sounds like his nerves are being pushed to the limit, the band sounds a lot looser here, like on the nervous Velvet Underground-esque Thank You For Sending Me An Angel. Byrne's hyperintellect is in full bloom on More Songs About Buildings And Food,more
