I remember playing "The Jezebel Spirit" on repeat during the year 1981 so much I loved this funky menacing track !!! (the one that would come closest musically to the Talking Heads album Remain in Light, released four months earlier). Percussion parts are performed by The Tubes members Prairie Prince and Mingo Lewis.
Bought this album on its day of release; on account of already being a Talking Heads fan It certainly didn’t disappoint and I’ve listened to it regularly ever since As always with JP, you get much more than a bit of rocking out, you get to enjoy a voyage of discovery in many cases, one that many of us travelled many moons ago. And you get a senses that JP is really enjoying the journey too, along with a well thought out opinion and analysis Great to see this album being reviewed and enjoyed 👍🏼
Well, THAT was a treat. I have listened to a lot of Eno and Byrne over the years, but somehow my Venn diagram of their music never produced this intersection. Quite, unexpectedly, funky. Thanks - this is going on a playlist for sure.
Ah, what a song! What an album! What a pleasure to finish a week's work and stick on the headphones to listen to the brilliant production on this track. Thanks for the review. 😎
Like a broken record, I listen to this through speakers at work periodically. I do get all kinds of comments. Very lucky I can play what I want and get paid.
This is why I love this channel... always something interesting going on. I had never heard this but I really like both Eno and Byrne, and this was fun and def worth a listen. Thanks and nice review.
Thanks JP, I didn't have this in my collection. Funk Rock at it's best. The ambient sounds of Eno are really lifted up by the funk sounds of Byrne into a groove that rolls along. A magic collaboration.
This track blew my mind in 1981. Such a great album. I’m glad others are hearing it for the first time now. Maybe it’s not as startling now as it was then. Everyone is familiar with sampling now. This was new territory in ‘81.
"The Catherine Wheel" album is outstanding and should be a must listen. It was originally created for a broadway modern ballet and I agree with many others that say it's easily one of David Bryne's best works; with it's driving dance oriented African rhythms. Once again, Eno adds his genius to the album. Fantastic!
I loved both Talking Heads and Eno, so this was a must for me when it first came out. It is fascinating how the natural cadences of speech are so rhythmnic that you can build entire songs out of just snippets. Thanks for taking this side-trail into the world of the progressive music of the early 80s. Such a sinister sound, but very carefully constructed and executed into this... thing. And this was decades before hip-hop! Awesome analysis again, old friend. Any chance of getting a reaction to the movie - The Exorcist? Are you even allowed to do that?
What makes the song "The Jezebel Spirit" particularly interesting is that contains a reenactment of an exorcism by Kathryn Kuhlman as they were not able to get a real recording of the exorcism as her estate prevented it. It gives the song a very dark weird feeling everytime you listen to it.
The most amazing story of this album is that it was pre digital. It was all done on magnetic tape. Imagine how difficult all of that copying and splicing was.
Another Brian Eno collaboration that hit the button... this time with Talking Heads. Bought it when first released and the feet go tapping without fail!
Reminds me a lot of songs like "No One Receiving" and "Energy Fools The Magician" from Eno's Before & After Science, which came out in 1977, when Eno was really coming into his own in the studio. "Here He Comes" from that album is the perfect late 70s pop song. It's like Eno had the plan, and he shared it with David Byrne to execute it.
I hope you have the original album version that has Qu'Ran on it, one of the best tracks off the album, it was removed on re-releases (due to controversy) and replaced by Very Very Hungry (which is a fine track), but Qu'Ran is a lot more interesting soundscape with gorgeous vocals, if it´s not on the album you are playing you really should play it after the album is finished, there are uploads of it on UA-cam.
From an exorcism. They originally had a recording of a particular exorcist but the exorcist refused permission to use it. So this is from an "unidentified exorcist" and I don't think it's been revealed if it's a real exorcist or just recorded for the album.
The fellow performing this ritual I find really sinister, that creepy laugh gives me chills while the funk gives me motion and the downward spiral sound a very uncertain atmosphere of menace. Ah, but screw it, we can still boogie. It's genius.
For me this track sounds a lot like 'I Zimbra' from "Fear of Music". I used to have this album on cassette, did not buy it on CD since I rarely played it. I was wondering if you'd call these lyrics, I'm not sure they qualify since the words weren't written by the artists. Interesting question for the lawyers.
You should check out Brian Eno's solo stuff. Check out the heartbreakingly beautiful, "An Ending (Ascent)", the short version. The long version may be way too long for you to cover. The short version is a manageable 4mins 20secs.
My friend: I'm looking for some music for Halloween. Do you know anything that no one's heard before, that's different and kinda creepy? Me: I know of one that you might like 😱
have a listen to studio version of third uncle by brian eno... there's also a great live version on 801 live (eno, manzanera, phillips, et al)... baby's on fire from the 801 live lp is worth a listen (as is the entire lp) as well...
Never seen The Exorcist? Really? Take care of that ASAP!! I took my girlfriend (now my wife) to see The Exorcist in 1974. We were both sixteen. After I took her home, I went home, also; I unlocked the door, walked in and let my eyes adjust to the dark for a moment or two. I started up the stairs to go to bed, and that's when my feelings of trepidation took over. I expected, at any time, to see Regan (the possesed girl in the movie) jump out at the top of the stairs and start yelling obscenities and vomiting green filth over me, all the while her head would be spinning around. I know this sounds a little hokey and trite, but the horror I was feeling at that moment was all too real. To this day I carry those feelings with me, and they're always ready to pop up and render me spineless and unable to move. When this album came out and I read what this song was about, I listened to it and got very real chills down my spine and goosebumps on my arms. Visions of The Exorcist were in my head. That reaction may have dimmed some over the years, but this song still gives me the creeps. And I wouldn't want it any other way.
You are certainly taking your time with this album, Justin. And that's OK. This is not an easy meal to digest in one sitting. I would be willing to bet the last thing you expected when you got up this morning was to listen to an exorcism. This concludes side one. Unless you have an original pressing, you will not be getting all of the tracks from the original side two. One track was deleted, and another substituted in its place. But that's a story for another day. This is easily the most disturbing track on the album, but for many it is also the favorite. I prefer the track before this one, but that's just my taste. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to side 2.
By tthe way, you should give the "Joyrider" album a listen to by The Flexitones who are Merv Pepler from Ozric Tentacles and Eat Static and Will White from the Propellerheads.
Got distracted by your tank top comments:D If you live in a warm climate and want to stay cool they are a must. Eno is hit-and-miss for me. I still don't know how I feel about this one. Stay funny and stay in the best!
No problem for me - a cacophony - with little thought on what to do with all that sound - how to make this actually a song - and what does that 'vocal' add to the song? I keep expecting to hear from the cacophany - 'Science - she's blinding me with science.' - Jezebel is another Talking Heads clone song probably rated highly that - to me - is just another waste of five minutes. So exciting - it's like poetry in motion to me.
Yup, this is the highlight of the album - really cool funky upbeat rhythm contrasting with the unsettling samples. Excellent. But wait....you've never seen The Exorcist!!! You'll be aware that the opening riff of Tubular Bells is on the soundtrack but it's the only film where the line 'The power of Christ compels you!!!' repeated maybe a dozen times in a row comes across as really, really powerful rather than the cheap laugh that it looks like on paper. Switch off Spotify and head on over to the movie streamer of your choice. The power of Christ compels you!
This song freaks the F out of me. Don't see the Exorcist IMHO. That said -- yeah - the song is impeccably put together - like the rest of the album. Also love the way you are breaking this album down. Most interesting is your 1st reactions more positive then most the other Remain in Light 1st impressions (at least the 1st side). Much of the music for both albums created at the same time - and I think - though I could be wrong - My Life used some session outakes from RIL. But that could be a lie.
Now I hear it being played, of course I know this song. Totally bonkers but who cares and the rhythm is great. Tanktop is normally used as underwear here in Europa. Only in summer it’s used by some as top. T-shirts are more common.
Boogie down, boogie down to the burning. Witch burning? No which burning, are you referring- to? Come to the ceremony, the exorcism starts at two. P.M.- Peace man.
'Looking forward to hearing more of this!' Speak for yourself... Just another repetitive backing track with some samples over it. Considering the artists, it's pretty lazy stuff.
@@Drummingvulture Different strokes Indeed. As i touched on on JP's 'America is Waiting' Review. I bought this, unheard, on release simply cos it was Byrne and Eno. Seldom had i been so disappointed in an album. Played it a few times then abandoned it. I listen now in case i've missed anything, but so far my first instincts were pretty much spot on. Not their best work, imho.
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I remember playing "The Jezebel Spirit" on repeat during the year 1981 so much I loved this funky menacing track !!! (the one that would come closest musically to the Talking Heads album Remain in Light, released four months earlier). Percussion parts are performed by The Tubes members Prairie Prince and Mingo Lewis.
You don't miss a thing in your reactions/reviews. That's what makes them so interesting. So glad you liked that one.
Ty Vincent 🎯
Bought this album on its day of release; on account of already being a Talking Heads fan
It certainly didn’t disappoint and I’ve listened to it regularly ever since
As always with JP, you get much more than a bit of rocking out, you get to enjoy a voyage of discovery in many cases, one that many of us travelled many moons ago. And you get a senses that JP is really enjoying the journey too, along with a well thought out opinion and analysis
Great to see this album being reviewed and enjoyed 👍🏼
Ty so so much FD!
Well, THAT was a treat. I have listened to a lot of Eno and Byrne over the years, but somehow my Venn diagram of their music never produced this intersection. Quite, unexpectedly, funky. Thanks - this is going on a playlist for sure.
One of the best albums of the 80s. I used to play a bunch of tracks from this on my college radio show.
Ah, what a song! What an album! What a pleasure to finish a week's work and stick on the headphones to listen to the brilliant production on this track. Thanks for the review. 😎
Like a broken record, I listen to this through speakers at work periodically. I do get all kinds of comments. Very lucky I can play what I want and get paid.
Hope your week was good Mark! :D
This is why I love this channel... always something interesting going on. I had never heard this but I really like both Eno and Byrne, and this was fun and def worth a listen. Thanks and nice review.
Thanks JP, I didn't have this in my collection. Funk Rock at it's best. The ambient sounds of Eno are really lifted up by the funk sounds of Byrne into a groove that rolls along. A magic collaboration.
COME OUT, SISTER!!!
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This track blew my mind in 1981. Such a great album. I’m glad others are hearing it for the first time now. Maybe it’s not as startling now as it was then. Everyone is familiar with sampling now. This was new territory in ‘81.
"The Catherine Wheel" album is outstanding and should be a must listen. It was originally created for a broadway modern ballet and I agree with many others that say it's easily one of David Bryne's best works; with it's driving dance oriented African rhythms. Once again, Eno adds his genius to the album. Fantastic!
Yup yup yup. Totes agree.
It's a bit of a hidden gem, isn't it? The drumming, by the late yogi Horton, is exceptional.
Be sure and tune in today.
The Catherine Wheel choreographed by Twyla Tharpe (the film Hair) was actually filmed and shown on public television in the USA. It was really good !
I loved both Talking Heads and Eno, so this was a must for me when it first came out. It is fascinating how the natural cadences of speech are so rhythmnic that you can build entire songs out of just snippets. Thanks for taking this side-trail into the world of the progressive music of the early 80s. Such a sinister sound, but very carefully constructed and executed into this... thing. And this was decades before hip-hop! Awesome analysis again, old friend.
Any chance of getting a reaction to the movie - The Exorcist? Are you even allowed to do that?
What makes the song "The Jezebel Spirit" particularly interesting is that contains a reenactment of an exorcism by Kathryn Kuhlman as they were not able to get a real recording of the exorcism as her estate prevented it. It gives the song a very dark weird feeling everytime you listen to it.
That's not true. The song with the Kathryn Kuhlman vocal was a different one. This is identified as being an "unknown radio preacher."
The most amazing story of this album is that it was pre digital. It was all done on magnetic tape. Imagine how difficult all of that copying and splicing was.
Another Brian Eno collaboration that hit the button... this time with Talking Heads. Bought it when first released and the feet go tapping without fail!
Reminds me a lot of songs like "No One Receiving" and "Energy Fools The Magician" from Eno's Before & After Science, which came out in 1977, when Eno was really coming into his own in the studio. "Here He Comes" from that album is the perfect late 70s pop song. It's like Eno had the plan, and he shared it with David Byrne to execute it.
"Jezebel you gonna listen to me!"
This has been a great day here!
Good to hear my friend.
I hope you have the original album version that has Qu'Ran on it, one of the best tracks off the album, it was removed on re-releases (due to controversy) and replaced by Very Very Hungry (which is a fine track), but Qu'Ran is a lot more interesting soundscape with gorgeous vocals, if it´s not on the album you are playing you really should play it after the album is finished, there are uploads of it on UA-cam.
One of my fav tracks from the 80's from the indie/punk/goth/dance clubs . Allegedly it's taken from a real sience
From an exorcism. They originally had a recording of a particular exorcist but the exorcist refused permission to use it. So this is from an "unidentified exorcist" and I don't think it's been revealed if it's a real exorcist or just recorded for the album.
All new to me. I liked it. Thanks
The fellow performing this ritual I find really sinister, that creepy laugh gives me chills while the funk gives me motion and the downward spiral sound a very uncertain atmosphere of menace. Ah, but screw it, we can still boogie. It's genius.
I love this track. I live the bit where the heavens open and Jesus comes! Ha! Fantastic! Totally triumphal!
The groove that Eno created on this song is incredible. I can't listen to it while driving or else I'd be in jail for speeding.
For me this track sounds a lot like 'I Zimbra' from "Fear of Music". I used to have this album on cassette, did not buy it on CD since I rarely played it. I was wondering if you'd call these lyrics, I'm not sure they qualify since the words weren't written by the artists. Interesting question for the lawyers.
You should check out Brian Eno's solo stuff. Check out the heartbreakingly beautiful, "An Ending (Ascent)", the short version. The long version may be way too long for you to cover. The short version is a manageable 4mins 20secs.
My friend: I'm looking for some music for Halloween. Do you know anything that no one's heard before, that's different and kinda creepy?
Me: I know of one that you might like 😱
Plenty of old Pink Floyd works for creepy (Animals and older). Some creepy old Talking Heads too.
@@roundtownKen yep
have a listen to studio version of third uncle by brian eno... there's also a great live version on 801 live (eno, manzanera, phillips, et al)... baby's on fire from the 801 live lp is worth a listen (as is the entire lp) as well...
Never seen The Exorcist? Really? Take care of that ASAP!!
I took my girlfriend (now my wife) to see The Exorcist in 1974. We were both sixteen. After I took her home, I went home, also; I unlocked the door, walked in and let my eyes adjust to the dark for a moment or two. I started up the stairs to go to bed, and that's when my feelings of trepidation took over. I expected, at any time, to see Regan (the possesed girl in the movie) jump out at the top of the stairs and start yelling obscenities and vomiting green filth over me, all the while her head would be spinning around.
I know this sounds a little hokey and trite, but the horror I was feeling at that moment was all too real. To this day I carry those feelings with me, and they're always ready to pop up and render me spineless and unable to move.
When this album came out and I read what this song was about, I listened to it and got very real chills down my spine and goosebumps on my arms. Visions of The Exorcist were in my head. That reaction may have dimmed some over the years, but this song still gives me the creeps. And I wouldn't want it any other way.
Plus, Mike Oldfield… tubed bells.
@@-davidolivares thank you so much there David I was really surprised that movie connection wasn't mentioned
The Exorcist still has an enduring power to terrify, because our fear of the unknown is forever chilling.
I can definitely understand; sounds scary lol!
You are certainly taking your time with this album, Justin. And that's OK. This is not an easy meal to digest in one sitting. I would be willing to bet the last thing you expected when you got up this morning was to listen to an exorcism. This concludes side one. Unless you have an original pressing, you will not be getting all of the tracks from the original side two. One track was deleted, and another substituted in its place. But that's a story for another day. This is easily the most disturbing track on the album, but for many it is also the favorite. I prefer the track before this one, but that's just my taste. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to side 2.
I have the original record but, I didn’t realize there was a drama sitch.
@@-davidolivares "Qu'ran" was removed and replaced with "Very, Very Hungry"
You're definitely ready for some more CAN (Tago Mago, Ege Bamyasi) after this!
Those are great song from a fun band.
@@MusicWithToddLedbetter They’re albums
@@Katehowe3010 Oh yes! Can you imagine Justin banging to ‘Outside My Door’?
@@roelandrutgers Yes, of course, my bad. I was referencing the songs on those albums. I've been into Can of late enjoying both of those albums.
Been enjoying Tago Mago so far :D
By tthe way, you should give the "Joyrider" album a listen to by The Flexitones who are Merv Pepler from Ozric Tentacles and Eat Static and Will White from the Propellerheads.
Got distracted by your tank top comments:D If you live in a warm climate and want to stay cool they are a must. Eno is hit-and-miss for me. I still don't know how I feel about this one.
Stay funny and stay in the best!
No problem for me - a cacophony - with little thought on what to do with all that sound - how to make this actually a song - and what does that 'vocal' add to the song? I keep expecting to hear from the cacophany - 'Science - she's blinding me with science.' - Jezebel is another Talking Heads clone song probably rated highly that - to me - is just another waste of five minutes. So exciting - it's like poetry in motion to me.
Yup, this is the highlight of the album - really cool funky upbeat rhythm contrasting with the unsettling samples. Excellent.
But wait....you've never seen The Exorcist!!! You'll be aware that the opening riff of Tubular Bells is on the soundtrack but it's the only film where the line 'The power of Christ compels you!!!' repeated maybe a dozen times in a row comes across as really, really powerful rather than the cheap laugh that it looks like on paper. Switch off Spotify and head on over to the movie streamer of your choice. The power of Christ compels you!
This song freaks the F out of me. Don't see the Exorcist IMHO. That said -- yeah - the song is impeccably put together - like the rest of the album. Also love the way you are breaking this album down. Most interesting is your 1st reactions more positive then most the other Remain in Light 1st impressions (at least the 1st side). Much of the music for both albums created at the same time - and I think - though I could be wrong - My Life used some session outakes from RIL. But that could be a lie.
Now I hear it being played, of course I know this song.
Totally bonkers but who cares and the rhythm is great.
Tanktop is normally used as underwear here in Europa. Only in summer it’s used by some as top. T-shirts are more common.
Awesome track! Never really paid attention to this album - my fault, obviously.
That’s a bit of a twisted little ditty but I’m happy to be free of those pesky demons.
Boogie down, boogie down to the burning. Witch burning? No which burning, are you referring- to? Come to the ceremony, the exorcism starts at two. P.M.- Peace man.
That ain't a tank top, that is just a vest, tank tops are dreadful and what Mr Bean wears, like a sleeveless woolly cardigan.
'Looking forward to hearing more of this!' Speak for yourself... Just another repetitive backing track with some samples over it. Considering the artists, it's pretty lazy stuff.
Different strokes . . .
@@Drummingvulture Different strokes Indeed. As i touched on on JP's 'America is Waiting' Review. I bought this, unheard, on release simply cos it was Byrne and Eno. Seldom had i been so disappointed in an album. Played it a few times then abandoned it. I listen now in case i've missed anything, but so far my first instincts were pretty much spot on. Not their best work, imho.