Talking Heads - Sand In The Vaseline Popular Favorites 1984 1992

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Review by Alyssa Anderson

Sand In The Vaseline: A Time Capsule of Talking Heads’ Genius (1984-1992) Alright, let’s get into it. Sand In The Vaseline: Popular Favorites 1984-1992 by Talking Heads is one of those albums that feels like flipping through an old photo album—each track hits you with a wave of nostalgia, even if you weren’t there the first time around. Released in 1992 via Sire and Warner Bros., this compilation spans nearly a decade of the band's work, blending genres like Electronic, Rock, Pop, and everything in between. You’ve got New Wave vibes, Art Rock experiments, Punk grit, and Synth-pop grooves all mashed together. It’s messy, unpredictable, and kinda perfect. Now, I’ll be honest—I couldn’t tell you what every single song means or why they picked these tracks specifically. But two songs stuck with me so hard that I had to stop whatever I was doing and just sit with them for a bit. First up? “(Nothing But) Flowers.” Man, this tune is wild. On paper, it sounds like some hippie anthem about nature reclaiming the world, but when David Byrne sings it, it’s less "save the planet" and more "oh crap, civilization is gone, now what?" The irony drips off every word—he’s not exactly thrilled about living in paradise without Wi-Fi or fast food. And then there’s that chorus, lush and bittersweet, making fun of itself while still being oddly sincere. It’s the kind of song you can laugh at and cry over at the same time. Then there’s “Wild Wild Life,” which might as well have been my teenage soundtrack if I’d discovered it back then. This thing is pure energy wrapped in shiny synth hooks. It’s playful, chaotic, and somehow manages to feel both dumb and profound. Like, yeah, life is wild and weird, and sometimes all you can do is dance to its absurd beat. Every time I hear it, I picture neon lights and bad fashion choices from the '80s. It’s impossible not to grin along with it. Other standouts include “Road To Nowhere,” which has this haunting yet hopeful vibe that sticks in your brain for days, and “Life During Wartime (Live),” where the raw energy of the performance makes you feel like you’re right there in the crowd, sweaty and exhilarated. Even the deeper cuts like “And She Was” bring something special—a little slice of wonder that reminds you how good storytelling through music can be. Here’s the thing about Sand In The Vaseline: it doesn’t try too hard to impress you. Instead, it invites you into Talking Heads’ quirky universe, letting you wander around their sonic landscape until you find pieces of yourself scattered across the tracks. By the end of it, you realize this isn’t just a greatest hits album; it’s a reflection of a band unafraid to experiment, question, and create beauty out of chaos. And honestly, isn’t that what great art should do? Make you think, laugh, cringe, and maybe even shed a tear—all while tapping your foot uncontrollably? Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth and ask us to explain human creativity, we should probably hand them this album. They won’t understand it, but hey, neither do we sometimes, and that’s the whole point.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Love For Sale4:32
Wild Wild Life3:40
Life During Wartime (Live)5:04
Mr. Jones4:20
Popsicle5:19
Stay Up Late3:53
Road To Nowhere4:20
City Of Dreams5:08
Sax And Violins5:18
(Nothing But) Flowers5:34
Girlfriend Is Better (Live)3:36
Lifetime Piling Up3:53
And She Was3:39
Gangster Of Love4:29
Blind5:00

Video

Talking Heads - Lifetime Piling up (music video)
Talking Heads - Stay Up Late

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Catalog Numbers

W2 26760

Labels

Sire, Warner Bros. Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Club Edition

Companies

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Notes

  • CRC issue that was sold as an individual disc.
  • Art work back shows W22 26760; spine shows the same. Disc shows W2 26760; last page of book shows W22 26760.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 020831-4458-241
  • Matrix / Runout: 1 26760-2.2 SRC*03. ARC *M3 S5

About Talking Heads

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Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1975 in New York City and disbanded in 1991. The band was comprised of (lead vocals, guitar), (drums), (bass), and (keyboards, guitar). They released eight albums, in addition to several well received live albums. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 (Performer). Genres: New wave, Post-Punk, Art Punk, Pop Rock, Art Pop, Funk Rock, Ethno and Disco.

Real Name

    • David Byrne
    • Jerry Harrison
    • Tina Weymouth
    • Chris

Name Vars

  • TH
  • Ta lki n gHe ads
  • Talking Head
  • Talkingheads
  • The Talking Heads
  • t. Heads
  • Токинг Хедс
  • Токинг Хэдз
  • Èü­ó°ûØú

Members

  • David Byrne
  • Chris Frantz
  • Tina Weymouth
  • Jerry Harrison

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The Talking Heads' album *Sand In The Vaseline: Popular Favorites 1984–1992* is like a musical time capsule. It blends genres like Electronic, Rock, and Pop, with styles ranging from New Wave to Punk. One standout track, "(Nothing But) Flowers," is kinda ironic—it’s a song about missing the chaos of modern life while stuck in an overly perfect, nature-filled world. Funny enough, it’s wrapped up in this catchy, almost cheerful vibe. The album even throws in some live tracks, like "Girlfriend Is Better" and "Life During Wartime," showing how dynamic their performances were. Released in 1992 under Sire and Warner Bros., it’s a perfect snapshot of their creative peak.

Comments

gnarlos170218
gnarlos170218
2025-03-12
This is my favorite Talking Heads song.
leylaozden
leylaozden
2025-03-12
This song perfectly captures how you meet someone in life whom you realize you have so much to say to.

So, so much.

The chaos that comes from, and turns into, is the quandary of the ages.
evannorovanio
evannorovanio
2025-03-11
I am a lifelong user of cannabis. Most of the time the high is soothing, but occasionally it's just like the line "The Devil comes knocking at the door". ?
wisatakulinerkhasjawa
wisatakulinerkhasjawa
2025-03-10
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munrorockdeer
munrorockdeer
2025-03-09
This song is poo
achan102
achan102
2025-03-09
ITS AN OLD GRANNY SONG
thatxvogue
thatxvogue
2025-03-08
This is actually their best - best ever talking heads.
marcusthejulian
marcusthejulian
2025-03-08
I was lucky enough to have a friend that turned me on to Talking Heads in 77 or 76?
ryan790104
ryan790104
2025-03-08
A bit sad this was their last song, bittersweet compilation.
vyvy746
vyvy746
2025-03-07
Classic tune
amlockridge
amlockridge
2025-03-07
Remember when it was released. Loved it instantly! Sad it was their swansong...i'd say job well done Talking Heads!!??
vickather
vickather
2025-03-07
Couldn't love this song more, last track on their best of and wouldn't know of it otherwise. Stone cold classic tune with amazing production.
stinger401
stinger401
2025-03-06
Stuck a pencil in my eye. Scumbags and superstars. Damn what a song.
juanmanuelfonrouge
juanmanuelfonrouge
2025-03-05
all their previous music videos were used to make this one EXCEPT Sax and violins. I wonder why...
alarkintherain
alarkintherain
2025-03-05
❤️❤️❤️
jlthomas1210
jlthomas1210
2025-03-05
I don't know why this specific song isn't on Spotify ?
qzdapkg
qzdapkg
2025-03-04
I don't feel they experienced the success they should have, given their sheer talent. Super underrated.
jbrookhart
jbrookhart
2025-03-04
Truly one of their best, if not the best. I also love this video
tejaskamle
tejaskamle
2025-03-03
As much as I like the idea of using a bunch of previous clips for this one (especially given the lyrical content) I can't help but prefer listening to this song without any video assistance . Audio only is the way to go for me, un-distracted by all these clips that realistically don't add anything to this song. Maybe it's the fact that I find myself distracted trying to pick which song each clip originally came from, or maybe it's just that they don't quite fit, but either way I can't help but feel that with the video clip it's 'just' a pretty good song, whereas without the video clip it becomes one of my favourite Byrne songs.