Naive Melodies [2LP] (tribute to the music of Talking Heads, reinterpreted through the lens of Black musical innovation, curated by Drew McFadden)

Various Artists - Naive Melodies [2LP] (tribute to the music of Talking Heads, reinterpreted through the lens of Black musical innovation, curated by Drew McFadden)

Naive Melodies is a bold and visionary tribute to the music of Talking Heads, reinterpreted through the lens of Black musical innovation. Curated by Drew McFadden - the creative mind behind BBE's acclaimed Modern Love (David Bowie tribute album) - this new collection dives deep into the Afro-diasporic rhythms and experimental soul roots that helped shape Talking Heads' unmistakable New Wave sound. Inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, Parliament, and Al Green - whose influences loomed large in the band's rhythmic DNA - Naive Melodies shines a light on the Black music traditions that underpinned their artistry.
Far from a conventional tribute, Naive Melodies reframes the band's catalog through the voices and visions of a new generation of genre-defying artists. These interpretations illuminate the foundational grooves and sonic textures that fueled Talking Heads' rhythm-forward aesthetic, bringing them full circle with authenticity.

Tracklist
Disc 1
Heaven
Sugar On My Tounge (Dub)
Once In A Lifetime
Girlfriend Is Better
Mind
Psycho Killer
Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)
I Zimbra
The Book I Read
Burning Down The House
Disc 2
Uh-Oh Love Comes To Town
Road To Nowhere
And She Was
Crosseyed and Painless
Seen And Not Seen
Born Under (More) Punches (The Heat Goes On)
Take Me To The River
This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)