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Talking Heads' Remain in Light has a unique place in the rock history. By combining the energy of funk and the attitude of punk, David Byrne and his bandmates created the perfect prologue to the late '70s. All the while pioneering the new wave movement of the early '80s. The album's hypnotizing rhythms, its electronic glitches and its forceful melodies still sound amazing today. From the haunting tribalesque beats of the somber "Listening Wind" to the geek-chic'rs party anthem "Once in a Lifetime," the songs of the Brian Eno-produced classic are must-listens.