On This Day: March 15 1988 Naked by Talking Heads Was Released

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Mar 15, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 15 1988 Naked by Talking Heads Was Released.

On this day March 15 1988 Talking Heads released their eighth and final studio album Naked. The album showcased a mix of world music influences incorporating Latin African and funk rhythms while maintaining the band's signature art rock style.

Naked reached number 19 on the Billboard charts and climbed to number three in the UK. The album featured tracks like (Nothing But) Flowers and Blind blending social commentary with danceable grooves. While it marked the end of Talking Heads' studio...

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