43 years ago today
Talking Heads released their fifth studio album, Speaking in Tongues, June 1, 1983

It features the single "Burning Down the House," their only top ten single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

#talkingheads #newwave #speakingintongues #burningdownthehouse #punkrockhistory

Why #CulturalChristian is the DUMBEST Label Ever

EVERY form of #Christianity is #cultural Christianity - from #evangelicals to #Catholics to #progressives.

Let's cover

- Why evangelical "true Christianity" is just as cultural as any other form
- How #belief itself is culturally conditioned
- Why #speakingintongues, #altarcalls, and #salvation #prayers are all cultural practices
- The sociological reality behind #Christian identity formation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLOSUdnDG8A

On the OG Blog, #Albums2010Revisited continues with some #TalkingHeads action. I wasn't looking for #SpeakingInTongues, but it turned out to be a damn good place to start with one of my favorite bands:

https://www.litcityblues.com/2025/08/albums2010-revisited-speaking-in-tongues.html

“Here’s your ticket, pack your bag … “

Talking Heads release Speaking in Tongues on June 1, 1983. It's regarded by many to be among their strongest albums and the subsequent tour documented by Jonathan Demme led to to the film Stop Making Sense. Listen to Speaking In Tongues by Talking Heads on Amazon Music ... #TalkingHeads #SpeakingInTongues #80srock #artrock #dancerock #funk #davidbyrne #music #musicsky #musiciansky #rockmusic

http://robinbannks.com/2025/06/01/heres-your-ticket-pack-your-bag/