Baker's Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

5. Talking HeadsStop Making Sense

Following on from what I said about percussion in the last choice, this stops me in my tracks every time. The first minute – and I think it couldn’t get any better, so I repeat that opening. And then it does. Get better. Repeat whole.

Selected in other Baker’s Dozens: Andy Bell, Jesca Hoop, El P
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