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David Byrne (album)

by David Byrne

Released: May 24, 1994

Alternative rock, art rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

David Byrne's eponymous fourth studio album, released in 1994, marks a pivotal moment in the Scottish-American musician's career. Furthermore, the music video for "Angels" gained additional exposure when it was featured in an episode of the popular animated television series "Beavis and Butt-Head." This crossover helped introduce Byrne's music to a wider audience and solidified his reputation as a versatile and influential artist in the music industry.

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Essential Tracks

Angels

The album features notable singles like "Angels" and "Back in the Box," with "Angels" making a significant impact by reaching number 24 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Back in the Box

The album features notable singles like "Angels" and "Back in the Box," with "Angels" making a significant impact by reaching number 24 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Lilies of the Valley

Notably, the album's influence extends beyond its initial release, with a sample of "Lilies of the Valley" featured in Talib Kweli's "Right About Now: The Official Sucka Free Mix CD" in 2006.

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Reception

The album features notable singles like "Angels" and "Back in the Box," with "Angels" making a significant impact by reaching number 24 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. "David Byrne" enjoyed moderate success, spending six weeks on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart.

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Legacy

Notably, the album's influence extends beyond its initial release, with a sample of "Lilies of the Valley" featured in Talib Kweli's "Right About Now: The Official Sucka Free Mix CD" in 2006.

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The Complete Album Story

David Byrne's eponymous fourth studio album, released in 1994, marks a pivotal moment in the Scottish-American musician's career. The album features notable singles like "Angels" and "Back in the Box," with "Angels" making a significant impact by reaching number 24 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.

"David Byrne" enjoyed moderate success, spending six weeks on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart. Notably, the album's influence extends beyond its initial release, with a sample of "Lilies of the Valley" featured in Talib Kweli's "Right About Now: The Official Sucka Free Mix CD" in 2006.

Furthermore, the music video for "Angels" gained additional exposure when it was featured in an episode of the popular animated television series "Beavis and Butt-Head." This crossover helped introduce Byrne's music to a wider audience and solidified his reputation as a versatile and influential artist in the music industry.