Don't buy this version! Get the new one!

The newly remastered Stop Making Sense just blows this one out of the water and is worth every additional penny. Really. Don't buy this one.

necessary to check out

This is essential because it draws from their very best material, and the songs have never sounded this good. "once in a lifetime" is particularly improved, giving it a harder edge compared to the studio version, but you will find all of the songs are very well arranged live. It doesn't really sound like a live album, its so good. If you are new to the band get this and the newly released The Name of the Band is Talking Heads, another great live album. Or you could opt for the Best Of disc instead. I am having a hard time deciding between the two, actually. But I have no doubt that this is a necessary musical document of the greatest band of the 80's.

New version really makes sense

the new extended version of this album is really worth extra money as one of previous reviewers said.i grew listening ti this version but new one has many songs more that are important too.
Talking heads mixed funky pop with quirky social commentary and some psychedelic atmosphere to create their own distinctive sound."Burning down the house" or "Once in a lifetime" are the best examples.
of course "Stop making sense" (album was recorded live.the self-titled movie was about the same live concert as on cd) is essential for any respectable music fan but the new longer mix is more good for the added tracks and improvement in sound.get new "Stop making sense" along with "True stories" or "Fear of music".they deserve to be listened