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Talk Talk — Eden
Album: Spirit of Eden
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7.3

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Total ratings: 3355









Released: 1988
Length: 5:34
Plays (last 30 days): 6
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Summer bled of Eden
Easter's heir uncrowns
Another destiny
lies leeched
upon the ground

Everybody needs someone to live by
Everybody needs someone
Everybody needs someone to live by

A gilded wreath on reason
The flower crushed conceives
A child of fragrance
so much clearer
In legacy

Everybody needs someone to live by
Everybody needs someone
Everybody needs someone to live by

Rage on omnipotent
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Sing one for us up there Mark.
Posted 4 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
...only because there's no choice for an eleven.
Posted 5 months ago by Emmettf    [ Reply ]
Oh my, that segue from The War on Drugs Under the Pressure to this....

Great choice William!
Posted 7 months ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
this song is a nine only because it ends.
Posted 9 months ago by lotus_65    [ Reply ]
A 10 from me .. Talk Talk changed the sound for so many bands to follow .. Mark Hollis a genius
Posted 9 months ago by Lazydaaze    [ Reply ]
Such anticipation, then the resolution is magical! 
Posted 10 months ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:

Again, please 🛑 stop. A one rating has not improved since last time. Sucko. Barfo.




(1) Place hand on mouse, move cursor to Skip icon
(2) Left click 
Posted 1 year ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I don't like all of Talk Talk, and not at all times. But I have huge respect for them and am so glad for their presence in the music world.
Posted 1 year ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:

Again, please 🛑 stop. A one rating has not improved since last time. Sucko. Barfo.




If you don't like it, hit the "skip button"   ...problem solved!  Along with many other RP listeners, I think this tune is GREAT!!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:

Again, please 🛑 stop. A one rating has not improved since last time. Sucko. Barfo.



This comment was surely intended for another song. I can't imagine you are THAT tone-deaf!
Posted 1 year ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Again, please 🛑 stop. A one rating has not improved since last time. Sucko. Barfo.
Posted 1 year ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
comparison of talent in genius requires very little mental acuity… yeah Radiohead are genius and yeah Talk Talk is as well for those that did not catch the first bit.
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I always think it's Velvet Underground for the first few seconds.
Posted 1 year ago by webmaster2    [ Reply ]
 intheworks wrote:

Talk Talk are my Radio Head!




Talk Talk   is BETTER than Radio Head!!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Talk Talk are my Radio Head!
Posted 1 year ago by intheworks    [ Reply ]
One of those tunes that really should be cranked the hell up to be fully appreciated.
Posted 1 year ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
I'm glad that Alanna has been brought up to appreciate Talk Talk too. Good work, William.
Posted 2 years ago by Ben_D_Wire    [ Reply ]
And. Then. The beautiful words!
Posted 2 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
Still my very, very favourite. I don’t give 10 very often .
Posted 2 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

The vocals remind me of Brian Ferry! ...A good thing!



Roxy Music ...Big influence to the band.
Posted 2 years ago by jbonomo62    [ Reply ]
Mmm mmm mmm... I agree on them all, except Crach test dummies. Cetainly the least possible play time for that song.

Posted 2 years ago by Piddepangloss    [ Reply ]
 danmc wrote:
Don't forget Bowie's Rebel Rebel, Kingsmen's Louise, Louise, Amy MacDonald's Love Love, Cake's Mahna Mahna, Dylan's Lay Lady Lay, Decemberist's July, July! Nancy Sinatra's Bang Bang, Tracy Chapman's Bang Bang Bang, Neil Young's My My, Hey Hey, a couple songs by Cry Cry Cry, a bunch by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and last but certainly not least, Crash Test Dummies Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.


...or "Talk Talk", the 1966 single by the American garage rock band The Music Machine.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Must have - The essence of Marc Harris
Posted 2 years ago by jpgozet    [ Reply ]
Doesn't get better than a 10... but this one goes to 11!
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I I like like Talk Talk...
Posted 2 years ago by jef    [ Reply ]
this tune improved for me after listening to the entire album. moody 
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 danmc wrote:



Bill needs to play Talk Talk, The The, and Mister Mister in a row just for fun.


 
Don't forget Bowie's Rebel Rebel, Kingsmen's Louise, Louise, Amy MacDonald's Love Love, Cake's Mahna Mahna, Dylan's Lay Lady Lay, Decemberist's July, July! Nancy Sinatra's Bang Bang, Tracy Chapman's Bang Bang Bang, Neil Young's My My, Hey Hey, a couple songs by Cry Cry Cry, a bunch by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and last but certainly not least, Crash Test Dummies Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.


You forgot the 80's band Danger Danger, whose hits include Bang Bang and Naughty Naughty.  Also the John Parr song Naughty Naughty.
Posted 2 years ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
The vocals remind me of Brian Ferry! ...A good thing!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 forge wrote:

First runner up, losing to a-ha for the top spot in "holy crap the stuff they DON'T play all the time is amazing!!"

Also first runner up losing to The The, for "group name that can't be googled."


Type either Talk Talk band or The The band in a meta-search engine and you will get plenty of results.
Posted 2 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Had to amend my rating from an 8 to a 9. They were truly ahead of their time.
Posted 2 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]
Genius writing coupled with fantastic musical arrangements,Mark RIP❤️
Posted 2 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
I am in awe of a mind that can assemble such a lovely contraption as this...
Posted 3 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
Genius man - lovely gift - too soon gone
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Mark Hollis went to the same school at Ray (and Dave) Davies, Rod Stewart and Michael Kiwanuka. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Posted 3 years ago by caledonian    [ Reply ]
Spirit of Eden is a unique and mesmerising album.
Posted 3 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:

Bill needs to play Talk Talk, The The, and Mister Mister in a row just for fun. 



Followed by Wet Wet Wet  
Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
This song is getting better and better as the time goes by. Voice and tunes unbeatable and unrepeatable  
Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
10 all the way through including the crashing symbols ❤️
Posted 3 years ago by Jolouis    [ Reply ]
I love Talk Talk but the crashing cymbals at the end is noise pollution. :-(
Posted 3 years ago by viewfinder509325    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:

Bill needs to play Talk Talk, The The, and Mister Mister in a row just for fun. 




And from New Zealand in the 90s" Blam Blam Blam".
Posted 3 years ago by parodyhas    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

One of the greatest albums of all time.



You're not wrong, that's for sure....
Posted 3 years ago by Emmettf    [ Reply ]
Captivating and wondrous,RIP Mark✌️
Posted 3 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
I am so grateful that I can hear my favourite music on a RADIO. Thank you!
Posted 3 years ago by tanknemo    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this album, nice and warm.
Posted 3 years ago by pe0mot    [ Reply ]
for the first time since I started listening to RP(inception). I've been able to afford to contribute monthly to RP... I am so grateful for all this great music.
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:
Boooooooring. soooooooo boooooorrrrrring.
 
THIS IS BLISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Boooooooring. soooooooo boooooorrrrrring.
Posted 3 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
My daughter's boyfriend, based on my musical tastes, gave me Colour of Spring for Christmas. It was a good choice. I didn't have any of their music in my collection, though always enjoyed hearing it here on RP. Now I can hear it here anytime. 
Posted 3 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
It seems that M. Hollis was also one of the precious few who had bought VU's first album, and later started the band. Guitar work here proves it. 
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
Captivating and wondrous,RIP Mark✌️
Posted 4 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 forge wrote:
First runner up, losing to a-ha for the top spot in "holy crap the stuff they DON'T play all the time is amazing!!"

Also first runner up losing to The The, for "group name that can't be googled."
 
https://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22the+t...
Posted 4 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]

Grammarcop wrote:

Bill needs to play Talk Talk, The The, and Mister Mister in a row just for fun.

ce wrote:

Hear hear!

I think RP also plays Duran Duran and Frou Frou.
 
Don't forget Bowie's Rebel Rebel, Kingsmen's Louise, Louise, Amy MacDonald's Love Love, Cake's Mahna Mahna, Dylan's Lay Lady Lay, Decemberist's July, July! Nancy Sinatra's Bang Bang, Tracy Chapman's Bang Bang Bang, Neil Young's My My, Hey Hey, a couple songs by Cry Cry Cry, a bunch by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and last but certainly not least, Crash Test Dummies Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm.
Posted 4 years ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
First runner up, losing to a-ha for the top spot in "holy crap the stuff they DON'T play all the time is amazing!!"

Also first runner up losing to The The, for "group name that can't be googled."
Posted 4 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
This is something truly special.
Posted 4 years ago by RadioWalker    [ Reply ]
Nothing like Mark Hollis on the musical landscape, either before or after...
Posted 4 years ago by fandango57    [ Reply ]
Brilliant!
Posted 4 years ago by zara_em_    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Posted 4 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
1guywondering:  Of the three, Spirit of Eden is the favourite.  

This song makes me feel I am soaring above the Drakensburg mountains.  
 
https://www.google.com/search?...

nice...thanks for the geographic share, and I agree this does give me a similar feeling about soaring over beautiful mountain landscapes....good one and LLRP!!  and +1 cuz my 7 is WAY too low...
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Still one of the best bands ever....that voice of Mark's haunts my soul....
Posted 5 years ago by jennajon    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Bill needs to play Talk Talk, The The, and Mister Mister in a row just for fun. 
 
Hear hear!

I think RP also plays Duran Duran and Frou Frou.
Posted 5 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Bill needs to play Talk Talk, The The, and Mister Mister in a row just for fun. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Like many others, this album didn't resonate with me when it came out.  But as time passed, and I heard it more, I heard it differently, and now it's one of my favorites.  Side A/first 3 tracks should always be played as one.
Posted 5 years ago by johkir    [ Reply ]
Simply amazing.  
Posted 5 years ago by sbanfa    [ Reply ]
1guywondering:  Of the three, Spirit of Eden is the favourite.  

This song makes me feel I am soaring above the Drakensburg mountains.  
Posted 5 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

Got it; love it. 

Am about to buy my second Talk Talk album:  Colour of Spring.
 
All of the high praise and accolades that is directed at East of Eden, I feel about The Colour of Spring. I do hear and feel the meditative post-rock genre heart and originality of the last two Talk Talk albums, but they never made it close to my Top Album Ever list, like Colour of Spring did. At least we agree on the brilliance of the band..
Posted 5 years ago by 1guywondering    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:
A timeless classic now... Mark you will be missed as a humble man and genius.
 
Hear, hear. What a shock, he was only 64.
Posted 5 years ago by Sam_Chucklestone    [ Reply ]
I just heard our esteemed DJ say that Mark Hollis passed yesterday.  Very sad - he will be sorely missed.  An excellent Musician and Visionary!
Posted 5 years ago by Ragnar007    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:
A timeless classic now... Mark you will be missed as a humble man and genius.
 

I'll second the musical genius.  And timeless voice.
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
A timeless classic now... Mark you will be missed as a humble man and a genius.
Posted 5 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
Thanks for including Talk Talk in the rotation. But really, how could you not? The music and the voice of Mark Hollis are more than worthy.
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
COOL!
Posted 5 years ago by DavidHunter    [ Reply ]
Just love this entire album.  Thank you for playing Talk Talk.  
Posted 5 years ago by annds    [ Reply ]
Widely cited by musicians like Guy Garvey (Elbow) and suchlike as one of the most influential of all albums.  Received a bit of, um, a mixed reception when it came out but it's undeniably a classic.  For those in the UK, there was a programme celebrating the 25th anniversary of its release earlier this year, presented by the aforementioned Mr Garvey. on Radio 6 Music.  It may still be available on catch-up: it's not a hagiography and is well worth a listen.
Posted 6 years ago by JayHay-Char    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes} this album....


{#Good-vibes}
Posted 6 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
What an achievement!
Posted 6 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
I am forever blown away by this song! Truly, on another level... Some of my best memories of MTV when it was new are of Talk-Talk...
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
A 10 to the whole album easily
Posted 7 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 
When it was released I really was addicted to this album!


Posted 7 years ago by gregdei    [ Reply ]
Stop work, put on headphones, enjoy.
Posted 7 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Now own 3 Talk Talk CDs.

This one is still the best and by far the best music I have been introduced to in recent years.
{#Notworthy} 

 
amen
{#Yes}
Posted 7 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
 CHrisOH wrote:
Considered by some to be the birth of Post Rock.  An absolute gem even after al these years , love it thanks

 
looking back I think I agree
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Now own 3 Talk Talk CDs.

This one is still the best and by far the best music I have been introduced to in recent years.
{#Notworthy} 
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
One of the top 10 albums of my time...imho.
Posted 7 years ago by Meltz    [ Reply ]
What a sequel ... John Hiatt, 2 x XTC and now Talk Talk  Must be one of my favorite sequences here on RP yet. 
Posted 8 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
I've never really acquired the taste for these guys, but I can appreciate that this is probably better than most music released in 1988. I know that isn't saying very much - 1988 was the worst year for music in the 1980s, and maybe the worst in my lifetime.
Posted 8 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
Everything in this album approached genius levels IMHO, as does Mark Hollis' solo album. New romanticism meets modern jazz crossover, with real feeling.
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
Considered by some to be the birth of Post Rock.  An absolute gem even after al these years , love it thanks
Posted 8 years ago by CHrisOH    [ Reply ]
This transports me to good places {#Meditate}
Posted 8 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:

DEFINITELY pick up the CD!  The only real way to appreciate it fully, IMHO, is to get comfortable and sit down and listen to it all the way through at volume.... a nice glass of wine adds a dimension as well!!!

 
Got it; love it. 

Am about to buy my second Talk Talk album:  Colour of Spring.
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
awesome band. much overlooked originally. most people didn't 'get it' - they missed out.
Posted 9 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]
Eathereal!
Posted 9 years ago by matadorsuns    [ Reply ]
I heard that the lead singer recorded this vocal take at home while sitting on his washer/dryer during the spin cycle....really !!!
Posted 9 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
Genius. A gift Mark Hollis brought back to us from the edge of the abyss, I hear. 
Posted 9 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
 Chumbawamba-1984 wrote:
Another CD purchase through RP! 

 
well...that makes 2 of is in West Chester listening to RP

Posted 9 years ago by dalaut    [ Reply ]
Another CD purchase through RP! 
Posted 9 years ago by Chumbawamba-1984    [ Reply ]
This Talk Talk song brings me to mystery tears. 
Posted 9 years ago by howdy_dc    [ Reply ]
 spinslps wrote:
With out a doubt, the greatest album of all time.

 
I am almost ready to agree with you. Definitely supreme in the sublime category.
Posted 9 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
painting art with music!

thanks Bill and Becky!

{#Hearteyes}
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 allmodcons wrote:
Velvet Underground anyone?

 
Yes, the influence is there, especially in the guitar sound, but then, The Velvet Underground influenced thousands of musicians.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 spinslps wrote:
With out a doubt, the greatest album of all time.
 
Hyperbole, anyone?
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 spinslps wrote:
With out a doubt, the greatest album of all time.
 
Hmmm . . . how about one of the best Talk Talk albums . . . of all time?
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Velvet Underground anyone?
Posted 10 years ago by allmodcons    [ Reply ]
With out a doubt, the greatest album of all time.
Posted 10 years ago by spinslps    [ Reply ]
My wife calls this la musique de dopey.


Not so.  Best served up when well rested, stone cold sober and sharp of mind.   About listen #5, I stopped listening and just let the music carry me.  
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 tpwals wrote:
Great Album from a phenomenal band.  Sure wish you'd play some of Mark Hollis's solo stuff 

 
Please upload.  
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
10. I love this album.
Posted 10 years ago by titanium667    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:

DEFINITELY pick up the CD!  The only real way to appreciate it fully, IMHO, is to get comfortable and sit down and listen to it all the way through at volume.... a nice glass of wine adds a dimension as well!!!

 
I did!  Terrific CD. 
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Bought the CD.

This is a bit of an acquired taste.  Not easily shared.  But I love it.   
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 tpwals wrote:
Great Album from a phenomenal band.  Sure wish you'd play some of Mark Hollis's solo stuff 

 
I agree 100%
Posted 10 years ago by bluelook    [ Reply ]
Great Album from a phenomenal band.  Sure wish you'd play some of Mark Hollis's solo stuff 
Posted 11 years ago by tpwals    [ Reply ]
{#Stupid}{#Sleep}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
What a great band!...and this album is just amazing!
Posted 11 years ago by fiddler    [ Reply ]
One of my faves - great to hear it again! If music is your religion, this could be a convocation.
Posted 11 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Utterly beautiful.  Haunting album from start to finish.  Top of my list of 80's bands for sure.
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Bought the CD in the 80s and was surprised and alienated at first.

Then listend to it over and over and it started to grow. 

Now consider it one of the best CDs I own.

Top score! 
Posted 11 years ago by paul_constantine    [ Reply ]
oh, so soothing to me. i absolutely love talk talk.
Posted 11 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I thought people were locked away for making music like this in the 80's... Just as well not all of them were! Excellent unique atmosphere, and Laughing Stock (the next album) is even better! {#Cool}
Posted 11 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

I wouldn't call this down tempo but rather simply slow and moody.

This grows.  Probably time to pick up the CD.

 
DEFINITELY pick up the CD!  The only real way to appreciate it fully, IMHO, is to get comfortable and sit down and listen to it all the way through at volume.... a nice glass of wine adds a dimension as well!!!
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]

I wouldn't call this down tempo but rather simply slow and moody.

This grows.  Probably time to pick up the CD.


Posted 11 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
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Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]