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| Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk | 
 enlarge | Artist: Talk Talk
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
Buy New: $3.34
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (31 reviews)
Sales Rank: 45192
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 93976
UPC: 077779397624
EAN: 0077779397624
ASIN: B000002UWE
Release Date: October 16, 1990
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Today - Talk Talk, Brenner, Simon | | • | Talk Talk - Talk Talk, Hollis, Ed | | • | My Foolish Friend - Talk Talk, Brenner, Simon | | • | Such a Shame - Talk Talk, Hollis, Mark | | • | Dum Dum Girl | | • | It's My Life | | • | Give It Up | | • | Living in Another World | | • | Life's What You Make It | | • | Happiness Is Easy | | • | I Believe in You | | • | Desire | | • | Life's What You Make It | | • | Tomorrow's Started - Talk Talk, Hollis, Mark |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Who would have imagined that the missing link between Miles Davis and Portishead would be a pasty Brit band whose synth-driven hits show up from time to time on rock-of-the-'80s collections? For those only familiar with MTV hits like "Talk Talk" and "It's My Life," this compilation is the beginning of a revelation. Talk Talk mastermind Mark Hollis is an eccentric genius whose hook-laden hits hide an equally satisfying catalog of art-rock experimentation. As Talk Talk evolved, Hollis (opting for a cut-up technique that anticipated the Pro-Tools revolution) ditched synth-pop and produced some of the most sublime late-night records ever. Think Stevie Winwood tranquilized by listening to too much Blue Nile and you start to get the picture. But fair warning: buy this album, and there's a good chance you'll end up purchasing the whole catalog. --Bill Forman
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 A satisfying compilation June 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This compilation from Talk Talk--Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk--was released in 1990. It clocks in at just over 72 minutes. Select songs from the band's first four studio albums are represented. These albums are 1982's The Party's Over, 1984's It's My Life, 1986's The Colour of Spring, and 1988's Spirit of Eden. Of the 14 tracks, the last two are live cuts that were recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon--"Life's What You Make It" and "Tomorrow's Started." The studio version of "Life's What You Make It" is also on this compilation. Besides these two live compositions, the rest of this collection is in chronological order. I find all of the songs to be listenable. Also, Mark Hollis has an interesting-sounding voice. "Life's What You Make It" features an indelible guitar line. Even though I have had this compilation from Talk Talk for many years, until recently, I had never given "Tomorrow's Started" much listening time. This well-written, ethereal composition has grown on me; the attractive keyboard playing on the intro displays a pretty timbre. In regard to the CD booklet, it includes the lyrics to all of the tracks except for "Tomorrow's Started." This compilation from Talk Talk is recommendable.
 Worshipping at the Church of Talk Talk. June 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was at a Jamba Juice recently, where I almost dropped to my knees when the song "Talk Talk" started playing. It was as if I had finally heard the voice of God while standing in line for a smoothie! Talk Talk was among my favorite 1980s New Wave synth-pop bands. While more commercial acts like Tears For Fears, the Pet Shop Boys, Culture Club, and Duran Duran dominated the airwaves during the 80s, Talk Talk (Mark Hollis, vocals, Simon Brenner, keyboards, Lee Harris, drums, Paul Webb, bass and later Tim Friese-Greene, keyboards) was creating music that was less commercial but more sublime. Although singer/songwriter Mark Hollis had a knack for writing timeless classics, the band never really received the recognition it deserved here in the U.S. This best-of compilation disc includes songs from the band's 1982 album The Party's Over through the band's 1988 album Spirit of Eden, before Talk Talk turned to a more experimental sound with its 1991 release Laughing Stock. (Talk Talk stopped performing live in 1986.) Talk Talk has an artsy, dreamlike Roxy Music sound (due in part to production work by frequent Roxy Music collaborator Rhett Davies) that blends rock, jazz, classical, and ambient music with Hollis's arresting vocals. Brilliant singles like "It's My Life" (recently covered by No Doubt on The Singles 1992-2003), "Life's What You Make It," and "Living in Another World" reveal the genius of Talk Talk. Album tracklist includes:
1. Today
2. Talk Talk
3. My Foolish Friend
4. Such A Shame
5. Dum Dum Girl
6. It's My Life
7. Give It Up
8. Living In Another World
9. Life's What You Make It
10. Happiness Is Easy
11. I Believe In You
12. Desire
13. Life's What You Make It (Live from the Hammersmith Odeon)
14. Tomorrow's Started (Live live from the Hammersmith Odeon)
G. Merritt
Talk Talk January 24, 2008
This was the very best choice I could have made. It was almost a steal for the price I got it for, and there is not a "bad" song on the entire CD. You know the ones that you have to skip over to get to a decent one, even on a greatest hits lineup they can sneak one in there. This is truly a Very Best. I was torn between this one and another of their CDs but I read a review posted on this site that swayed my decision. I am glad I read it!
From simple beginnings ... December 13, 2007
Talk Talk never really hit it big in the U.S., probably due to the lead singer Mark Hollis' extremely nasal style of singing. The only one of their songs I ever got into was "Life's What You Make It," and I played that one single to death back in the late 80's. But I recently took a chance on this affordably-priced compilation, and was more than pleasantly surprised by the diverse, sophisticated music these guys produced.
Stylistically, the early material is reminiscent of Depeche Mode and late Roxy Music, but as the band matured it took on a very unique sound that defies comparison. Adding guitar and occasional wind intruments into the synth/bass/drums mix was a good idea, as it allowed Hollis and his songwriting partners to expand their horizons almost wothout limits. While the early hits like "Talk Talk" and "It's My Life" might be the most well-known, they only hint at the sophistication of the band's later material.
For all the "new wave" music I listened to back in the 80's I'm amazed to find that I can't really lump this band in with anyone else. But I'd recommend this collection for anyone with an open mind. The only thing that might put some listeners off, as I already mentioned, is Hollis' voice. Much like Bryan Ferry from Roxy Music, Hollis had a sound that was immediately identifiable - not always for the better. But his music was always original and ground-breaking.
bonus: the live version of their best (IMO) song, "Life's What You Make It" is incredible, and the other live track from the same 1986 show is great, as well.
For the price, you really can't beat this one.
Holds Up Well to even Todays Music! September 3, 2007
I haven't heard some of these songs in countless years and it always amazes me how you can fall right back in love with the songs you grew up listening to just by rediscovering them. Its very RARE for me to love a whole CD without at least not liking a few songs but not with this collection, I totally love all the songs that were chosen!. Awesome songs by a awesome band!.
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