Talk Talk: Spirit Of Eden (180g, Half-Speed Master) Vinyl LP
$24.95
<p><i>Post-rock pioneers' critically acclaimed fourth album!</i> While <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct&q=Talk%20Talk&_=pf&pf_v_artist_manufacturer=Talk%20Talk" target="_blank"><strong>Talk Talk</strong></a> initially started as a synth-pop group in the early ‘80s, by the end of the decade the group had moved away from the use of synthesizers. <em>Spirit of Eden</em> epitomizes this departure, implementing elements of jazz, classical, blues, and ambient music into their art-rock palette. The six songs featured on the record–“The Rainbow,” “Eden,” “Desire,” “Inheritance,” “I Believe You,” and “Wealth”–were selected from one year of improvised sessions recorded in a pitch-black room with psychedelic projections à la <strong>Andy Warhol</strong>’s <em>Exploding Plastic Inevitable</em> show with <strong>the Velvet Underground</strong>. While the record was initially met with poor commercial response, it’s gone on to become one of their most influential works (alongside 1991's <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/all/products/talk-talk-laughing-stock-vinyl-lp" target="_blank"><em>Laughing Stock</em></a>), paving the way for British art-rock bands like <strong>Radiohead</strong> and <strong>Elbow</strong> a few years later. 6 tracks total; remastered at half speed.</p> <ul> <li>180g black vinyl pressing</li> <li>remastered at half-speed</li> <li>includes obi strip</li> <li>original release year: 1988</li> <li>music label: Parlophone 2026</li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by SHH! 12/2021</h6>