Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense (1984)

Description

Stop Making Sense (1984/2024) – Blu-ray Audio Disc Review

Warner Records / Rhino | 88 min | Not Rated | Release Date: July 26, 2024
Genres: Concert, Music, New Wave, Rock

Disc Specs

• Audio-only Blu-ray disc
• Dolby Atmos immersive mix
• 2023 remastered stereo tracks (192/24 Hi-Res)
• Subtitles: None (audio release)

Video Quality

Not applicable — this edition is audio-only and does not include the concert film visuals.

Audio Quality

The Dolby Atmos mix provides a rich, immersive experience, spreading instruments, crowd energy, and David Byrne’s vocals across the soundstage. Remastered 192/24 stereo retains warmth and punch for purists. The balance between precision and live concert energy makes this the definitive audio presentation of Stop Making Sense.

Special Features

• Complete Stop Making Sense concert soundtrack
• ✨ Previously unreleased tracks: “Cities” (Live), “Big Business / I Zimbra” (Live)
• ️ New liner notes from Tina Weymouth, David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison
• Archival photos and material not included in prior editions

✅ Overall Recommendation

This deluxe Blu-ray audio edition is essential for Talking Heads fans and audiophiles. The Atmos presentation captures the electricity ⚡ of one of the greatest concert films ever made, while the remastered stereo provides a faithful alternative. With added unreleased tracks and archival extras, it stands as the most complete and best-sounding release of Stop Making Sense to date.