Tom Tom Club – Tom Tom Club (VG/VG) – LP, AU 1981
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Tom Tom Club is an LP by Tom Tom Club from 1981 released on the WEA label.
About this album
Tom Tom Club’s debut is a bright, inventive post-punk side project that turned rhythm, wit and studio play into a lasting pop statement. Released in 1981, the album by Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz blended funk, dub, disco and synth-pop with Caribbean-influenced grooves and unforced humour. Built around the era-defining single “Genius of Love” and the sharp opener “Wordy Rappinghood”, it helped bring art-school experimentation into mainstream clubs and radio. Its easygoing invention and cross-genre appeal have kept it a favourite among listeners drawn to dance music with personality, detail and a clear sense of fun.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Tom Tom ClubLabel: WEA – 600 108Format: LP, Album, StereoUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1981Genre: Pop & RockA1 Wordy Rappinghood
A2 Genius Of Love
A3 Tom Tom Theme
A4 L'Elephant
B1 As Above, So Below
B2 Lorelei
B3 On, On, On, On...
B4 Booming And Zooming