Brian Eno and David Byrne: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
Label: Warner Bros.
It will come as no surprise that many songs from the 1980s have not held up well over the years (“China Girl,” anyone?). But great works of art don’t age, and My Life in the Bush of Ghosts sounds remarkably fresh and exciting today. Back in 1981, when Brian Eno and David Byrne collaborated on their groundbreaking work, the idea of making music out of found vocals, cut-and-paste sounds and international rhythms was quite a novel idea. It divided the musical world then, but today you can hear the influence of this record on a wide range of genres, from hip hop to world music to indie rock. One of the most prophetic pop albums ever made and immensely enjoyable from beginning to end. (James)
