Talk Show

by The Go-Go's

Overview

For their third album, the Go-Go's abandoned all pretense of being punk, or even new wave, and went for an unabashed mainstream pop masterpiece. They nearly achieved their goal with Talk Show, an album filled with great pop songs but undermined by its own ambition. Talk Show has a sharper sound than its predecessors, with bigger guitars and drums, which helps drive home the accomplished pop hooks of "Turn to You," "I'm the Only One," and "Yes or No." However, the record is cluttered with half-realized songs and an overly detailed production which occasionally prevents the songs from reaching their full potential. But when the production and song are teamed well, the results are incredible, such as the surging "Head Over Heels," another classic single. Unfortunately, those moments don't arrive frequently enough to make Talk Show the new wave classic that it wants to be. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/13/1999
Label:	A&M / I.R.S. Records
UPC:	0606949038922
Rank:	43851

Tracks

1. Head Over Heels
2. Turn to You
3. You Thought
4. Beneath the Blue Sky
5. Forget That Day
6. I'm the Only One
7. Yes or No
8. Capture the Light
9. I'm With You
10. Mercenary

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Go-Go's   Primary Artist
Nathan Lam   Vocal Director
Charlotte Caffey   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Belinda Carlisle   Vocals
Kathy Valentine   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Bass (Electric)
Gina Schock   Drums,Vocals
Jane Wiedlin   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)

Technical Credits

Phil Tennant   Assistant Engineer
Douglas Brian Martin   Design,Art Direction
Daniel Harvey   Composer
Charlotte Caffey   Composer
Carlene Carter   Composer
Russell Mael   Composer
Doug Schwartz   Remixing
John Porter   Producer
Lowman Pauling   Composer
Ron Mael   Composer
Jim Russell   Assistant Engineer
Kathy Valentine   Composer
Martin Rushent   Engineer,Producer
Gina Schock   Composer
Danny B. Harvey   Composer
Donald Storball   Composer
Jane Wiedlin   Composer
Harvey   Composer
Dave Allen   Assistant Engineer
Carter   Composer