Everything that Happens will Happen Today

Brian Eno and David Byrne

Web: http://everythingthathappens.com/

Brian Eno and David Byrne have just released a new album. It is their first collaborative effort in 30 years !!! It has quite a unique sound, it has a strong “Talking Heads” feel , as one would expect, but also seems more symphonic and orchestral. Eno did the music and Byrne worked with him on some of the tunes, but primarily wrote the songs and sang. He certainly hasn’t lost his voice, this album has a great vocal style.

Everything that Happens will Happen Today has a subtle feel, sometimes folky, sometimes poppy, a bit of electronia here and there, never quite what you expect. It is a laid back but has still includes the meaningful lyrics would would expect, including discussions of the Iraq war and current world conditions.

As part of the trend towards “direct distribution”, the album is available exclusively from their Web site. You can sample and stream the songs for free but I feel free sure you will like them enough to buy a copy. The download comes in various formats (mp3 and flac) and is very reasonably priced. There is also a limited edition deluxe package and physical CDs for those who want them.

This is an accomplished album, textured and layered with lots of great tunes, interesting explorations and it has, of course, that signature sound you expect from Eno and Byrne.