Speaking in Tongues

Talking Heads
Speaking in Tongues (1983)
Moderate 110 BPM
AI-analyzed — check another song
Share on X Facebook

Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Rhythmically hypnotic with layered, textured production featuring funky grooves and David Byrne's expressive, scatting vocal delivery. The album creates a sense of space and experimentation without harsh or abrasive elements.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A funk-influenced art-rock album blending world music, soul, and dance elements with experimental production and abstract, stream-of-consciousness lyrics.

affiliate links

Hear it the way it was made

The right gear changes everything.

Moods: contemplative, energetic, introspective, playful, spacious

Traditions: art rock, funk, new wave, post-punk, world music

Songs with the same DNA

layered texture, similar intensity — across any genre or era.

Young Death
Burial
moderate
DR 7
On a Plain
Nirvana
intense
DR 7
Goodbye Angels
Red Hot Chili Peppers
moderate
DR 7
Love Dies Young
Foo Fighters
intense
DR 8
Back in Black
AC/DC
intense
DR 8
I Know It's Over
The Smiths
intense
DR 8

Safer alternatives with a similar feel

These songs share similar moods but with a gentler sensory profile.

Monday Morning
Fleetwood Mac safe
Music for Airports 1/2
Brian Eno safe
Neroli
Brian Eno safe
Horizon
Tycho safe
The Lady Don't Mind
Talking Heads safe

What this song means to people

No stories yet. Be the first.

Share what this song means to you

Keep exploring

The Great Curve
Talking Heads intense
Cool Water
Talking Heads moderate
Listening Wind
Talking Heads moderate
Nessun Dorma
Andrea Bocelli intense
A Change Is Gonna Come
Sam Cooke intense
Goodbye Angels
Red Hot Chili Peppers moderate
← All Talking Heads songs    Check another song →