Talking Heads' Tentative Decisions: Unveiling Rare Demos & Live Tracks for Record Store Day 2025 (2026)

Get ready, music lovers! Talking Heads is set to drop a treasure trove of early recordings, giving fans a fresh glimpse into the band's genesis. This is a must-have for any fan! Their new compilation, Tentative Decisions, is slated for release on Record Store Day's Black Friday in November 2025.

This exciting release offers a deep dive into the band's formative years, featuring early demos and live recordings of tracks that would later become iconic on their first two albums. We're talking about the raw, unpolished versions of classics that eventually graced Talking Heads: 77 (released in 1977) and More Songs About Buildings and Food (released in 1978).

But what exactly can you expect? Tentative Decisions will include demos of songs like "Psycho Killer" and "Warning Sign," as well as a live recording of "Artists Only" from the Lower Manhattan Ocean Club. Even more intriguing, the album will feature versions of "Psycho Killer" and "Warning Sign" credited to David Byrne and Chris Frantz's earlier band, The Artistics. This is a real treat for the hardcore fans!

And here's the best part: the LP will be exclusively available at participating record stores starting this Friday, November 28th. So, mark your calendars and prepare to snag this limited-edition gem!

To further celebrate their legacy, Talking Heads marked their 50th anniversary this year. They shared a fresh music video for "Psycho Killer," directed by Mike Mills and starring Saoirse Ronan. They also reissued Talking Heads: 77 in 2024.

Here's a sneak peek at the Tentative Decisions tracklist:

1. Psycho Killer (September 1975 Demo)
2. Tentative Decisions (September 1975 Demo)
3. No Compassion (September 1975 Demo)
4. Warning Sign (September 1975 Demo)
5. I’m Not in Love (September 1975 Demo)
6. Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (1976 Demo)
7. The Book I Read (1976 Demo)
8. I Wish You Wouldn’t Say That (1976 Demo)
9. Love Goes to a Building on Fire (1976 Demo)
10. Happy Day (1976 Demo)
11. Artists Only (Live at the Ocean Club, New York, NY, August 17, 1976)
12. Psycho Killer (The Artistics)
13. Warning Sign (The Artistics)

Now, here's a thought-provoking question: Will this compilation change how you perceive these classic tracks? Are you excited to hear the evolution of these songs from their raw beginnings? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! What are your favorite Talking Heads tracks, and why? Let's get a discussion going!