[rating:79/100]

David Byrne has made sure to keep himself relevant and cool in 2008/09, singing with Brian Eno, N.A.S.A., and now the Brazilian Girls. The ex-Talking Heads singer has been doing a great job, making far from a lame cameo on “I’m Losing Myself,” but instead carrying the song with his enthusiastic talk-singing and sputtering. The song’s got a great groove, with a funky chorus, out-of-control horns and electro-noises; all complemented by exciting, upbeat vocals from Byrne. Not to mention the power-out, shut-down ending with all singers together chanting “ooo” that got a smile out of me. Continue reading →