DAVID BYRNE True Stories - The Complete Soundtrack (2018 US Special Edition 23 track double vinyl set. A wonderfully idiosyncratic and richly textured release, True Stories – The Complete Soundtrack by David Byrne offers a full immersion intothe quirky, offbeat world of his 1986 film True Stories. Expanding beyond the original selections performed by Talking Heads, this complete soundtrack edition presents Byrne’s own interpretations of the material, revealing a more unified and personal vision of the project. Where the earlier release captured the charm of the film’s characters through varied performances, The Complete Soundtrack brings everything into sharper focus — Byrne’s distinctive voice guiding the listener through a landscape of Americana, pop, gospel and experimental textures. The result is both cohesive and delightfully eccentric, reflecting his singular artistic perspective. Tracks such as ‘Love For Sale’, ‘Wild Wild Life’ and ‘Radio Head’ are reimagined with a subtle shift in tone — less theatrical, perhaps, but imbued with a deeper sense of narrative continuity. Byrne’s understated delivery adds an intriguing layer of detachment, enhancing the album’s exploration of small-town life, consumer culture and the peculiarities of everyday existence. Musically, the album blends infectious rhythms with minimalist arrangements and unexpected flourishes, creating a sound that is instantly recognisable yet difficult to categorise. It’s this balance of accessibility and experimentation that gives True Stories – The Complete Soundtrack its enduring appeal. Presented in a sleeve that echoes the film’s unique visual aesthetic, this LP stands as both a companion piece and a reinterpretation — a fascinating extension of David Byrne’s creative universe. For collectors and fans alike, it’s an essential and rewarding listen that captures the wit, curiosity and originality of one of music’s most distinctive voices. Heavy card gatefold picture sleeve with exstensive liner notes in the inner spread and art print enclosed which, along with the discs, carry minimal signs of wear/play).