Rei Momo by David Byrne - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

On his first full-fledged solo album, Byrne indulges his fascination with Latin and South American musical styles, employing a variety of native musicians but mixing up the sounds to suit his own distinctly non-purist vision and singing over the tracks the same kind of witty, oddball lyrics found on Talking Heads albums. (When released, the cassette version contained three more tracks than the LP.) ~ William Ruhlmann

1. Independence Day

Background Vocals: Kirsty Maccoll; Performer
Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Keyboard: Jose Gallegos; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Violin: Lewis Kahn; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

2. Make Believe Mambo

Background Vocals: Kirsty Maccoll; Performer
Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Drums: Robbie Ameen; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Piano: Paquito Pastor; Performer
Trombone: Tom Malone; Performer
Trumpet: Piro Rodriquez
Angel Fernandez; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

3. The Call of the Wild

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

4. Dirty Old Town

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Drums: Robbie Ameen; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Piano: Paquito Pastor; Performer
Trombone: Tom Malone; Performer
Trumpet: Piro Rodriquez; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: Steve Lillywhite
David Byrne; Production

5. The Rose Tattoo

Background Vocals: Kirsty Maccoll; Performer
Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Drums: Robbie Ameen; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Piano: Paquito Pastor; Performer
Trombone: Tom Malone; Performer
Trumpet: Piro Rodriquez
Angel Fernandez; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

6. Loco De Amor

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

7. The Dream Police

Background Vocals: Kirsty Maccoll; Performer
Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Drums: Robbie Ameen; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Piano: Paquito Pastor; Performer
Trombone: Tom Malone; Performer
Trumpet: Piro Rodriquez
Angel Fernandez; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

8. Don't Want to Be Part of Your World

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

9. Marching Through the Wilderness

Background Vocals: Kirsty Maccoll; Performer
Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Drums: Robbie Ameen; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Piano: Paquito Pastor; Performer
Trombone: Tom Malone; Performer
Trumpet: Piro Rodriquez
Angel Fernandez; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

10. Good and Evil

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Drums: Robbie Ameen; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Piano: Paquito Pastor; Performer
Trombone: Tom Malone; Performer
Trumpet: Piro Rodriquez; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: Steve Lillywhite
David Byrne; Production

11. Lie to Me

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

12. Office Cowboy

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

13. Women vs. Men

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Drums: Robbie Ameen; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Piano: Paquito Pastor; Performer
Trombone: Tom Malone; Performer
Trumpet: Piro Rodriquez; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: Steve Lillywhite
David Byrne; Production

14. Carnival Eyes

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Gonzalez; Performer
Cello: Enrique Orengo; Performer
Congas: Milton Cardona; Performer
Guitar: Paquito Pastor; Performer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Trombone: Barry Rogers; Performer
Violin: Lloyd Carter
Feliz Farrar; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

15. I Know Sometimes a Man Is Wrong

Primary Artist: David Byrne; Main Performer
Composer: David Byrne; Composer
Performer: David Byrne; Performer
Vocals: David Byrne; Performer
Producer: David Byrne
Steve Lillywhite; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 3 minutes and 34 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1417x1417 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Worldwide, Worldbeat, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Celtic Folk, Post-Modern Pop, World Pop, Jazz, Salsa, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Warner Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 30, 1989

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75992599061