1984 Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. This album was produced by the Talking Heads and was recorded at The Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, December 1983. Music from a film by Jonathan Demme & Talking Heads. The band's frontman, David Byrne, had originally conceived the idea for a concert film that would showcase the band's music in a unique and theatrical way. He hired filmmaker Jonathan Demme to direct the film and the resulting concert film was also titled "Stop Making Sense". The film and album were both released in 1984 and were critically acclaimed for their innovative approach to live performance. The album features live versions of many of the band's hits, including "Psycho Killer", "Burning Down the House", and "Once in a Lifetime". The album was a commercial success, reaching No. 19 on the Billboard 200 chart and eventually achieving platinum status. "Stop Making Sense" is widely regarded as one of the greatest live albums in rock history and has been praised for its tight performances, inventive arrangements, and Byrne's charismatic stage persona. The album and film continue to be celebrated by fans and critics alike as a testament to the creative energy and experimentation that defined Talking Heads' music.