Animals - Talking Heads

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Fear of Music is the third studio album by the American new wave band Talking Heads, released on August 3, 1979, by Sire Records. It was recorded at locations in New York City during April and May 1979 and was produced by Brian Eno and Talking Heads. The album reached number 21 on the Billboard 200 and number 33 on the UK Albums Chart.



The Talking Heads song "Animals" primarily utilizes F#m7, A, and D chords in its main sections. The intro features F#m7, followed by a verse using a repeated A chord, and the chorus employs a progression of A, D, and E chords. The outro, which stays on the A chord, provides a sense of resolution.

Here's a breakdown of the chords and their placement:
Intro: F#m7
Verse: A (repeated)
Chorus: A, D, E (repeated)
Outro: A (sustained)

The song is known for its unusual time signatures, with the intro in 4/4, the verse in 5/4, and the chorus in 7/4.