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On Lemon Yellow Color Vinyl with BONUS Poster & Postcard

As 2023 marked the close of his remarkable 'American Utopia' era, David Byrne started capturing those fleeting moments of inspirationgrooves, chords, and melodiescreating demos with nothing more than his acoustic guitar layered over a programmed beat or loop. The previous three years had prompted him, and many of us, to reflect deeply: Do I like what I'm doing? Why am I writing songs, or working this job, or whatever? Does any of it matter?" His journey to answer these profound questions unfolds in 'Who Is The Sky?', his first-time collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Kid Harpoon (Tom Hull, known for his work with Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus) and the New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra, featuring guest appearances from Paramores Hayley Williams, his longtime collaborator St. Vincent, and The Smile drummer Tom Skinner. This album not only builds on the hopeful themes introduced in 'American Utopia' and its accompanying tour, but it brings clarity as seen in the Grammy-winning Broadway show and its subsequent film. With this new offering, Byrne dives even deeper into his lifelong quest to explore human connections and the possibility of societal unity amidst the chaotic world around us. 'Who Is the Sky?' is a vibrant tapestry of personal reflections, cinematic moments, humor, and joy, all woven together with valuable lessonsreminding us that love is beautifully unexplainable, that enlightenment takes on many forms, and that its beneficial to keep your skin nourished, regardless of how you wake up the next day. Above all, the songs showcase Byrnes incredible ability to balance avant-garde creativity with pop accessibility.

01. Everybody Laughs
02. When We Are Singing
03. My Apartment Is My Friend
04. A Door Called No
05. What Is The Reason For It?
06. I Met The Buddha at a Downtown Party
07. Don't Be Like That
08. The Avant Garde
09. Moisturizing Thing
10. I'm an Outsider
11. She Explains Things To Me
12. The Truth