5 Things to Know About David Byrne’s True Stories Soundtrack
- The album accompanies the 1986 film of the same name, which David Byrne directed and co-wrote.
- The film is a portrait of small-town American oddities, with stories pulled from tabloids.
- Byrne wrote most of the songs, but the soundtrack also includes contributions from other artists.
- The music blends Byrne’s art-rock style with country, gospel, and pop influences.
- The soundtrack stands on its own as a cohesive album, even if you haven’t seen the film.