Talking Heads were an expansive group, and that meant that they could never approach something without wanting to broaden their horizons in the first place. “[She] sang in a kind of clear, quavery voice,” he said, attempting to explain the sound of the record, “They were traditional Scottish songs, but very simple arrangements, like folk versions”. “The Scottish influence was a big part of my parents’ record collection,” Byrne continued, “They didn’t have Scottish bagpipes or anything; they were more interested in Scottish roots music.” It’s uncommon to hear a single voice singing without accompaniment in modern music, but in the traditional music of the British Isles, this is a common feature that Redpath chooses to remain true to. However, as much as Byrne adores the traditional songs that he learned courtesy of this record, there’s been little to no sign of him exploring these roots of his in his own music, which is just a shame.