Jeff Giles

A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.

His first five records had been recorded under heavy meddling.

'Journeyman' was a clear step back from the adult-contemporary abyss.

Tommy Shaw helped them deliver a follow-up that could build on 'The Grand Illusion.'

It arrived after a period of turmoil for the band.

Their second Sammy Hagar-era album was an eclectic mix of styles.

Bold experimentation led the band to new commercial heights.

Talking Heads found the right balance between their artistic and pop sensibilities on May 31, 1983 with 'Speaking in Tongues.'