Revisiting ‘Empire’: David Byrne and Devo’s satirical snthem for a cause
David Byrne and Devo recently revealed an unreleased collaboration between them, titled “Empire.” This song was initially planned for Byrne’s fifth solo album, “Feelings,” in 1997. For some reason, it didn’t make the final selection for that record. However, a different version of “Empire” eventually appeared on Byrne’s 2004 album, “Grown Backwards.”