Almanac
They Might Be Giants · 2004
54 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
A whimsical collage of catchy melodies and quirky lyrics that charm and provoke thought.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical charm in every track
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- short bursts of playful energy
- dynamic journey with peaks
- quirky lyrics that provoke thought
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer serious, heavy themes
- seek long, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 10, 2004, 'Almanac' is a compilation album that came after They Might Be Giants’ established career in alternative rock. This album followed their 2002 studio release 'No!' and showcased a mix of fan-favorite tracks alongside new material, further solidifying their unique place in the indie music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clap Your Hands (Atlanta) 1:58
- 2 Experimental Film (Asheville) 2:57
- 3 John Lee Supertaster (Glasgow) 3:08
- 4 Particle Mo (Raleigh) 5:16
- 5 It's Kickin' In (Atlanta) 1:54
- 6 Dr. Worm (New York) 2:57
- 7 The Famous Polka (New York) 2:44
- 8 Stalk of Wheat (New York) 1:32
- 9 I Palindrome I (San Francisco) 2:29
- 10 Wicked Little Critta (New Haven) 2:25
- 11 Bastard Wants to Hit Me (New York) 2:22
- 12 Drink-Glacially Slow (New Haven) 2:22
- 13 Thunderbird (New York) 2:51
- 14 Violin (New York) 2:54
- 15 Damn Good Times (Atlanta) 3:11
- 16 Fingertips (New York) 5:49
- 17 Robot Parade (Asheville) 2:53
- 18 Thank You for Coming to the Show (Asheville) 1:24
- 19 End of the Tour (Atlanta) 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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