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Apollo 18

They Might Be Giants · 1992

43 min · 38 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock

A quirky blend of witty lyrics and eclectic instrumentation creates a playful yet introspective sonic journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, playful listening bursts
  • quirky and whimsical vibes
  • introspective yet light-hearted
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • surprising lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Apollo 18' was released in March 1992, They Might Be Giants had established themselves as alternative rock innovators with their previous album 'Flood' (1990) bringing them mainstream success. This record marked their fourth studio effort and showcased a further evolution in their sound, characterized by an experimental approach and an expansive exploration of themes across short, punchy tracks.
Stylistic neighbors
The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dig My Grave 1:08
  • 2 I Palindrome I 2:22
  • 3 She’s Actual Size 2:05
  • 4 My Evil Twin 2:37
  • 5 Mammal 2:14
  • 6 The Statue Got Me High 3:06
  • 7 Spider 0:50
  • 8 The Guitar (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) 3:49
  • 9 Dinner Bell 2:11
  • 10 Narrow Your Eyes 2:46
  • 11 Hall of Heads 2:53
  • 12 Which Describes How You’re Feeling 1:13
  • 13 See the Constellation 3:27
  • 14 If I Wasn’t Shy 1:43
  • 15 Turn Around 2:53
  • 16 Hypnotist of Ladies 1:42
  • 17 Everything’s Catching on Fire 0:12
  • 18 Fingertips 0:06
  • 19 I Hear the Wind Blow 0:10
  • 20 Hey Now Everybody Now 0:05
  • 21 Who’s That Standing Out My Window? 0:06
  • 22 I Found a New Friend Underneath My Pillow 0:07
  • 23 Come On and Wreck My Car 0:12
  • 24 Aren’t You the Guy Who Hit Me in the Eye? 0:06
  • 25 Please Pass the Milk, Please 0:08
  • 26 Leave Me Alone 0:05
  • 27 Who’s Knocking on the Wall? 0:04
  • 28 All Alone All Alone 0:05
  • 29 What’s That Blue Thing Doing Here? 0:08
  • 30 Something Grabbed Ahold of My Hand 0:11
  • 31 I Don’t Understand You 0:27
  • 32 I Heard a Sound 0:04
  • 33 Mysterious Whisper 0:28
  • 34 The Day That Love Came to Play 0:08
  • 35 I’m Having a Heart Attack 0:22
  • 36 Fingertips (reprise) 0:10
  • 37 I Walk Along Darkened Corridors 1:01
  • 38 Space Suit 1:36

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