Released 30 years ago
Factory Showroom
They Might Be Giants · 1996
42 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
Eclectic melodies and quirky lyrics weave together in a playful exploration of everyday absurdities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky, playful listening experience
- short, punchy song structures
- light-hearted, whimsical themes
- dynamic shifts in mood
- engaging storytelling elements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Factory Showroom' was released in 1996, They Might Be Giants were already established figures in alternative rock, following their breakthrough album 'Flood' in 1990. This release marked a shift towards a more experimental sound, as they began to embrace a wider array of musical influences and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 S‐E‐X‐X‐Y 3:51
- 2 Till My Head Falls Off 2:53
- 3 How Can I Sing Like a Girl? 4:32
- 4 Exquisite Dead Guy 2:02
- 5 Metal Detector 3:50
- 6 New York City 3:02
- 7 Your Own Worst Enemy 1:45
- 8 XTC vs. Adam Ant 3:37
- 9 Spiraling Shape 4:24
- 10 James K. Polk 3:04
- 11 Pet Name 4:04
- 12 I Can Hear You 1:57
- 13 The Bells Are Ringing 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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