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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

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