Here Come the 123s
They Might Be Giants · 2008
45 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
Playful melodies and whimsical lyrics create a vibrant, educational journey through numbers and counting.
Why this album works
'Here Come the 123s' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to children's music, charting on the Billboard Kids Albums chart. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children, highlighting its cultural significance within the genre and its appeal beyond just young audiences.
- Best for
- playful, lighthearted listening experiences short, engaging tracks for kids educational themes with fun melodies
- Context
- Released on February 5, 2008, 'Here Come the 123s' marked They Might Be Giants' return to children's music following their successful album 'No!' in 2002. The duo continued to carve out a niche in the genre, blending their signature quirkiness with educational themes aimed at young listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Green Day· Beck· Moby· Linkin Park· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Here Come the 123s Standout 0:08
- 17 Infinity 3:13
Disc 2
- 1 Here Come the 123s Standout 0:09
- 2 Zeroes 1:06
- 3 One Everything 2:52
- 4 Number Two 2:19
- 5 Triops Has Three Eyes 2:35
- 6 Apartment Four 1:22
- 7 High Five! 2:26
- 8 The Secret Life of Six 2:01
- 9 Seven 2:09
- 10 Seven Days of the Week (I Never Go to Work) Standout 1:53
- 11 Figure Eight 2:36
- 12 Pirate Girls Nine 1:21
- 13 Nine Bowls of Soup 2:12
- 14 Ten Mississippi 0:51
- 15 One Dozen Monkeys 1:34
- 16 Eight Hundred and Thirteen Mile Car Trip 0:57
- 17 I Can Add Standout 2:03
- 18 Nonagon 1:35
- 19 Even Numbers 2:35
- 20 Ooh La! Ooh La! 1:56
- 21 Heart of the Band 1:39
- 22 Hot Dog! 2:28
- 23 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme 1:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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