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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful, lighthearted listening experiences
  • short, engaging tracks for kids
  • educational themes with fun melodies
  • ideal for family sing-alongs
  • quick bursts of joyful energy

Where this album fits

Career 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
The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Here Come the 123s 0:08
  • 17 Infinity 3:13

Disc 2

  • 1 Here Come the 123s 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) 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 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

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