Here Come the ABCs
They Might Be Giants · 2005
65 min · 45 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
Playful melodies and whimsical lyrics create an engaging auditory adventure for young listeners learning the alphabet.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful learning through music
- short, engaging bursts of fun
- whimsical melodies for kids
- interactive sing-along moments
- varied pacing keeps interest
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking serious musical depth
- prefer lengthy immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 25, 2005, 'Here Come the ABCs' marked They Might Be Giants' first dedicated children's album after several successful alternative rock records. At this point in their career, the band was diversifying their repertoire, having previously released acclaimed albums like 'Flood' and 'Mink Car.' This shift showcased their ability to blend educational content with their signature quirky style.
- 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 ABCs 0:11
- 9 Fake‐Believe 1:51
- 16 Who Put the Alphabet in Alphabetical Order? 1:45
- 20 Fake‐Believe (Type B) 1:56
- 26 Hovering Sombrero ’05 1:27
- 27 I Never Go to Work 1:53
Disc 2
- 1 Here Come the ABCs 0:25
- 2 Alphabet of Nations 1:26
- 3 E Eats Everything 2:43
- 4 Flying V 1:34
- 5 I Am a Robot 1:29
- 6 Q U 1:09
- 7 Go for G! 1:14
- 8 Pictures of Pandas Painting 2:07
- 9 D & W 1:37
- 10 Fake‐Believe 1:51
- 11 Can You Find It? 2:55
- 12 Introducing the Vowel Family
- 13 The Vowel Family 1:59
- 14 A to Z 0:28
- 15 Letter / Not a Letter 1:08
- 16 Letter Shapes 1:22
- 17 Alphabet Lost and Found 2:49
- 18 I C U 1:49
- 19 I Am a Robot (Type B) 0:56
- 20 John and John Introduce…
- 21 Who Put the Alphabet in Alphabetical Order? 1:25
- 22 Rolling O 1:26
- 23 L M N O 1:43
- 24 Introducing C Is for Conifers
- 25 C Is for Conifers 2:37
- 26 Fake‐Believe (Type B) 1:56
- 27 A to Z (Type B) 0:29
- 28 D Is for Drums 2:21
- 29 Introducing Z Y X
- 30 Z Y X 1:21
- 31 Goodnight My Friends 0:25
- 32 Here Come the ABCs! 0:25
- 33 Introducing the Bonus Tracks
- 34 Clap Your Hands 1:22
- 35 Violin 3:33
- 36 Stalk of Wheat 1:19
- 37 Robot Parade 2:28
- 38 Sleepwalkers 3:31
- 39 Here in Higglytown (Theme to Playhouse Disney’s Higglytown Heroes) 0:57
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