Here Comes Science
They Might Be Giants · 2009
84 min · 48 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
Playful melodies and clever lyrics collide in a vibrant celebration of scientific concepts for young minds.
Why this album works
This album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to teaching science through music, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Album for Children. It also significantly influenced the genre of educational children's music, showcasing how art can effectively engage and inform young learners about scientific principles.
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions playful and educational vibes curiosity-driven exploration
- Context
- Released on September 1, 2009, 'Here Comes Science' marks They Might Be Giants' foray into children's music, following the success of their earlier children's album 'Here Come the ABCs' in 2005. At this point, the duo had established themselves as pioneers in blending educational content with catchy tunes, further solidifying their role as beloved figures in family entertainment.
- 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 Science Is Real Standout 1:54
- 2 Meet the Elements 3:19
- 3 I Am a Paleontologist Standout 2:32
- 4 The Bloodmobile 2:21
- 5 Electric Car 3:22
- 6 My Brother the Ape 3:06
- 7 What Is a Shooting Star? 1:38
- 8 How Many Planets? 1:56
- 9 Why Does the Sun Shine? Standout 2:36
- 10 Why Does the Sun Really Shine? 1:51
- 11 Roy G. Biv 2:07
- 12 Put It to the Test 1:41
- 13 Photosynthesis 1:59
- 14 Cells 2:41
- 15 Speed and Velocity 1:48
- 16 Computer Assisted Design 0:54
- 17 Solid Liquid Gas 1:28
- 18 Here Comes Science 0:16
- 19 The Ballad of Davy Crockett (in Outer Space) 2:17
Disc 2
- 1 Introducing Science Is Real 0:20
- 2 Science Is Real Standout 1:59
- 3 Meet the Elements 3:14
- 4 Introducing I Am a Paleontologist 0:26
- 5 I Am a Paleontologist Standout 2:29
- 6 Introducing The Bloodmobile 0:09
- 7 The Bloodmobile 2:18
- 8 Introducing Electric Car 0:25
- 9 Electric Car 3:20
- 10 Introducing My Brother the Ape 0:35
- 11 My Brother the Ape 3:08
- 12 What Is a Shooting Star? 1:31
- 13 Introducing How Many Planets? 1:08
- 14 How Many Planets? 1:57
- 15 Why Does the Sun Shine? Standout 2:39
- 16 Why Does the Sun Really Shine? 1:55
- 17 Introducing Roy G. Biv 0:32
- 18 Roy G. Biv 2:05
- 19 Put It to the Test 1:46
- 20 Introducing Photosynthesis 0:40
- 21 Photosynthesis 1:59
- 22 Cells 2:40
- 23 Introducing Speed and Velocity 0:22
- 24 Speed and Velocity 1:46
- 25 Introducing Computer Assisted Design 0:50
- 26 Computer Assisted Design 1:09
- 27 Solid Liquid Gas 1:19
- 28 Here Comes Science 0:07
- 29 The Ballad of Davy Crockett (in Outer Space) 2:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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