Here Comes Science
They Might Be Giants · 2009
84 min · 48 tracks · alternative rock
Catchy melodies and clever lyrics blend science concepts with playful energy, making learning fun for listeners of all ages.
Top tracks — play these first
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Science Is Real Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious melody and direct affirmation of scientific principles, establishing a foundation for the themes that follow.
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I Am a Paleontologist — The track combines storytelling with catchy hooks, effectively introducing children to paleontology while encouraging curiosity about ancient life in a fun way.
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Roy G. Biv — This song creatively teaches colors through an engaging character, showcasing how They Might Be Giants use music to make abstract concepts accessible and memorable.
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Photosynthesis — By personifying the process of photosynthesis, this track simplifies a complex scientific concept, highlighting the band's ability to convey educational material through relatable narratives.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- playful and educational vibes
- curiosity-driven exploration
- family-friendly sing-along moments
- light-hearted, whimsical themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its educational approach and catchy melodies, appealing to both children and adults.
- Themes
- playful science education· colorful rainbow exploration· curiosity about astronomy
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Here Comes Science is They Might Be Giants' second children's album, following the success of their previous release, Here Come the ABCs. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves as leaders in children's music while continuing to produce work that appealed to both kids and adults alike. This album further solidified their reputation for making educational subjects entertaining through engaging music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Why Does the Sun Shine?
The lyrics shift from simple observations about sunlight to deeper explanations about nuclear fusion occurring in the sun's core.
This transition demonstrates an effective layering of information that captivates young minds while introducing them to more complex scientific ideas.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Science Is Real Start here 1:54
- 2 Meet the Elements 3:19
- 3 I Am a Paleontologist 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? 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 Start here 1:59
- 3 Meet the Elements 3:14
- 4 Introducing I Am a Paleontologist 0:26
- 5 I Am a Paleontologist 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? 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
What to play next
Join Us
2011
Continues the playful energy and clever themes found in Here Comes Science.
Here Come the ABCs
2005
Sets the stage with a similar educational approach and catchy melodies.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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