I Like Fun cover

I Like Fun

They Might Be Giants · 2018

40 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock

Playful melodies intertwine with existential musings, creating a whimsical yet poignant exploration of life's absurdities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical exploration of absurdity
  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • playful melodies with depth
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, immersive experiences
  • prefer serious, heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'I Like Fun' was released in January 2018, They Might Be Giants had established themselves as unique voices in alternative rock over three decades. This album marked their first full-length studio release since 'Nanobots' in 2015 and continued their trend of blending catchy tunes with quirky, introspective lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let’s Get This Over With 3:07
  • 2 I Left My Body 2:36
  • 3 All Time What 2:29
  • 4 By the Time You Get This 2:17
  • 5 An Insult to the Fact Checkers 2:34
  • 6 Mrs. Bluebeard 2:43
  • 7 I Like Fun 3:00
  • 8 Push Back the Hands 3:01
  • 9 This Microphone 2:36
  • 10 The Bright Side 2:29
  • 11 When the Light Comes On 3:17
  • 12 Lake Monsters 2:56
  • 13 McCafferty’s Bib 2:35
  • 14 The Greatest 1:48
  • 15 Last Wave 3:24

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