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Released 10 years ago

Phone Power

They Might Be Giants · 2016

45 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock

Eclectic pop melodies intertwine with quirky lyrics and inventive arrangements, creating a playful yet introspective auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful introspection with quirky lyrics
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic flow
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • for lighthearted listening
  • inventive arrangements spark curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces
  • seek serious, heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Phone Power' was released in 2016, They Might Be Giants had been active for over three decades. This album followed their 2015 release 'Why?', showcasing their continuous evolution in sound while maintaining their signature wit and charm.
Stylistic neighbors
The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Apophenia 2:33
  • 2 I Love You for Psychological Reasons 3:00
  • 3 To a Forest 2:10
  • 4 I Am Alone 2:29
  • 5 Say Nice Things About Detroit 2:41
  • 6 Trouble Awful Devil Evil 3:28
  • 7 ECNALUBMA 2:56
  • 8 Daylight 1:51
  • 9 Sold My Mind to the Kremlin 2:02
  • 10 It Said Something 3:12
  • 11 Impossibly New 2:06
  • 12 I’ll Be Haunting You 2:47
  • 13 Got Getting Up So Down 1:41
  • 14 What Did I Do to You? 1:29
  • 15 Shape Shifter 3:11
  • 16 Bills, Bills, Bills 3:16
  • 17 Black Ops Alt 2:31
  • 18 I Wasn’t Listening 1:31

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