Severe Tire Damage
They Might Be Giants · 1998
57 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
Quirky melodies intertwine with playful lyrics, evoking an eclectic mix of whimsy and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky melodies that surprise
- playful lyrics with introspective undertones
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- for lighthearted moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer serious, heavy themes
- seek long, cohesive narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Severe Tire Damage' was released in 1998, They Might Be Giants had established themselves as a staple in alternative rock since their debut in 1986. This album serves as a live compilation, showcasing their eclectic sound and fan-favorite tracks, further solidifying their place in the indie music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doctor Worm 3:03
- 2 Severe Tire Damage Theme 0:41
- 3 They Got Lost 3:44
- 4 Why Does the Sun Shine? (The Sun Is a Mass of Incandescent Gas) 2:18
- 5 Birdhouse in Your Soul 3:13
- 6 She’s an Angel 3:22
- 7 XTC vs. Adam Ant 3:41
- 8 Istanbul (Not Constantinople) 3:09
- 9 Ana Ng 3:02
- 10 First Kiss 1:37
- 11 Spider 0:54
- 12 Particle Man 2:11
- 13 She’s Actual Size 2:18
- 14 S‐E‐X‐X‐Y 3:07
- 15 Meet James Ensor 1:32
- 16 Till My Head Falls Off 2:53
- 17 About Me 3:03
- 18 Planet of the Apes 2:37
- 19 Return to the Planet of the Apes 2:47
- 20 Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1:42
- 21 Escape From the Planet of the Apes 1:10
- 22 Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1:58
- 23 Beneath the Planet of the Apes 2:02
- 24 This Ape’s for You 1:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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