The Else
They Might Be Giants · 2007
79 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
A whimsical exploration of life's absurdities woven through catchy melodies and clever wordplay.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky and whimsical narratives
- short, engaging listening sessions
- playful exploration of absurdity
- catchy melodies for reflection
- dynamic pacing with surprises
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Else' was released in 2007, They Might Be Giants had established themselves as a beloved alternative rock band with a cult following. This album came five years after their previous studio effort, 'Mink Car,' and marked a return to their signature sound after experimenting with children's music. The release also coincided with their growing reputation as innovative artists who blend humor and intelligence in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Weezer· OK Go
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I’m Impressed 2:39
- 2 Take Out the Trash 3:14
- 3 Upside Down Frown 2:17
- 4 Climbing the Walls 3:15
- 5 Careful What You Pack 2:40
- 6 The Cap’m 3:11
- 7 With the Dark 3:17
- 8 The Shadow Government 2:37
- 9 Bee of the Bird of the Moth 3:31
- 10 Withered Hope 2:54
- 11 Contrecoup 3:11
- 12 Feign Amnesia 2:29
- 13 The Mesopotamians 2:57
Disc 2
- 1 Put Your Hand on the Computer 1:57
- 2 I’m Your Boyfriend Now 2:40
- 3 Why Did You Grow a Beard? 1:08
- 4 We Live in a Dump 1:40
- 5 Brain Problem Situation 2:55
- 6 Sketchy Galore 2:21
- 7 Microphone 2:04
- 8 Vestibule 1:58
- 9 Greasy Kid Stuff 1:40
- 10 Metal Detector (live) 3:42
- 11 Employee of the Month 1:24
- 12 Homunculus 2:15
- 13 No Plan B (live) 1:40
- 14 Morgan in the Morning ID 1:06
- 15 Kendra McCormick 0:51
- 16 Yeah, the Deranged Millionaire 1:23
- 17 My Other Phone Is a Boom Car 0:28
- 18 I Hear a New World 2:09
- 19 (She Was a) Hotel Detective in the Future 2:04
- 20 Haunted Floating Eye 1:24
- 21 Scott Bower 1:23
- 22 The Mexican Drill 1:10
- 23 Cast Your Pod to the Wind 1:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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