Entwife
"Make a Little Birdhouse in Your Soul"
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They Might Be Giants are one of the most unappreciated and bizarre bands around. Their music doesn't fit into any genre. They have a dementia flavor, mixed in with a little bit of comedy, and a pinch of rock 'n roll and pop. I was first introduced to the band several years ago working on a children's radio show. One of their songs on this album "Particle Man" was on the WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO? cd and received many requests and a lot of airplay. Since then, I've grown more fond of the band, though none of their albums since then is as lighthearted as this one. My favorite songs on the ablum include:
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"Birdhouse in Your Soul"
"Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
"Particle Man"
"We Want a Rock"
"Someone Keeps Moving My Chair"
"Minimum Wage"
"Whistling in the Dark"
"Road Movie to Berlin"
The most famous song on the album is "Istanbul (Not Constantinople). "Minimum Wage" is basically an instrumental piece, but with a catchy flavor that captures the spirit of minimum wage workers. Overall, this is a great album to own especially if you're tired of the same old drivel. I play a couple songs on the internet radio show I host and people are always asking about it. A good album from a great band.
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Pros: Humorous, upbeat music Cons: Not recommended for those looking just for MUSICAL excellence. Well, this one was a gift, literally and figuratively! Filled with humor, (some of it rather twisted humor!) this album still managed to make interesting points. One song is devoted entirely to why he "feels like a hypocrite talking to you, and your racist friend!" Another tells how a the girl left, "She's set your goldfish free, and … more
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