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The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the '80s: Part 1: 100 - 81
The best punk, post-punk, new wave, college rock, underground, modern rock, goth, industrial, new romantic, ska, power pop, hardcore, and indie rock of the '80s.
27 Sep 2015
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They Might Be Giants: Idlewild: A Compilation
They Might Be Giants seem to have a very good grasp on what their best material is, and have included a whole bunch of it right here in this self-curated collection.
05 Jun 2014
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Laura Cantrell: No Way There From Here
Cantrell expertly blends a host of influences, instruments, and styles into a brilliant country record. Her lovely voice is just the icing.
02 Mar 2014
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The Darlings of Lumberland: An Interview with They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants' never-ending cavalcade of songs and wry humor culminates with Nanobots, their 16th album. John Flansburgh walks us through the album's creation, their evolving songwriting process, and defend against the notion that some of their songs can be construed as mean-spirited.
David Grossman
03 Mar 2013
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They Might Be Giants: No! (Deluxe Edition)
As They Might Be Giants' first kid-friendly album turns 10 this year, Idlewild adorns No! with bonus tracks. Don't worry, you can stick with your old copy.
28 Jun 2012
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They Might Be Giants Slay on Tour: 28 January 2012 - Los Angeles
Weird was good at the seminal silly band's 30th anniversary gig.
Melissa Bobbitt
05 Feb 2012
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Jonathan Coulton: Artificial Heart
Four years on from "Still Alive", Artificial Heart sees self-described "internet superstar" Jonathan Coulton at a critical crossroads in his career.
Andy Johnson
06 Nov 2011
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You Probably Get That a Lot: An Interview with They Might Be Giants
After the multiple Grammy wins and the numerous acclaimed children's albums, They Might Be Giants finally get back to making some good ol' fashioned alt-pop, and are here to tell PopMatters all about it ...
Dennis Shin
22 Sep 2011
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They Might Be Giants: Join Us
Join Us is the type of record, despite its titular invitation, that will be best enjoyed by the faithful, as opposed to those who are curious about the group and want a starting point to delve into.
18 Jul 2011
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CMJ Music Marathon 2008 Day 5: They Might be Giants
Words and Pictures by Thomas Hauner
27 Oct 2008
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Life in a Blender: The Heart Is a Small Balloon
College rock stalwarts and They Might Be Giants pals come together for their sixth album of quirky pop, but don't have quite enough pizzazz to hit the next level.
23 Jul 2007
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They Might Be Giants: The Else
I wanted to like The Else, even as I braced myself for the worst. You can't go home again.
12 Jul 2007
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Quirk Rock: An Interview with They Might Be Giants
John Linnell of TMBG reflects on 25 years of music-making, the joy of reading and eating at the same time, and the removal of Hillary Duff's soul in an expansive interview with PopMatters.
08 Jul 2007
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They Might Be Giants
It takes real guts to remain decidedly immature after all these years. Even as John Linnell and John Flansburgh enter middle age, their skewed worldview remains firmly in place.
Tyler Wilcox
25 Jul 2005
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They Might Be Giants: The Spine
Twenty odd years on, the Two Johns are as vibrant as ever, and after having carved their own niche in music history, The Spine is bold for playing in the sandbox with TMBG's contemporaries rather than staying safely in the room they've created for themselves.
Patrick Schabe
08 Jul 2004
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They Might Be Giants: Indestructible Object
While Indestructible Object is pleasant but brief, these five tracks are not essential except perhaps to fans of They Might Be Giants who can't wait until the full-length CD is released later this year.
Gary Glauber
22 Apr 2004
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