They Might Be Giants challenge: Day 2
Five Favorite Albums
1: John Henry
Full band? Am I okay with this? Oh, the band has a horn section? Yeah, I’m okay with this. This album consistently impresses me, and it has a number of my absolute favorite songs.
2: They Might Be Giants
Interchangeable with John Henry, frankly. I don’t want to say that all of the Giants’ best material was at the beginning of their career, but I really love the early sound, and the writing is superb.
3: Lincoln
Not as amazing as the Pink Album, but only slightly. So many good songs, and with the same amazing sound as the Pink Album. Wondrous stuff here, really.
4: Apollo 18:
Okay, just so you know, Flood isn’t on this list, but if it was, my top five favorite albums would be their first five. Deal with it. Apollo 18 kicks ass on so many levels, and Fingertips stitches together a very well executed album.
5: They Got Lost/The Spine:
Yes, a tie. Yes, the rarities compilation. Yes, I’m serious. I love this album, and it showcases some of the best in obscure, modern TMBG. Incredible stuff.
The Spine is fanfucking-tastic, no two ways about it. It sets the stage for The Else (also incredible, but not as incredible as The Spine.) Includes a lot of my favorite songs.
