So cool to see another full album review for TMBG. They have quite a few that are worthy of this kind of reaction. Check out Lincoln, Apollo 18, Nanobots, Factory Showroom, Join Us.
it's probably my favorite too - the variety from the opening to the rest, the rhythm section tearing it up, and all the tasty chord changes - such a great song
This is my first time watching you fellas. The algorithm did me a solid today. Had fun singing along to every word and hearing your reactions to one of my favorite albums of all time. So much nostalgia. And you’re so right about TMBG’s lyrics. They seem silly, but they can be incredibly deep. Self Called Nowhere is probably my favorite track. I’m gonna check out some of your other videos now!
In response to what you said about I Should Be Allowed To Think predicting the internet, that's rather interesting because the TMBG album Long Tall Weekend was the very first album by an established major label band to be released exclusively through the internet. The Johns are trailblazers!
it split critics and fans because people thought they were officially "abandoning" their original fans and supporters by adopting a "mainstream" band lineup, instead of just the tape-reel/guitar/synth home-made type thing.
Went to see them on this tour... to explain Garretts insight, durimg Spy John Flansburg stands in front of the stage and points at the horns randomly... and then at the drums... and then at the guitarist... and then at the audience who yell out SPY on queue... and then alternates for like 4 whole minutes
Just stumbled across this and your Flood reaction and loved them both! I like your open-minded approach to the music and your honest reactions. I don't know much about your channel otherwise, but if you consider doing another TMBG album in the future, I wonder what you'd think of the album they just released called BOOK? Particularly as there is one track, "If Day for Winnipeg," that pertains directly to a piece of Canadian history. You may find that interesting! But of course, I am just a passing stranger, and you can do what you want. :p
I'm surprised that you both seemed to miss how deeply sarcastic the lyrics of "I Should be Allowed to Think" are as that's one of my favorite things about that song
It might be interesting for you to think about the themes presented in their music. There are many. It’s not just “madness” it’s OCD type repetition, the inability to escape, paranoia…. If you think about these themes, the songs open up to new levels of meaning… and that’s just one “facet”. They also write songs about scientists and artists. They are amazingly brilliant, and I could go on and on, but I’ll just be blubbering after a bit. Legendary geniuses.
One thing I always love about Alice Cooper is that he was good friends with, and next door neighbor to, Groucho Marx. Mark Evanier tells a much better story on his website than I can recount, but it's the kind of story that'd make a good episode of Drunk History.
They did The Mickey Mouse Tree House theme song. And the song 'Hot Dog' from the same show. And they did the theme for the show 'Malcolm in the Middle'
@@GarrettEulett I pretty much think all the fans of their OG artsy Geek Rock 80's/90's music grew up and got jobs in Holiwood and started putting them in movie and TV shows soundtracks. And then their record contract with Disney in the 2000's renewed that status in a new generations mind and hearts! 😊
Make them popular again? They are currently recording their like 20 some odd album and I see them live every 1 or 2 years and the audience is always young and old.
They both write songs, each separately and then arrange them together. They call themselves "The Shitty Beatles." Linnell writes more musically complicated and beautiful tunes. His lyrics are often very moving.Flansburgh often writes a greater percentage of the satirical parodic "throwaway" numbers..His writing matures as the band progresses.I think Flans has been influenced by the brilliance of his partner Linnell in terms of the development of his approach to writing over time. Flans writes more like his partner Linnell through thirty plus years together. Linnell writes distinctive , very striking creatively harmonically sophisticated and melodicically wide ranging tunes, very pretty well shaped hooks and contrasting sections, Linnell is a genius and Flans is frequently ingenious and he ultimately becomes a genius and They ARE Both Giants.
A favorite video for Stomp Box th-cam.com/video/t8FA8mQIeVU/w-d-xo.html might've been better without the Scanners bits and only including the kaigu clips IMO
I always thought the "Factory Showroom" album was their "sell out" album - and it almost seemed intentional, like they were TRYING to sell out (but couldn't do it). I was disappointed in the songwriting when this album came out, but it's grown on me over the years and I really enjoyed it tonight. Cheers!
@@manualboyca Nah... John Henry was way hyped by the record company and Snailshell was all over the radio and on MTV Alternative Nation and 120 Minutes constantly. Factory Showroom was them fighting the sell out... going back to more John and John centric feel. EDIT: In my opinion of course.
@@mickymoist I’ll say this … Sensurround is one of my top 3 favorite TMBG songs, and it’s a Factory Showroom b-side. Why they left it off that album I will never understand.
I honestly don't know how anybody could think they've sold out with any of their albums, frankly. you gonna say Bob Ross sold out because he had a couple of extra colors on his pallet?
So cool to see another full album review for TMBG. They have quite a few that are worthy of this kind of reaction. Check out Lincoln, Apollo 18, Nanobots, Factory Showroom, Join Us.
How do you not mention the self titled debut album?
A Self Called Nowhere is my favorite song on this album. Been listening to John Henry since the day it came out.
I was about to post the same thing. I love the way Self Called Nowhere goes completely haywire at the end. This is a deeply underrated album.
it's probably my favorite too - the variety from the opening to the rest, the rhythm section tearing it up, and all the tasty chord changes - such a great song
This is my first time watching you fellas. The algorithm did me a solid today. Had fun singing along to every word and hearing your reactions to one of my favorite albums of all time. So much nostalgia. And you’re so right about TMBG’s lyrics. They seem silly, but they can be incredibly deep. Self Called Nowhere is probably my favorite track. I’m gonna check out some of your other videos now!
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In response to what you said about I Should Be Allowed To Think predicting the internet, that's rather interesting because the TMBG album Long Tall Weekend was the very first album by an established major label band to be released exclusively through the internet. The Johns are trailblazers!
This is factory showroom erasure
Their all time best (in my opinion) album is Apollo 18! Their new stuff is also worth checking out as well
it split critics and fans because people thought they were officially "abandoning" their original fans and supporters by adopting a "mainstream" band lineup, instead of just the tape-reel/guitar/synth home-made type thing.
THE BEST ALBUM THE BEATLES NEVER MADE..ONE OF MY FAVORITES,, SAW THEM IN ATLANTA BACK IN 1995...AMAZING SHOW.
Snail Shell felt like it was(possibly) a sarcastic reversal of Sly and the Family Stones "I Wanna Thank You (For Lettin Me Be Mice Elf)"
Went to see them on this tour... to explain Garretts insight, durimg Spy John Flansburg stands in front of the stage and points at the horns randomly... and then at the drums... and then at the guitarist... and then at the audience who yell out SPY on queue... and then alternates for like 4 whole minutes
I must admit, at least 80% of the reason I watched this was to see your reactions to "Why Must I Be Sad." Was not disappointed.
Glad you enjoyed !
Just stumbled across this and your Flood reaction and loved them both! I like your open-minded approach to the music and your honest reactions. I don't know much about your channel otherwise, but if you consider doing another TMBG album in the future, I wonder what you'd think of the album they just released called BOOK? Particularly as there is one track, "If Day for Winnipeg," that pertains directly to a piece of Canadian history. You may find that interesting! But of course, I am just a passing stranger, and you can do what you want. :p
Thank you for your kind words ! And enjoying those videos. We will take your recommendation to heart.
Hey, passing stranger, I haven't heard a lot of TMBG albums, but came across 'Book' recently. It's very enjoyable.
I'm surprised that you both seemed to miss how deeply sarcastic the lyrics of "I Should be Allowed to Think" are as that's one of my favorite things about that song
You caught that on your first time listen? Kudos
@1:26:00 Should be an itty bitty ditty.
Committee.
Savoir-faire is basically smoothness, how well you fit in in a social situation.
45:13 Glean you say? 👀
Boy have I got another classic TMBG album for you fools to review.
It might be interesting for you to think about the themes presented in their music. There are many. It’s not just “madness” it’s OCD type repetition, the inability to escape, paranoia…. If you think about these themes, the songs open up to new levels of meaning… and that’s just one “facet”. They also write songs about scientists and artists. They are amazingly brilliant, and I could go on and on, but I’ll just be blubbering after a bit. Legendary geniuses.
Can't wait to see more TMBG reactions
What albums would you like to see them react to?
This was my first They Might Be Giants album and its the soundtrack of my summer of '95.
One thing I always love about Alice Cooper is that he was good friends with, and next door neighbor to, Groucho Marx.
Mark Evanier tells a much better story on his website than I can recount, but it's the kind of story that'd make a good episode of Drunk History.
Snailshell was on MTV a lot fir awhile
Yay! My favorite TMBG album!
They did The Mickey Mouse Tree House theme song. And the song 'Hot Dog' from the same show. And they did the theme for the show 'Malcolm in the Middle'
Their Malcom in the Middle theme won them their first Grammy
@@GarrettEulett I pretty much think all the fans of their OG artsy Geek Rock 80's/90's music grew up and got jobs in Holiwood and started putting them in movie and TV shows soundtracks. And then their record contract with Disney in the 2000's renewed that status in a new generations mind and hearts! 😊
@@mickymoist and I have a new album coming out this year! With 2 amazing singles out so far!
Love this grungy TMBG album.
I highly recommend listening to the live version of Meet James Ensor.
TMBG have done several kids albums and they do children's shows. I've been to one of the kids shows. Lots of fun.
Ok... when you guys start doing full album requests together again, I'm going to pay you to listen to Morphine's album Cure for the Pain.
You guys are wonderful. Keep it up!
Thank you ! We will !
That is crazy you knew the- oh.
Ah I remember the Conga lines!! 🎺
YESSSS!!! Finally... thanks ya'll!
Make them popular again? They are currently recording their like 20 some odd album and I see them live every 1 or 2 years and the audience is always young and old.
Listen to Don't Let's Start! First one I heard and it's so good
Philosopher dirtbike haha I feel that's one of those lyrics that helps nerds find each other haha so silly 👓
They both write songs, each separately and then arrange them together. They call themselves "The Shitty Beatles."
Linnell writes more musically complicated and beautiful tunes. His lyrics are often very moving.Flansburgh often writes a greater percentage of the satirical parodic "throwaway" numbers..His writing matures as the band progresses.I think Flans has been influenced by the brilliance of his partner Linnell in terms of the development of his approach to writing over time. Flans writes more like his partner Linnell through thirty plus years together. Linnell writes distinctive , very striking creatively harmonically sophisticated and melodicically wide ranging tunes, very pretty well shaped hooks and contrasting sections, Linnell is a genius and Flans is frequently ingenious and he ultimately becomes a genius and They ARE Both Giants.
He also wrote Sleeping In the Flowers, which is one of my absolute favorite TMBG songs ever
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Thanks for the heads up Garrett
@@mickymoist No prob!
It's so funny -- I had the opposite reaction. I thought "O Do Not Forsake Me" was funny while "Why Must I Be Sad" was haunting.
Mmm, why's that?
Here Comes Science is their best kids album
A favorite video for Stomp Box th-cam.com/video/t8FA8mQIeVU/w-d-xo.html might've been better without the Scanners bits and only including the kaigu clips IMO
This was widely considered their "sell out" album to some extent by fans
I always thought the "Factory Showroom" album was their "sell out" album - and it almost seemed intentional, like they were TRYING to sell out (but couldn't do it). I was disappointed in the songwriting when this album came out, but it's grown on me over the years and I really enjoyed it tonight. Cheers!
@@manualboyca Nah... John Henry was way hyped by the record company and Snailshell was all over the radio and on MTV Alternative Nation and 120 Minutes constantly. Factory Showroom was them fighting the sell out... going back to more John and John centric feel. EDIT: In my opinion of course.
@@mickymoist good point - I’ll have to give Factory another listen now
@@mickymoist I’ll say this … Sensurround is one of my top 3 favorite TMBG songs, and it’s a Factory Showroom b-side. Why they left it off that album I will never understand.
I honestly don't know how anybody could think they've sold out with any of their albums, frankly. you gonna say Bob Ross sold out because he had a couple of extra colors on his pallet?
I should be allowed to think, is one of their best songs on any album of theirs.