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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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The first time hearing any TMBG song was on the aforementioned children's show in the Amazon review. That must have been about 7 or 8 years ago--but I got so hooked on the music at that point that I searched for about 4 years looking for this album. Eventually, I found it, and it has changed my life. To this day I cannot get the "Particle Man" tune out of my head, and "Birdhouse in Your Soul" still causes me to draw a blue canary (whom I have rightfully dubbed Filibuster Vigilantly) unintentionally on letters and essays. The best part of this album is not only that the songs are pure genius, but they require you to make time in order to get used to the music and interpret it. The Johns allow you to actually take an active role and let you enjoy it as you see fit. It ultimately led me to buy Apollo 18, an equally exquisite piece of art. Believe me when I say this--if you want to be a better person, buy this CD. It makes you see everything in a new, often warped point of view, and will be a driving force in your own imagination and creativity. And the music sounds pretty good, also.
37 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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If you are a TMBG fan, you already know own and love this album, so there is nothing new I can tell you. I'd like to address the newbies who might be browsing this page.
I admit than when I first heard "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" and "Birdhouse in Your Soul" on the radio (you might not think they got ANY radioplay, but I swear that Live 105 in the Bay Area used to play them), the songs drove me crazy (not in a good way). They were so catchy I couldn't get them out of my head, and I misunderstood the oddball lyrics to mean "Ms. Radiolistener, you are so dim you will listen to any weird thing".
But I would like to publicly apologize for my miscomprehension. I was wrong!! Taken out of context (i.e., on the radio) I was unfairly condemning them. Most songs these days are completely tuneless and show no imagination. But every song on FLOOD is catchy and hard to forget, yes it's true, but that's a GOOD thing. Most lyrics these days are trite and cliched, but there is no a single cliche on Flood that I can find.
Now, when TMBG sings of a "birdhouse in your soul" I hear the joy of an uncensored imagination. (Or two uncensored imaginations, to be more precise). If you are having a bad day at the office, put it in your CD tray, you will feel completely liberated and you will be bopping around your desk.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This is an album that seems to receive more than its fair share of both praise and criticism. Some people seem to consider it the only worthwhile album They Might Be Giants have ever made (probably without having actually listened to any of their other albums), and I get the feeling that some TMBG fans consider this to be the band's weakest work simply because it IS the most popular. Personally, I would take a middle ground here; it is certainly not TMBG's best work, but it IS a solid effort, and a good place for potential fans to start. Most of the songs have a fun, accessible kind of sound, welcoming fans and non-fans alike. People tend to have widely varying opinions on which Flood tracks are the best, but just about everyone can agree that one of the highlights is the famous "Birdhouse In Your Soul," an excellent pop song about a nightlight. Other personal favorites include "We Want A Rock," a song featuring a violin and lyrics about prosthetic foreheads and winding string around rocks; "Whistling In The Dark," with similarly odd and amusing lyrics (although the chorus can get a bit tedious) and a clever horn arrangement; the fast-paced "Letterbox"; and the slow piano-sing-along-type "Dead." Quite frankly, there isn't much on this album that I DON'T like, although the extended ending to "Hearing Aid" (featuring about a minute of the sound of machinery breaking down) comes close, and I've grown rather tired of "Particle Man," although that might be due simply to having heard it so many times; taken in and of itself, it's a cute little song, although not the one song I would want people to think of when someone mentions TMBG, which, unfortunately, it seems to have become. All in all, this is a good record for someone unfamiliar with TMBG, and absolutely essential for a fan.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
One TMBG's best
Dismissing the album's mainstream popularity for a moment, you can hear the transition the band was making from a couple of guys in a room to a full fledged band. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tom Servo
not necessarily a fan but this album is remarkable
I saw They Might Be Giants live and enjoyed the show, and bought this album as a result. I have no artists or styles to compare this to but it is eclectic and a bit strange with... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Brown
A fantastic album from the best band in this universe
I still remember exactly where I was the first time I heard TMBG and specifically this album. A friend loaned me his tape for the walk home from school in Fall 1990. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Amie Lee
An American classic
Back when 'college music' was just starting to burst onto the mainstream in a big way, TMBG rode this wave to a record deal with Elektra after coming to critical acclaim with their... Read more
Published 10 months ago by kajmal
There should be more than 5 stars.
I was first introduced to this band when I was about ten years old by my cousin's babysitter. I love the happy, nonsensical lyrics and the upbeat melodies. Read more
Published on November 4, 2009 by Severin
A true classic
I just went to a TMBG concert in which they played Flood in its entirety, and was reminded what a great album it really is. Read more
Published on October 12, 2009 by Brandy
Two of the Best Songs Not yet Mentioned
This album snuck up and kicked my can but good the first time I heard it. I was doing something else entirely and just happily chugging along to the catchy tunes until I started... Read more
Published on April 30, 2009 by E. P. Taylor
If you are a 90's teen...you heard this album
I loved this album when I was in high school. I played it till my "tape" broke. I was going through some old tape cases and I found the old case so I ordered the CD and it really... Read more
Published on January 13, 2009 by M. Garren
TMBG "Flood"
One of my favorite albums! Eclectic, funny, entertaining, inteligent, and catchy. My only regret is the lack of a live rhythm section, but many of these numbers thrive on... Read more
Published on October 30, 2008 by E. J. Lowe
Brings Generations Together
This album is one of the best ever produced! I originally heard it because my brother played it in my parents' car, but now it is one of the main CDs my kids and I listen to.. Read more
Published on August 2, 2008 by LAP
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