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Track Listings
| 1. Bangs |
| 2. Cyclops Rock |
| 3. Man, It's So Loud In Here |
| 4. Mr. Xcitement |
| 5. Another First Kiss |
| 6. I've Got A Fang |
| 7. Hovering Sombrero |
| 8. Yeh Yeh |
| 9. Hopeless Bleak Despair |
| 10. Drink! |
| 11. My Man |
| 12. Older |
| 13. Mink Car |
| 14. Wicked Little Critta |
| 15. Finished With Lies |
| 16. She Thinks She's Edith Head |
| 17. Working Undercover For The Man |
Editorial Reviews
Mink Car by They Might Be Giants
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For those of us well-versed on the TMBG's live performances (and their tendency to release songs on early MP3), many of the tracks on Mink Car are familiar. I'd been holding my breath for CD releases of the "Cyclops Rock" and "I've Got a Fang", and the studio versions do not disappoint; both are as infectious and excellent recorded as they are live. Some of the older staples - "Older", "She Thinks She's Edith Head", and "Another First Kiss" - have been re-vamped, but not necessarily for the better. While "Kiss" has been mellowed down to a sweet, country-esque ballad, the sparks in both "Older" and "Edith Head" have been virtually eliminated, leaving almost monotone recitations of the lyrics.
With the exception of those two songs, however, you've got to applaud the Giant's latest-and-greatest, as there are some really excellent tracks included. "Man, It's So Loud in Here" is an incredible burst of techno orgasma and now ranks as one of my favorite TMBG tracks, ever. "Wicked Little Critta" drips with stereotypical NY accenting and is utterly hilarious (as any song with a chorus that includes the word "critta" is destined to be). Equally admirable is Soul Coughing's Mike Doughty on "Mr. Xcitement", somewhat of a rap vaguely reminiscent of high school cheering squads.
"Bangs" - a haircut love song - and "Working Undercover for the Man" are equally illustrious. Hurrah!
Could easily go on and on about "Mink Car"s merits, but - for the sake of brevity - will conclude with this: a damn good album. Perhaps one of the Giant's finest. Whatever the case, definitely worth the... investment.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There's some people who have torn into this album with a fury I haven't seen in some time, and it's not surprising that these are age-old fans of the band doing this... this happened when the band's first full-band album, "John Henry," came out. There were huge complaints: "What happened to the accordion?" "What happened to the drum machine?" "They sound different! They're CHANGING! No FAIR!" It's no secret that some of the most "loyal" fans can be the most pointlessly selfish... TMBG are experimenting again, trying to branch out, and some of their old their fans aren't appreciating it.
Mink Car has clearly found the Johns and the Dans striving for different things... experimenting with Doughty and mock-dance (that ain't "techno" on "Man It's So Loud In Here," folks... buy a CD from Moby or Orbital), toning down their usual pantented sound ("Another First Kiss," when I heard it in concert, was such a typical TMBG-sounding song... as did "I've Got a Fang," which is still offbeat, but MY GOD, it sounds like John and John dumped the song in some mad scientist vat of chemicals for a few months before letting it onto this album). At times the album feels like a compilation of parallel universe TMBGs that might have been; each song has such a completely different feel, but each one of them is pretty damn solid, and makes sense coming from the band.
This album is SUPPOSED to sound very, very different from their previous stuff, that is not a mistake. I think TMBG don't want to be stuck in a rut, any more than they were when it was just John, John, and the drum machine. I've been listening to them and loving them since Flood came out, and I loved this album on the first listen... I think the fans who hated it might find it growing on them in time. Even if they don't, I'd encourage the band to continue going where they headed with this album, because it rocks.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When I first listened to 'Mink Car,' I couldn't get past the third song. That one, 'Man, It's So Loud in Here,' got played on REPEAT on my car CD player. The last time I did that with TMBG was 'Meet James Ensor.' Anyway, it's got an awesome pounding beat and incredible harmony. I can see this song topping dance charts; it's better than most of the [stuff] put out by artists who specialize in house music, like Moby or Fatboy Slim.
Other highlights are the 'lite' version of 'Another First Kiss,' also with great harmony and a cool acoustic guitar; 'Hovering Sombrero' and 'Bangs,' both in old 'Lincoln' style; "Yeh Yeh," just as fun as "No One Knows My Plan"; and the title track, with one of the greatest lyrics ever: "The silver chauffer says it's all in your head, when you're 24-karat dead." Also, "Hopeless Bleak Dispair" is quite good. However, "Mr. Excitement" has immediately become only the second TMBG song to exist that I won't listen to (the other being 'You'll Miss Me' from 'Lincoln.'). 'Cyclops Rock' also [isn't good].
TMBG fans will have heard many of these songs before, such as "Drink!", "Older," "Working Undercover for the Man," "Cyclops Rock" and "I've Got a Fang," all of which I heard in concert this summer.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Amazing!
This might be their best album. I love it, love it, love it! I definitely recommend you get this album, rather you are a long time fan or recommended by a friend.
Published 9 months ago by ACinKC
Their Best Since Flood-- Finding Fun While Making Fun
I have just listened to Mink Car for the first time. I think it's TMBG's best CD since Flood. The lyrics are as clever, funny and pointed as ever. Read more
Published on April 4, 2008 by Gregory Zeigerson
Nothing new to add, just wanted to give 5 stars...
Great album, one of their best. It's all been said in the previous 91 reviews.
"I've Got a Fang" & "She Thinks She's Edith Head" certainly rank as the best songs. Read more
"I've Got a Fang" & "She Thinks She's Edith Head" certainly rank as the best songs. Read more
Published on August 14, 2007 by Julie
No surprises....but Heck, who needs em?
When it's They Might Be Giants, you know what to expect - chorus after chorus after catchy chorus, with quirky, funny, witty lyrics. And the boys do not disappoint here. Read more
Published on February 14, 2007 by Sughosh Varadarajan
I got my copy autographed by John Flansburgh.
This is one of my favorite They Might Be Giants albums. It features their typical blend of catchy melodies with silly lyrics. Lots of great songs on this one. Read more
Published on May 7, 2006 by Johnny Heering
Evidence of a collective TMBG fan unconscious?
I took a few minutes to check out other reviewers' comments before writing my own and saw that another reviewer (hi Brian) had the same experience I did with this album: we both... Read more
Published on November 3, 2005 by Jessee J.
A step down for TMBG
I own each of their full-length CD's prior to this one, and without fail there were always two or three classic songs, any one of which would be more than worth the full purchase... Read more
Published on September 13, 2005 by musicman
If TMBG were to make a modern album with their classic humor
It would sound like this album. Some of the songs are honestly saccharine and loving, while others classically loud and brash all the while being intelligent, melodic, and a... Read more
Published on March 15, 2005 by alex bushman
Mink Car...This Compact Edition Gets Better Mileage
I enjoyed my friend's copy of the U.S. version of Mink Car, but felt that it had a bit too much filler to make it worth my while. Read more
Published on November 28, 2004 by J. L. Sosa
I'll take back my pinata; it's wasted on you!
I've been a fan of TMBG since the early 90s, and I've seen them in concert a dozen times. I love all things TMBG. Read more
Published on November 12, 2004 by Brian A. Schar
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