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Indestructible Object EP

They Might Be Giants Format: Audio CD
4.2 out of 5 stars 12 customer reviews
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  • Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: EP
  • Label: Barsuk
  • ASIN: B0001LYEUU
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsAn indispensable "Object" for TMBG's fans
By Gena Chereck on April 11, 2004
Format: Audio CD
In the 2 1/2 years or so since their last rock album (2001's Mink Car), most of the output by alternative-pop duo They Might Be Giants has been either of a retrospective nature (2002's Dial-A-Song anthology) or of a specifically family-friendly nature (2002's NO! album, the 2003 children's book Bed Bed Bed). Bandmates John Flansburgh and John Linnell get back to the business of rocking, however tentatively, on the new 5-track EP Indestructible Object; at the very least, it's just a stopgap until they release their next rock album. (Yes, they're currently working on one that they hope to put out this summer.) At its best, though, this 5-song sampler gives you a taste of what else John & John have been up to lately, besides the kids' stuff, and it hints at their growing maturity.
Track 1, "Am I Awake?", is the theme song that the Johns wrote and recorded last year for the Learning Channel documentary series "Resident Life". The cold, ominous techno-pop instrumentation and keyboard/accordion player Linnell's deadpan, craggy twang are perfectly suited to the befuddled musings of the lyrics, which may well be written from the viewpoints of the sleep-deprived medical interns featured on the show. ("When I get through this part, will the next one be the same? Will I be wondering if I'm awake?")
Two of the EP's tracks feature TMBG's Other Thing, a small brass ensemble with whom the Johns have performed a number of shows in the past year. Track 4 is a radical reworking of the song "Ant", which was originally recorded as a B-side on the Johns' 1990 EP Istanbul (Not Constantinople).Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsenjoyable, but nothing you can't live without
By S.W. on January 28, 2015
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This EP, which came out in '04, contains five tracks and runs for about 12 minutes or so. Two of the songs appeared on the album The Spine; the others, as far as I know, aren't on any albums. ("Am I Awake?" did also appear on the "Idlewild; A Compilation" CD.)
I think the best track is the first one, "Am I Awake?" I really like the techno sound of that one. "Au Contraire," which is one of the songs that appeared on The Spine, is a humorous, funny track. "Memo To Human Resources" also turned up on The Spine, and is a pretty good track. The horn-heavy "Ant" is a reworking of a song that TMBG had put out earlier, and is kind of interesting. The final track is a very faithful cover of "Caroline, No," a song that was released by The Beach Boys on their classic album Pet Sounds in '66. (It was also put out as a Brian Wilson solo single.) This is my second favorite track on this EP, although it's something I wouldn't have expected from TMBG.
Overall, I find this EP enjoyable, but like TMBG's other EP releases, I don't think it's anything you can't live without.
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3.0 out of 5 starsThey're teasing us, sirs!
By Tomas Sikkema on June 7, 2004
Format: Audio CD
Yes, Indestructible Object is, at best, a tease, a way for TMBG to try to get advance interest for their new album The Spine (two of this EP's five tracks are going to appear on The Spine). Is this good or bad?
Well, the best thing you can say about this EP is that it doesn't have a bad track on it. "Am I Awake?" is a creepy, drum-laced track featuring braintwisting lyrics showcasing how your mind works after going without sleep for too long ("The coffee's cold / Did I forget to drink it yet? / Did I forget? / My clothes are wet / I don't remember drinking it"). The similarly strong "Memo to Human Resources," though a bit ambling in its song structure, manages to sum up workplace angst and depression perfectly.
"Au Contraire," in comparison to the first two tracks, is a TMBG fan-favorite, a nice piece of nonsense that, while lyrically lacking, is still rather fun (especially for having the nerve to call David Bowie "Dave" or showcase Jodie Foster, Bach, and Gandhi playing cards together). "Ant" is another favorite that gets a serious reworking. The lyrics are the same (a parable about how sleeping on small problems turns them into rather big ones), but the composition is starkly different, turning the original's quiet guitar strumming into a wild horn freakout. The only somewhat weak track on the album is TMBG's cover of the Pet Sounds classic "Caroline, No," which, while faithful to the original, just isn't TMBG enough to make it more than a novelty at best.
With all the praise I'm throwing around up above, why do I only give it three stars? As I mentioned above, this EP is a tease. It's much too short and leaves you craving for more when it's finished. Of course, given that The Spine is set to be released July 13, maybe this is what the band intended on.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIt really gives a taste of a new style
By Kevin on April 12, 2004
Format: Audio CD
I found the EP to be one of the best recording i've listened to in a while in only 5 songs. The newer, origional music ("memo to human resources" and "au contraire") are hopefully a hint of what to come on the upcoming album "the spine". Au contraire is one of the catchiest songs i've heard in a while. While 'memo' is strangely reminicent of 'end of the tour' in how its message slowly grows on you. The growth of the johns as musicians is very evident in this recording and i hope the new album is even better.
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5.0 out of 5 starsa great ep,worth 7 bucks!

its an awesome ep!

am i awake is the best tmbg song in a long time!

am i awake? Read more

Published on July 17, 2006
4.0 out of 5 starsA sampler disc with a few good gems.

This mini-album is worth it just for the cover of the Beach Boys tune on track five. The first two tracks are 100% pure quality TMBG. Read more

Published on July 23, 2004 by Matthew D. Miller
4.0 out of 5 starsWorth the money

As has been previously said,
1. Au Contraire: Good song
2. Memo to Human Resources: Good song
3. Read more

Published on July 2, 2004 by Lavode
5.0 out of 5 starsGood experimenting

I love this EP because it mixes electronic artsiness with their usual geek-rock-alternapop and appreciation for popular classics such as "Caroline, no" This is a good... Read more

Published on May 11, 2004 by alex bushman
5.0 out of 5 starsIs Bush an ant?

TMBG fans have waited nearly 3 years for this and, for THIS fan at least, the wait was well worth it! Read more

Published on April 10, 2004 by Anthony Thompson
5.0 out of 5 starsCool

This is just Cool. My favorite is Am I Awake. (that song will be in my head for weeks). Seriously though the whole E.P. is great it is a shame its only about 12:00 minutes. Read more

Published on April 9, 2004
3.0 out of 5 starsThey Might Be Okay

At first listen I thought... this is it. I've lost my interest in my favorite band for the last 7 years. Read more

Published on April 8, 2004
4.0 out of 5 starsTMBG Teaser

They Might Be Giant's latest EP, "Indestructible Object", is a wonderful CD, with two shortcomings: number one, it's way too short - 12 minutes, to be precise, and this... Read more

Published on April 8, 2004 by ZL

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