Idlewild: A Compilation by They Might Be Giants - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

Neither a “best of” nor a “rarities” set, Idlewild: A Compilation is still a smart, entertaining look at They Might Be Giants’ last decade-plus (1999-2013). It's hard to believe how far the two Johns have come since their start some 30 years ago! They’ve won two GRAMMYs® while issuing 16 studio albums, alongside singles, stray tracks, live albums, and EPs. Idlewild is a fantastic spot for casual or former fans to get back up to speed. Few songwriters can handle writing a song for “Tesla” (the inventor, not the band) or to make a song like “We Live in a Dump” (itself a rare track from 2007’s Cast Your Pod to the Wind) both a celebration and a tease of existential songwriting. They kid. They mock. They show great empathy. Where other talented whiz kids often turn smarmy or weird for weirdness’ sake, the Johns (Linnell and Flansburgh) have never betrayed their pop instincts. Even when they seemingly write about themselves (“Can’t Keep Johnny Down”), they kinda do and kinda don’t.

1. Am I Awake?

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

2. The Mesopotamians

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

3. We Live in a Dump

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

4. Experimental Film

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

5. Cloissonné

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

6. The Lady and the Tiger

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

7. Brain Problem Situation

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

8. Tesla

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

9. Certain People I Could Name

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

10. You're on Fire

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

11. Damn Good Times

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

12. Words Are Like (Demo)

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

13. Can't Keep Johnny Down

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

14. I'm Impressed

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

15. Careful What You Pack

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

16. Clap Your Hands

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

17. Electronic Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 11 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

16/17 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Alternative, Rock, New Age, Indie Rock, Post-Modern Pop

Label

Idlewild Recordings

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Turks & Caicos Islands

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 26, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444572897