They Might Be Giants - Why?
Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
User Score
Based on 7 ratings
November 27, 2015 / Release Date
LP / Format
Idlewild / Label
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CRITIC REVIEWS

70
AllMusic

Why? isn't quite as brilliant as No!, but there's no question that it's another rewarding addition to their collection of children's music.

WKM
95

This is a very fun, energetic kids album from They Might Be Giants, easily some of their best songs. I love the guest singers that they bring on for the project, they add a lot alongside the Johns. A lot of the instrumentals are fun, indie style pop and rock that sound like they could be the perfect soundtrack to a kids film, (which I"m surprised is not). This also reminds me of their first few albums, just without the dark humor and lyrics but still has the energy and charisma of their ... read more

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Track List

  1. Oh You Did (feat. Robin Goldwasser)
  2. Omnicorn
  3. I Am Invisible
  4. Definition of Good
  5. And Mom and Kid
  6. I Made a Mess
  7. Moles, Hounds, Bears, Bees and Hares
  8. Walking My Cat Named Dog
  9. Or So I Have Read
  10. Elephants (feat. Danny Weinkauf)
  11. Long White Beard (feat. Robin Goldwasser)
  12. I Just Want to Dance
  13. Thinking Machine
  14. So Crazy for Books
  15. I Haven't Seen You in Forever
  16. Out of a Tree
  17. Hello Mrs. Wheelyke
  18. Then the Kids Took Over
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Added on: November 24, 2015