Dworks

As somebody who considers They Might Be Giants to be their favorite musical duo, it feels unfair for me to consider their debut a humble beginning, while at the same time having to acknowledge the fact that these two nutjobs most certainly get better than this. Even with this in mind, the overall package still manages to be feel like a satisfyingly zany introduction that I still believe complements an over 35 year long career. Within the first few songs, John Linnell and John Flansburg waste ... read more

Beautiful little jazz album that was briefly featured in a masterfully created YouTube horror ARG of all places. Instrumental versions are a neat touch as well.

Computer World feels like a much more complex synth pop experience when being directly compared to The Man Machine. While it feels as though the latter tries to focus on a repetitive yet atmospherically mechanical vibe to hammer down its themes of simulated humanity and the uncanny idea of man-mimicking android musicians, this albums progression is more dynamic and freeform, as it features imperfect yet otherworldly sci-fi sounds that shift between enigmatic, to soothing, to intense seamlessly ... read more

A pioneering classic of the electronica genre. While not my personal favorite from Kraftwerk, The Man Machine’s simplistic yet stylish synths never fail to pull me in for a casual listen. Funnily enough, my high school programming professor also played this and Computer World daily for the four years I had him. Never got old, not even once.