Factory Showroom by They Might Be Giants - Uhune

ALBUM

Factory Showroom, They Might Be Giants' second effort with a full band, is a stronger album than its predecessor, John Henry, boasting a more natural sound and a more diverse selection of material. However, John Flansburgh and John Linnell are still suffering from a slight creative block -- they even recycle an old B-side, "James K. Polk" -- as evidenced by the lack of memorable hooks and forced jokes. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. S-E-X-X-Y

by They Might Be Giants

Bass: Hal Cragin; Performer
Cello: Garo Yellin; Performer
Congas: Sue Hadjopoulos; Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Lead Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Arranger: Kurt Hoffman; Composer
Percussion: Sue Hadjopoulos; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Producer: They Might Be Giants
Pat Dillett; Production
Samples: Mo' Funky Element; Performer
Trombone: Tim Newman; Performer
Trumpet: Jim O'connor; Performer
Viola: Ron Lawrence; Performer
Violin: Krystof Witek
Gregory Kitzis; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer

2. Till My Head Falls Off

by They Might Be Giants

Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: Pat Dillett
They Might Be Giants; Production

3. How Can I Sing Like a Girl?

by They Might Be Giants

Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: Pat Dillett
They Might Be Giants; Production

4. Exquisite Dead Guy

by They Might Be Giants

Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: Pat Dillett
They Might Be Giants; Production

5. Metal Detector

by They Might Be Giants

Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: Pat Dillett
They Might Be Giants; Production

6. New York City

by They Might Be Giants

Bass Guitar: Graham Maby
Hal Cragin; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby
Hal Cragin; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty
Steve Calhoon; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh
Lyle Workman; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: Lisa Nielsen
Robynn Iwata
Lisa Marr; Composer
Producer: They Might Be Giants
Pat Dillett; Production

7. Your Own Worst Enemy

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Cello: Garo Yellin; Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: Pat Dillett
They Might Be Giants; Production

8. XTC vs. Adam Ant

by They Might Be Giants

Bass Guitar: Graham Maby
Hal Cragin; Performer
Bass Guitar: Hal Cragin
Graham Maby; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Cello: Garo Yellin; Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Viola: Ralph Farris; Performer
Violin: Krystof Witek; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: They Might Be Giants
Pat Dillett; Production
Additional Vocals: Amy Allison; Other

9. Spiraling Shape

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vibraphone: Steve Light; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: They Might Be Giants
Pat Dillett; Production

10. James K. Polk

by They Might Be Giants

Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants
Matthew Hill; Composer
Producer: They Might Be Giants
Pat Dillett; Production

11. Pet Name

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Cello: Sue Hadjopoulos; Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Perc; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: Pat Dillett
They Might Be Giants; Production

12. I Can Hear You

by They Might Be Giants

Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Cello: Ron Caswell; Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Tuba: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: They Might Be Giants
Pat Dillett; Production

13. The Bells Are Ringing

by They Might Be Giants

Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Bass Guitar: Graham Maby; Performer
Primary Artist: They Might Be Giants; Main Performer
Drums: Brian Doherty; Performer
Electric Guitar: Eric Schemerhorn; Performer
Guitar: John Flansburgh; Performer
Keyboard: John Linnell; Performer
Vocals: John Flansburgh
John Linnell
Amanda Homi; Performer
Composer: They Might Be Giants; Composer
Producer: Pat Dillett
They Might Be Giants; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 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

12/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, College Rock, Indie Rock, Post-Modern Pop

Label

Elektra Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 7, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75596186261