Title: Funny But Forgetable Shoegazer Technopunk.
Product review: They Might Be Giants' 1987 self titled debut is a 19 song collection of interesting sounding ideas that don't work out. The character of "Chess Piece Face" stands out as the best of the bunch. These 2 guys obviously had a great deal of fun making this album, especially with a tricked out 80's Casio Keyboard (perhaps with the Air Drum Sticks attachment?) Thankfully as we all well know, they went on to record the theme to "Malcom In The Middle" called "You're Not The Boss Of Me" (unfortunately not on this album, but it would be out-of-place anyway). Despite my take on this album, it is a very sought after collector's item with prices from $10 to $20 used, and double those new. There are very few copies in circulation with a coninuing demand.It is as amusing as it is underwhelming.
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