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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Here Come The Abcs | |||
| 2. Alphabet Of Nations | |||
| 3. E Eats Everything | |||
| 4. Flying V | |||
| 5. Q U | |||
| 6. Go For G! | |||
| 7. Pictures Of Pandas Painting | |||
| 8. D & W | |||
| 9. Fake-Believe | |||
| 10. Can You Find It? | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Here Come The Abcs | |||
| 2. Alphabet Of Nations | |||
| 3. E Eats Everything | |||
| 4. Flying V | |||
| 5. I Am Robot | |||
| 6. Q U | |||
| 7. Go For G! | |||
| 8. Pictures Of Pandas Painting | |||
| 9. D & W | |||
| 10. Fake-Believe | |||
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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As I've mentioned elsewhere, I'll soon get round to putting together my first Amazon list. It'll be called 'CDs you can listen to in the car with the kids without being driven out of your tree', or something like that. Anyway, this will be near the top - along with TBMG's "No" album, Bad Manners' "Magnetism" and several of the Trojan ska sets.
A couple of words of warning though: This is an amusing and listenable album, but it's not really going to teach your kids the alphabet - those learning their letters will be a bit young to appreciate the songs. Also, the CD here is described as 'enhanced' - a little overstated given there's only a link to Disney's web-site (duh) and to register with them - nothing like the triumph of interactivity and fun that is the No album's extra features. I imagine this is down to it being as much a Disney CD as a TMBG one (ie. lots of branding, not much content).
All that said though, there are some real gems here, not least "D & W" (in which we learn that D likes to stay in and watch sports), "LMNO" (an eighties electro-bounce) and a few really accomplished songs like "Alphabet Lost and Found".
All in all, fun to enjoy with the kids but I suspect one would be much better off with the DVD version (available through Amazon.com in the US and which, I'm told, is fantastic) - if you want a CD like this, much better to get No.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
We only have the CD, but this album, along with "No" provides some sanity from nursery rhymes. Our 3 year old loves They Might Be Giants...and so do we.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I cannot recommend this album highly enough. It is one of those rare things, an album for children that can stand repeat adult listening. In fact, I would rate it up there with 'Flood' and 'Don't Let's Start' for tunes, inventiveness and pure, silly fun. But it's not all fun, kids. There's some serious learning going on too. Thanks to 'The Alphabet of Nations', my children can now recite a country beginning with every letter of the alphabet, a skill that's sure to prove itself invaluable in their adult lives.
The album comes with a free DVD with some wacky videos, and puppet versions of the two Johns. But if the last time you saw They Might Be Giants was in the video for Bird House in Your Soul in the eighties, look away at the end as you might be shocked. Luckily they transform into weeble-like characters for the bonus 'Higgly Town Heroes' video at the end. Phew!
The album comes with a free DVD with some wacky videos, and puppet versions of the two Johns. But if the last time you saw They Might Be Giants was in the video for Bird House in Your Soul in the eighties, look away at the end as you might be shocked. Luckily they transform into weeble-like characters for the bonus 'Higgly Town Heroes' video at the end. Phew!
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Here Come the ABC's
FANTASTIC CD/DVD!!!!! Kid songs that aren't annoying! Great for the kids but clever lyrics and rhythms that adults can enjoy too like "The Alphabet Lost and Found" and "C is for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A3
Brilliant for whole family!
We all love this CD and DVD. What a great deal. The music catchy, educational and humorous. The DVD helps to bring the music alive and make sense of some of the songs. Read more
Published 10 months ago by mumof2
The ABC's are great- "E" eats everything
Fantastic, I have a 4 year old daughter who absolutely loves this CD.(and I have to say I don't mind putting it on either) In the 90's I loved the upbeat "Bird house in your soul"... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Andrew M Firth
Entire Family Loves TMBG
I've always thought They Might Be Giants were a talented band since 1982, and they've created quality music for a variety of shows/movies (ex: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, The Oblongs... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Ursula K. Raphael
The DVD is nice
The DVD was nice and interesting for kids. Clearly a lot of effort was put into creating clips that would be amusing for children. It could assist to learn the alphabet. Read more
Published on 1 May 2010 by J. Millgram
Grapes, Glue, Gyroscopes!
The outstanding children's CD/DVD combination from the never-dull TMBG and their friends in the Deeply Felt Puppet Theater. Read more
Published on 12 May 2009 by Dog Drove North
How much more fun could you fit in a little plastic disc?
The kids love it, we love it. Full of silly sing-a-long tunes that stick in your head and after only a few listens the kids knew all the words. Read more
Published on 7 May 2008 by P. Cleary
Excellent!
I (the Mummy of the household) have been a TMBG fan for years and so I was thrilled to see that the NY boys had put out a cd for the toddlers. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2006 by Naomi
Great music for learning kids and immature adults!
This new album for children by They Might Be Giants is a welcome relief from the Raffi-type nonsense which we usually force onto our offspring. Read more
Published on 19 April 2005 by "kingwalker"
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