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They Might Be Giants: Here Come the ABCs [CD+DVD]

They Might Be Giants Audio CD
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They Might Be Giants is a band from New York City that was founded twenty somethin’ years back by John Linnell and John Flansburgh, and are often joined on stage and on recordings by Dan Miller, Danny Weinkauf, and Marty Beller. Our current DVD/CD set (officially for kids but really for ourselves) is called “Here Comes Science” and is available at iTunes as a complete ... Read more in Amazon's They Might Be Giants Store

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  • Audio CD (4 Sep 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: CD+DVD
  • Label: EMI
  • ASIN: B000GWBR5Y
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 26,792 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
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?
See all 25 tracks on this disc
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
See all 34 tracks on this disc

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Men of Letters... 5 Oct 2005
By Gareth Waterman VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sanity?! 23 Nov 2006
By S. King
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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and at a bargain price 14 Jun 2007
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this product
If you have young children buy this product, it teaches about letters and the children just absorb all the information. It really is a great product. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Huw Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars Im not keen
Im not overly keen on this, the boys havent taken to it either. Will persevere.

We found "my first album" much better
Published 9 months ago by C. bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
We love this album. It has got a really good taste about the music. Fun for three to ten year olds. My son loves to dance and sing to the funny words and catchy tunes.
Published 9 months ago by jamieandmum
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 16 months ago by A3
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 22 months ago by mumof2
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 on 1 Dec 2010 by Andrew M Firth
4.0 out of 5 stars 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 on 3 Jun 2010 by Ursula K. Raphael
3.0 out of 5 stars 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
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
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