Particle Men: The 13 Best They Might Be Giants Songs

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Best They Might Be Giants Songs

About They Might Be Giants

Today we want to discuss the best They Might Be Giants songs (in no particular order). If we missed any of your favorites, let us know on social media!

To be honest, I haven’t heard a lot of They Might Be Giants’ catalog. I know the few songs that appeared on Tiny Toons, and the theme song for Malcolm in the Middle. That is about as far as my knowledge goes in terms of They Might Be Giants.

However, I do have a friend who loves this band. When researching this article, I called upon his expertise to help me make this list. Thanks, Joe!

They Might Be Giants is an alternative rock band from Brooklyn, New York. The band was founded in 1982 with their first self-titled studio album debuting in 1986. They Might Be Giants has released a plethora of full-length albums, EPs, children’s albums, and music videos.

They Might Be Giants consists of members John Flansburgh and John Linnell. The duo has employed many backing band members over the years, with their current lineup lasting over a decade.

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The Best They Might Be Giants Songs

1. Istanbul

Istanbul (Not Constantinople) was released in 1990. The song is track 4 on the band’s album Flood and comes in at 2:33. While this is one of the most popular They Might Be Giants songs, it is actually a cover song originally by The Four Lads. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) also appears in the animated children’s series Tiny Toons.

2. Birdhouse In Your Soul

Birdhouse In Your Soul was released in 1990. The song is track 2 on the band’s album Flood and comes in at 3:18.

3. Particle Man

Particle Man was released in 1990. The song is track 7 on the band’s album Flood and comes in at 1:55. This song was also featured in the animated television series Tiny Toons.

4. Ana Ng

Ana Ng was released in 1988. The song is track 1 on the band’s album Lincoln with a run time of 3:23.

5. Doctor Worm

Doctor Worm was released in 1998. The song is track 1 on the band’s album Severe Tire Damage with a run time of 3:01.

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6. The Mesopotamians

The Mesopotamians was released in 2007. The song is track 13 on the band’s album The Else and comes in at 3:23. This track talks about a fictional band comprised of the famous Mesopotamians Sargon, Hammurabi, Ashurbanipal, and Gilgamesh.

7. The Statue Got Me High

The Statue Got Me High was released in 1992. The song is track 6 on the band’s album Apollo 18 with a run time of 3:04.

8. Experimental Film

Experimental Film was released in 2004. The song is track 1 on the band’s album The Spine with a run time of 2:56. The video for this song includes characters from the popular web series Homestar Runner.

9. I Palindrome I

I Palindrome I was released in 1992. The song is track 2 on the band’s album Apollo 18 with a run time of 2:20.

10. Whistling In The Dark

Whistling In The Dark was released in 1990. The song is track 14 on the band’s album Flood with a run time of 3:25.

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11. Why Does The Sun Shine? (The Sun Is A Mass Of Incandescent Gas)

Why Does The Sun Shine? (The Sun Is A Mass Of Incandescent Gas) can be found on They Might Be Giant’s children’s album Here Comes Science. It is track 9 on the album and comes in at 2:36.

12. Why Does The Sun Really Shine? (The Sun Is A Miasma Of Incandescent Plasma)

Why Does The Sun Really Shine? (The Sun Is A Miasma Of Incandescent Plasma) can be found on They Might Be Giant’s children’s album Here Comes Science. It is track 10 on the album and comes in at 1:51.

13. Boss Of Me

Boss Of Me is one of the most famous and best They Might Be Giants songs. Most people know this song as the theme song for the television series Malcolm In The Middle.

Best They Might Be Giants Songs

What Are Your Favorite They Might Be Giants Songs?

We hope you enjoyed our list of the best They Might Be Giants songs! If we missed any of your favorites, let us know on social media!

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