Factory Showroom

by They Might Be Giants

Factory Showroom cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 October 1996
  • Label: Elektra
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:35
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Hal Cragin, Garo Yellin, Sue Hadjopoulos, Tim Newman, Ron Lawrence, Graham Maby, Steve Light, Peter Dilg, Krystof Witek, Ralph Farris, Steve Calhoon, John Flansburgh, Ron Caswell, Gregor Kitzis, Jim O'Conner, Lyle Workman, Jay Sherman-Godfrey, Eric Schermerhorn, Amanda Homi, Brian Doherty, Patrick Dillett, John Linnell

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Operating as a fully fleshed-out live band rather than a duo relying on drum machines, the Johns crafted their most sonically robust and polished rock record to date. The highly eclectic arrangements incorporate everything from disco and funk to acoustic folk, supporting their trademark absurd, hyper-literate lyrical subjects. The album's famously challenging production ultimately strained their relationship with Elektra Records, marking the end of their major-label era.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, history, witty, eccentric, wordplay

Tracklist

  1. Token Back To Brooklyn (1:02)
  2. S-E-X-X-Y (3:51)
  3. Till My Head Falls Off (2:53)
  4. How Can I Sing Like A Girl? (4:32)
  5. Exquisite Dead Guy (2:02)
  6. Metal Detector (3:50)
  7. New York City (3:02)
  8. Your Own Worst Enemy (1:45)
  9. XTC Vs. Adam Ant (3:37)
  10. Spiraling Shape (4:24)
  11. James K. Polk (3:04)
  12. Pet Name (4:04)
  13. I Can Hear You (1:57)
  14. The Bells Are Ringing (3:32)

Credits

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