About this album
Where they were
Released on February 5, 2008, 'Here Come the 123s' marked They Might Be Giants' return to children's music following their successful album 'No!' in 2002. The duo continued to carve out a niche in the genre, blending their signature quirkiness with educational themes aimed at young listeners.
Why it matters
'Here Come the 123s' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to children's music, charting on the Billboard Kids Albums chart. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Album for Children, highlighting its cultural significance within the genre and its appeal beyond just young audiences.
Essential tracks
- "Here Come the 123s" — The title track serves as an energetic introduction to the album's theme, featuring catchy hooks that make learning numbers fun.
- "Seven Days of the Week (I Never Go to Work)" — This track cleverly combines humor with a lesson about days of the week, showcasing their unique ability to engage children while entertaining adults.
- "I Can Add" — 'I Can Add' stands out with its upbeat tempo and message of empowerment through math skills, reinforcing self-confidence in young learners.
Release Date
February 5, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Here Come the 123s 0:08
- 17 Infinity 3:13
Disc 2
- 1 Here Come the 123s 0:09
- 2 Zeroes 1:06
- 3 One Everything 2:52
- 4 Number Two 2:19
- 5 Triops Has Three Eyes 2:35
- 6 Apartment Four 1:22
- 7 High Five! 2:26
- 8 The Secret Life of Six 2:01
- 9 Seven 2:09
- 10 Seven Days of the Week (I Never Go to Work) 1:53
- 11 Figure Eight 2:36
- 12 Pirate Girls Nine 1:21
- 13 Nine Bowls of Soup 2:12
- 14 Ten Mississippi 0:51
- 15 One Dozen Monkeys 1:34
- 16 Eight Hundred and Thirteen Mile Car Trip 0:57
- 17 I Can Add 2:03
- 18 Nonagon 1:35
- 19 Even Numbers 2:35
- 20 Ooh La! Ooh La! 1:56
- 21 Heart of the Band 1:39
- 22 Hot Dog! 2:28
- 23 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme 1:00