Here Come the 123s
They Might Be Giants · 2008
45 min · 25 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · experimental rock
Playful melodies and whimsical lyrics create a vibrant, educational journey through numbers and counting.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- playful, lighthearted listening experiences short, engaging tracks for kids educational themes with fun melodies
- Context
- 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.
- If you like
- alternative rock, indie rock, experimental rock
Here Come the 123s is an album by They Might Be Giants, released in 2008. Playful melodies and whimsical lyrics create a vibrant, educational journey through numbers and counting. '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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Here Come the 123s sound like?
Playful melodies and whimsical lyrics create a vibrant, educational journey through numbers and counting. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
What makes Here Come the 123s by They Might Be Giants notable?
'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. 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.
Who is Here Come the 123s for?
Here Come the 123s works well if you're into playful, lighthearted listening experiences, short, engaging tracks for kids and educational themes with fun melodies.
How many songs are on Here Come the 123s?
Here Come the 123s has 25 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Here Come the 123s Standout 0:08
- 17 Infinity 3:13
Disc 2
- 1 Here Come the 123s Standout 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) Standout 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 Standout 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
Release Date
February 5, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 1 sec
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