The Ones to Watch: New Releases

Swindon Advertiser, January 12, 2018
by Rachel Howdle

It's hard to believe that this is Brooklyn rockers They Might Be Giants' 20th studio album. Just as fresh sounding as they were back in 1986 with their self-titled debut. One thing is certain, TMBG found their sound early on - and they are sticking to it. With many bands this could be a bad thing, however for TMBG their bouncy, fun melodies paired with some often dark and melancholy lyrics the output never seems to fade.

I Like Fun is no different, from the rousing tones of Let's Get This Over With yet its sombre lyrics about the slow passing of time are so at odds. But it works so well and the overtones of Birdhouse are there just waiting to take off to the blink and you'll miss it bounty that is The Greatest (sitting at just 1 minute 48 seconds).

There is no one else out there that can hold a light yet stark philosophical candle to John Flansburgh and John Linnell. A pleasure to blast out and sing along to. 9/10

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