Brooklyn, New York, duo They Might Be Giants\u2019 second studio album \u201cLincoln\u201d cemented itself as a hallmark of the indie music scene and is arguably one of the best records of the 1980s.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout its 40-minute runtime, multi-instrumentalist and keyboardist John Linnell and guitarist John Flansburgh pack together 18 unique songs that still captivate their listeners 34 years after its release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listeners of \u201cLincoln\u201d are in for a unique listening experience and are sure to enjoy this wonderful work of art from the two Johns. The album will turn 34 on Sept. 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The album begins with the standout track \u201cAna Ng\u201d that declares itself with its gated guitars and poppy bass that has no problem drawing the listener in and explores a scenario of impossible love between two individuals on opposite sides of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhere Your Eyes Don\u2019t Go\u201d is a hypnotizing track, which is especially driven home during the back half of the song thanks to the synthesizers, guitar leads and vocals that blend together to create a catchy atmosphere that dives into topics of consciousness and awareness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My favorite track off of the album, \u201cThey\u2019ll Need A Crane,\u201d is a perfect encapsulation of They Might Be Giants\u2019 early sound and is one of my personal favorite songs from their entire discography. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The album concludes with \u201cKiss Me, Son of God,\u201d which is a beautiful track that shows off Linnell and Flansburgh\u2019s talents through their effortlessly woven together vocal melodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At its core, \u201cLincoln\u201d is an experimental album that explores a variety of abstract concepts throughout its lyrical content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The band also incorporates many different types of instruments such as the accordion, acoustic and electronic wind instruments such as the saxophone and bass clarinet, and string instruments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They Might Be Giants consists of keyboardist John Linnell and guitarist John Flansburgh, accompanied by a drum machine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two Johns also handled other instrumental duties during the recording of \u201cLincoln\u201d and have since gone on to expand to a full band lineup throughout their decades-spanning career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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