Nerd rock elder statesmen They Might Be Giants have recently released their 14th studio album – a kid’s album called “Science Is Real.” These guys are no strangers to “educational” songs. Some of TMBG’s funniest music comes from riffing on historical figures like James K. Polk and explaining how the sun works. So in honor of their new album, here are 10 They Might Be Giants songs about science, though you won’t be hearing a lot of these in the classroom.
10. “Science Is Real”
TMBG is all like, “Evolution is real, kids” Some parents are gonna be like, “What-evah.”
9. “Why Does The Sun Shine?”
That’s a good question, but can it be answered in song-form?
8. “Mammal”
Koalas are pretty sweet. Humans are cool too, we suppose.
7. “Destination Moon”
There sure are a lot of steps in order to get to the f***ing moon!
6. “Robot Parade”
Creepy, creepy, creepy…
5. “Bloodmobile”
Yeah, this isn’t happening inside of us. That would be gross.
4. “S-E-X-X-Y”
How many X chromosomes does this lady have?
3. “The Elements”
Oh man, there are so many elements. We have so little patience for elements.
2. “Older”
This is how time works. Damn it!
1. “Particle Man”
It may not be science per se, but Particle Man kicks some serious ass. Actually, he gets his ass kicked. Poor Particle Man.
Bonus: “Apollo 18″ Promo Video
This promotional video from ‘92 for their album “Apollo 18″ mimics those old school science film strips that have long since been replaced by neuro-brain plug learnotizers.
The learning parade has just begun. Check out these 10 Songs That Will Prepare You For A Robot Uprising and 10 Songs That Will Make You Smarter. Knowledge is power, yo!
This post was written by Geoffrey Golden who just learned Amoeba Records has more records than amoebas.
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