Indestructible Object is the sixth EP by They Might Be Giants, released through Barsuk Records on April 6, 2004.
| Indestructible Object | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | April 4, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 12:32 | |||
| Label | Barsuk Records (U.S.) Shock Records (Australia) | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 7.1/10 [2] |
| PopMatters | (average) [3] |
| Robert Christgau |  [4] |
| Rolling Stone | [5] |
Content
editThe EP's title comes from a famous work by Man Ray, also known as Object to Be Destroyed. "Am I Awake?" was the theme song for the TLC series Resident Life. The tracks "Memo to Human Resources" and a different version of "Au Contraire" are featured on the band's tenth studio album, The Spine, which was released three months later. The track "Ant" is a re-recording of a B-side from two of their 1990 singles ("Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" and "Birdhouse in Your Soul"). "Caroline, No" is a cover of the Beach Boys' song of the same name from their 1966 album Pet Sounds.
Track listing
editAll songs written by John Flansburgh and John Linnell, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Am I Awake" | 3:04 | |
| 2. | "Memo To Human Resources" | 2:03 | |
| 3. | "Au Contraire" | 2:26 | |
| 4. | "Ant" | 2:55 | |
| 5. | "Caroline, No" | Brian Wilson, Tony Asher | 2:05 |
| Total length: | 12:32 | ||
Charts
edit| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] | 36 |
References
edit- ^ Phares, Heather (2004). "They Might Be Giants - Indestructible Object". AllMusic. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Deusner, Stephen (April 18, 2004). "They Might Be Giants: Indestructible Object EP Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Glauber, Gary (April 6, 2004). "They Might Be Giants: Indestructible Object < Reviews". PopMatters. Archived from the original on August 15, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (2004). "Indestructible Object". Robert Christgau. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Hoard, Christian (April 7, 2004). "They Might Be Giants: Indestructible Object : Music Reviews". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "They Might Be Giants Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
External links
edit- Indestructible Object on This Might Be A Wiki