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John Henry

They Might Be Giants

1994 · Rock

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John Henry by They Might Be Giants

John Henry is an Alt/Indie album by They Might Be Giants, originally released in 1994. On Gatefold: 25 pressings tracked, owned by 9 collectors.

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John Henry is the fifth studio album by American alternative rock group They Might Be Giants. It was released in 1994. It is the first album by They Might Be Giants to include a full band arrangement, rather than synthesized and programmed backing tracks.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Subliminal2:45
  2. 2Snail Shell3:20
  3. 3Sleeping In The Flowers4:30
  4. 4Unrelated Thing2:30
  5. 5AKA Driver3:14
  6. 6I Should Be Allowed To Think3:09
  7. 7Extra Savoir-Faire2:48
  8. 8Why Must I Be Sad?4:08
  9. 9Spy3:06
  10. 10O, Do Not Forsake Me2:30
  11. 11No One Knows My Plan2:37
  12. 12Dirt Bike3:05
  13. 13Destination Moon2:27
  14. 14A Self Called Nowhere3:22
  15. 15Meet James Ensor1:33
  16. 16Thermostat3:11
  17. 17Window1:00
  18. 18Out Of Jail2:38
  19. 19Stomp Box1:55
  20. 20The End Of The Tour3:18

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Alternative Rock
  • angular
  • playful
  • witty

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

"John Henry They Might Be Giants' Fifth Album"
Recorded at Bearsville Sound Studios & Skyline Studios NYC
Mixed at CanAm Recorders
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Brooklyn, New York 11211-0003 or call 914-359-0867.
The correct number for Dial-A-Song is still 718-387-6962.
Always just a regular call to Brooklyn. No extra charges.
Contains 10-panel folder booklet.
Jewel case with a clear tray

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Brian DohertyDRUMS
  • John FlansburghGUITAR, VOCALS
  • John LinnellKEYBOARDS, HORNS, VOCALS KEYBOARDS, VOCALS HORNS
  • Kurt HoffmanHORNS
  • Steven BernsteinTRUMPET
  • Tony MaimoneBASS
  • Curt RammTRUMPET
  • Dan MillerGUITAR
  • Danny WeinkaufBASS
  • Frank LondonARRANGED BY TRUMPET
  • Graham MabyBASS
  • Hudson Shad
  • Hugo MundayBARITONE VOCALS
  • Jay Sherman-GodfreyGUITAR LEAD GUITAR
  • Jim O'ConnorTRUMPET
  • Kevin OsborneTROMBONE
  • Mark BleekeTENOR VOCALS
  • Marty BellerDRUMS

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