Whales & The Fertile Crescent

They Might Be Giants and Modest Mouse are two alternative bands who still manage to keep afloat quite nicely. TMBG employs quirky lyrics and rhymes, and have recently dived into music for children with very fun results. MM is steadfastly doing what it's always done: alternavating. I'm not a gushing fan for either band--some of their songs are too vocally strange for me--but if I'm in the right mood, this pair consistently offers dozens of songs (has for a decade-or-so now) with mind-sticking melodies. So if you haven't yet been introduced, here's your chance!

First up is "The Mesopotamians" followed by "King Rat," which was directed by Heath Ledger. Yes-- THAT Heath Ledger. (Just as a precautionary measure, the "King Rat" video takes a startling turn half-way through, the effects of which may honestly rattle or disturb. You've been advised).








--The Last Moslow

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