My iPod #236: They Might Be Giants - Damn Good Times

When I started listening to They Might Be Giants properly in 2004, they had just released their latest album "The Spine", and were due to release this album where each song was dedicated to various music venues located in states of the USA.

"Damn Good Times" can be found on "The Spine", and its video above was able to be viewed on the band's official website. It is animated, a bit weird and oddly similar to the plot of Twilight.

John Flansburgh normally writes the rockers in They Might Be Giants, and this song is no different. The rhythm section of Danny Weikauf and Marty Beller are really on point, there's a lot of crash cymbal action during the verses and the bass slide during the chorus and accompanied with the lyrics about concerning a naturally talented lady, the tune is very uplifting.

The actual song finishes about a minute and a half in before transforming into this slow jam with a guitar solo which gradually builds pace before coming to an end. 58BPM to around 130 apparently.

Yep, TMBG never disappoint.