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American musician, songwriter, producer. Plays keyboards, woodwinds, strings, and other musical instruments.

Born June 12, 1959, New York City, New York, U.S.A.

ALBUMS


John Linnell
Roman Songs
2021
John Linnell
Montana
1999
John Linnell
State Songs
1999
Johnny Hart*
Olive, The Other Reindeer
1997, Flexi, 6", S/Sided, Jotto Dot Com Records, Chronicle Books, ,
Holiday
John Linnell
House Of Mayors
1996
John Linnell
State Songs
1994
They Might Be Giants
Bed, Bed, Bed
2003, CD + Boo, Simon & Schuster, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Beast Of Horns
2024, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Book
2021
They Might Be Giants
Secret Music Vol. 1
2020, CD, Ltd, Idlewild Recordings
They Might Be Giants
Live At The Music Hall Of Williamsburg 11.29.15
2020
They Might Be Giants
2018 Live
2018, CD, Album, Idlewild Recordings
They Might Be Giants
John Henry Demos
2018, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
The Escape Team
2018
They Might Be Giants
I Like Fun
2018, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
My Murdered Remains
2018, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Phone Power
2016
They Might Be Giants
Why?
2015, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Glean
2015, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Idlewild
2014
They Might Be Giants
First Album Live!
2014
They Might Be Giants
Nanobots
2013, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Four Covers
2012, 7", EP, Idlewild Recordings
They Might Be Giants
At Large
2012, ,
Alternative Rock/Experimental
They Might Be Giants
Join Us
2011, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Join Us* *Four Advance Tracks
2011
They Might Be Giants
Other Thing Brass Band
2011, ,
Alternative Rock/Vocal
They Might Be Giants
Album Raises New And Troubling Questions
2011
They Might Be Giants
Here Comes Science
2009
They Might Be Giants
Here Come The 123s
2008
They Might Be Giants
The Else
2007, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
Here Come The ABCs
2005
They Might Be Giants
A User's Guide To They Might Be Giants
2005, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock/Art Rock/Novelty/Educational
They Might Be Giants
Venue Songs
2005, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
The Spine
2004, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
The Spine Surfs Alone
2004, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
Indestructible Object
2004, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
Almanac Live 2004
2004
They Might Be Giants
Gigantic (A Tale Of Two Johns)
2003, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Dial-A-Song: 20 Years Of They Might Be Giants
2002, 2x CD, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
No!
2002
They Might Be Giants
They Got Lost
2002, ,
Alternative Rock/Synth-pop
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants Vs. McSweeney's
2001, CD, McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, ,
Soundtrack
They Might Be Giants
Mink Car
2001, CD, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Holidayland
2001
They Might Be Giants
Working Undercover For The Man
2000, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
Long Tall Weekend
1999, ,
Alternative Rock/Country Rock/Folk Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
Best Of The Early Years
1999
They Might Be Giants
Live
1999
They Might Be Giants
Severe Tire Damage
1998, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Then: The Earlier Years
1997
They Might Be Giants
Factory Showroom
1996
They Might Be Giants
Live!! New York City 10/14/94
1995, CD, Album, Promo, Elektra, ,
Alternative Rock/Indie Rock
They Might Be Giants
Back To Skull
1994, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
John Henry
1994, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
Why Does The Sun Shine? (The Sun Is A Mass Of Incandescent Gas)
1993
They Might Be Giants
O Tannenbaum
1993, ,
Alternative Rock/Holiday
They Might Be Giants
Apollo 18
1992, ,
Alternative Rock/Indie Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
Miscellaneous T
1991
They Might Be Giants
Video Compilation
1991
They Might Be Giants
Flood
1990, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
They Might Be Giants
They'll Need A Crane
1989
They Might Be Giants
(She Was A) Hotel Detective
1988
They Might Be Giants
Lincoln
1988
They Might Be Giants
Don't Let's Start
1987, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
1986, ,
Alternative Rock
They Might Be Giants
Wiggle Diskette
1985, Flexi, 7", S/Sided, Single, Ltd, TMB Music (2)
The Mundanes
Make It The Same
1980
They Might Be Giants
They "Might Be" Giants
1999, CD, Promo, Smplr, TMBG Music, ,
Alternative Rock
Various
Hello 1994 Sampler
1994, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Hello Recording Club, ,
Experimental
They Might Be Giants
Flood
1990, Cassette, ,
Alternative Rock/Pop Rock

APPEARANCES +


They Might Be Giants
I Can't Remember The Dream
2021, 3xFile, AAC, Maxi, 256, Idlewild Recordings
The Charles Michael Narcissistic Delusion
Worst Fuckin' Place EP
2023, 6xFile, WAV, EP, Not On Label (Charles Michael Self-released)
The Charles Michael Narcissistic Delusion
C M
2023, 27xFile, WAV, Album, Not On Label (Charles Michael Self-released)
The Charles Michael Narcissistic Delusion
CM2
2023, 27xFile, WAV, Album, Not On Label (Charles Michael Self-released), ,
Alternative Rock
Charles Michael
Failure Won't Stop (Live At Primal Brewing Company, Abilene, Texas, USA, July 27, 2023)
2023, 23xFile, WAV, Album, Not On Label (Charles Michael Self-released), ,
Alternative Rock
Homework Party
Lincoln
2023, 18xFile, MP3, Album, 320, Not On Label
Various
Dad
2021, 5xCD, Comp, Union Square Music, Rhino Records (2),
The Burning Hell
Bird Queen Of Garbage Island
2021
Fatigue (7) & The Difference Engine
Maybe.
2020, 2xFile, MP3, Single, 320, Not On Label (Fatigue (7) Self-released)
They Might Be Shitposting
John Henry
2019, 46xFile, MP3, Album, Comp, 320, Not On Label
They Might Be Shitposting
Cave Fish?
2019, 5xFile, FLAC, MP3, WAV, EP, Comp, Not On Label, ,
Acoustic/Dance-pop/Avantgarde/Power Pop
Car Seat Headrest
Twin Fantasy (Mirror To Mirror)
2018
Car Seat Headrest
Twin Fantasy
2018, ,
Indie Rock
Charles Douglas
Statecraft
2017
Original Cast of SpongeBob SquarePants, The New Musical
SpongeBob SquarePants, the New Musical (Original Cast Recording)
2017, ,
Musical
They Might Be Giants
Live In Berlin
2015, DVD-V, NTSC, Idlewild Recordings
The Piano Kid
Coraline (Piano Selections)
2015, 5xFile, MP3, EP, 320, Not On Label (The Piano Kid Self-released)
Jacob Haller
Cabin Fever
2015, CD, EP, Ltd, 75 Or Less Records
The Avatars Of They
The Avatars Of They
2013, 7", EP, Ltd, Idlewild Recordings
Tiger Years
(x​÷​&​-​)
2013, 8xFile, WAV, Album, Not On Label (Tiger Years Self-Released)
Deep Sea Soliloquy
Dos Arco Iris
2013, File, MP3, Album, Bonovox Records
Various Artists*
Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Favorites
2013
Various
Fra Alle Os Til Alle Jer - Alle De Bedste Danske Disney Hits
2012, 3xCD, Comp, Walt Disney Records,
Norman Salant
The 40 - Saxophone Orchestra: Leap Of Faith
2012, CDr, MiniAlbum, Ltd, Not On Label (Norman Salant Self-released)
Relient K
K Is For Karaoke EP
2011, CD, EP, Mono Vs. Stereo,
Various
Sångstund Med Musse & Manny
2011, CD, Album, Promo, Disney
They Might Be Giants
Here Come The 123s
2010, DVD-V, Reg, Walt Disney Records, Idlewild Recordings, Hydra Records
Jacob Smigel
Hope This Passes The Secretary...
2009, CD, Comp, Not On Label (Jacob Smigel Self-released)
Wicked Lizard
Wicked Lizard
2009, 16xFile, MP3, Album, Not On Label
Various Artists*
Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse
2009, ,
Novelty/Special Effects/Musical/Soundtrack/Theme
Various
Playhouse Disney - Music Play Date
2009, CD, ,
Soundtrack
Jim Dooley*
Pushing Daisies (Original Television Soundtrack)
2008, CD, Album, Varèse Sarabande, ,
Soundtrack
Various
Life Is Music
2008, 5x CD, Box Set, ,
Alternative Rock/Europop/Britpop
Lee Rosevere
Backtime
2006, 22xFile, MP3, Comp, VBR, Happy Puppy Records
Various
Hello Radio: The Songs Of They Might Be Giants
2006, CD, Comp, Bar/None Records, MM3 Records, ,
Alternative Rock
Various
Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
2006, ,
Novelty/Parody/Vocal/Choral/Nursery Rhymes/Folk/Soundtrack/Theme/Sea Shanties
Various
I♥NY - 13 Песен Для Веселого Нового Года
2005, CD, Comp, Афиша, M2BA, Music World (9), ,
Folk Rock/Polka/Folk/Parody/Cajun/Alternative Rock
The Bobs
Rhapsody In Bob
2005, CD, Album, Not On Label (The Bobs Self-released)
Jens Friebe
In Hypnose
2005, ,
Synth-pop/Indie Rock
They Might Be Giants
TMBG Live In Towson, MD September 23rd, 2004 Recher Theater
2004, 29xFile, MP3, Album, 256, Not On Label (They Might Be Giants Self-released)
Jim Eldon
Home From Sea
2004, CD, Album, Stick Records (4), ,
Folk
David Byrne
Grown Backwards
2004, ,
Art Rock/Indie Rock
Various
Rykodisc The Anthology
2003, 2x CD, ,
Alternative Rock/Country Rock/Pop Rock/Prog Rock/Blues Rock/New Wave/Jazz-Rock/Classic Rock/Punk
Various
Wig In A Box – Songs From And Inspired By Hedwig And The Angry Inch
2003, CD, ,
Alternative Rock/Art Rock
They Might Be Giants
Direct From Brooklyn
2003, DVD, ,
New Wave/Alternative Rock/Pop Rock
Logan Whitehurst & The Junior Science Club
The Mini-Album Of Luv
2003
Suzanne Vega
Retrospective: The Best Of Suzanne Vega
2003, ,
Folk Rock/Pop Rock/Synth-pop/Indie Rock
Adam Marsland
232 Days On The Road
2002, CD, Album, Karma Frog
Julia Greenberg, Robin Goldwasser
People Are Wrong!: 10-Song Sampler
2002, CD, Promo, Smplr, Sidesaddle Recordings
Various
Tee Vee Toons Presents: TV Guide 50 All-Time Favorite TV Themes
2002
Various
Launch
2001, CD-ROM, LAUNCH Media
Various
This Is Next Year (A Brooklyn-Based Compilation)
2001, 2xCD, Comp, Arena Rock, ,
Indie Rock
Doug Riley
Finkleman's 45's
2001, CD, Comp, CBC Audio,
They Might Be Giants
TMBG Unlimited: August
2001, File, MP3, Comp, 128, They Might Be Records, eMusic
They Might Be Giants
TMBG Unlimited: November
2001, File, MP3, Comp, 128, They Might Be Records, eMusic
Various
Brain In A Box: The Science Fiction Collection
2000, 5xCD, Comp, RM + Box, Rhino Records (2), ,
Alternative Rock/Rock & Roll/Indie Rock/Blues Rock/Cool Jazz/Modern Classical/Novelty/Surf/Lounge/Big Band/Experimental/Rockabilly/Texas Blues/Neo-Romantic/Funk/Parody
Various
New Voices Vol. 33
2000, CD, Comp, Rolling Stone
Various
Fox Music Publishing Sampler 2000
2000, CD, Promo, Smplr, Fox Music,
Various
Music From Malcolm In The Middle
2000, ,
Alternative Rock/Soundtrack
The Gravel Pit
Silver Gorilla
1999, HDCD, Album, Q Division
Various
WLIR 92.7 Bootleg '98
1998, CD, Comp, Promo, Restaurant Records,
Various
The Power Of Love: 1990 - 1994
1998, 2xCD, Comp, Time Life Music, ,
Soft Rock
Various
MTV 120 Minutes Live
1998, CD, ,
Alternative Rock/Punk/Indie Rock/Britpop
Shaggy Hound / Cooper
Sans Les Mains Split Ep
1997, CD, EP, Lollipop Records (4)
The Honeymoon Killers
Sing Sing (1984-1994)
1997, 2xCD, Comp, Sympathy For The Record Industry, ,
Garage Rock
Various
Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Xmas
1996, CD, Comp, RM, Rhino Records (2), ,
New Wave/Synth-pop/Holiday
The B. Lee Band*
The B. Lee Band
1996
Various
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)
1995, CD, ,
Soundtrack
Various
A Testimonial Dinner - The Songs Of XTC
1995, CD, ,
Alternative Rock
Dr. Demento
25th Anniversary Collection (More Of The Greatest Novelty Records Of All Time)
1995, ,
Comedy/Parody
The Bobs
The Bobs Sing The Songs Of...
1994, CD, Smplr, Tradition & Moderne,
The Bobs
The Bobs Cover The Songs Of
1994,
Meat Puppets
Backwater
1994, ,
Alternative Rock
Frank Black
Live 6/24/93 10pm EST
1993, CD, Promo, Elektra, ,
Indie Rock
Frank Black
Frank Black
1993, CD, ,
Indie Rock/Alternative Rock
Various
The Best Of Mountain Stage Live: Volume Five
1993
Various
Carmen Sandiego: Out Of This World
1993
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
1992, CD, ,
Noise
Various
Never Mind The Mainstream...The Best Of 120 Minutes
1991
Various
Never Mind The Mainstream...The Best Of MTV's 120 Minutes Vol. 1
1991, ,
Alternative Rock/Indie Rock
Suzanne Vega
Days Of Open Hand
1990
Various
Indie Top 20 Volume VII
1989, 2x Vinyl, ,
Indie Rock
Annabouboula
Hamam
1988
Phil Henry (3) Featuring The Phil Henry Acoustic Trio
Aberdeen
CD, Album, Not On Label (Phil Henry Self-released)
Bram Bratá & OK2Botay, The Tri City Steel Band Association
Stick It To The Pan!
CD, Not On Label, ,
Classical/Latin Jazz/Pop Rock/Beat/Baroque/Indie Rock/Alternative Rock/Funk/Psychedelic
Various
Culture Shock
1999, CD, Comp, Promo, Island Def Jam Music Group
Various
Student.Compilation Volume 2
1999, CD, Comp, Enh, Not On Label
Various
Monitor This! Winter 1999
1999, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, The Music Monitor Network
Various
Rounder Records New Release Sampler - Vol. 1, Issue 10, October 1999
1999, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Rounder Records
Various
Edisongs (1% Inspiration From WFMU), A Tribute To Thomas Alva Edison
1991, LP, Comp, WFMU, ,
Indie Rock
Car Seat Headrest
Twin Fantasy
2024
Various
/v/ The Musical XI
2023, Album, P/Unofficial + 215xFile, FLAC + 2xFile, WAV, /v/,
Musical/Parody
Various
/v/ The Musical X
2022, Album, P/Unofficial + 226xFile, FLAC + 2xFile, WAV, /v/, ,
Musical/Parody
Various
/v/ The Musical VI
2018, Album, P/Unofficial + 9xFile, MP3, 128 + 2xFile, M, /v/, ,
Musical/Parody
Various
/v/ - The Musical V
2017, Album, P/Unofficial + 16xFile, MP3, 128 + 6xFile, , /v/, ,
Musical/Parody
Various
/v/ - The Musical IV
2016, Album, P/Unofficial + 40xFile, MP3, 128 + 5xFile, , /v/, ,
Musical/Parody/Alternative Rock/Acoustic/Dance-pop/House/Hard Rock/Synth-pop/Indie Rock
Various
/v/ - The Musical 3
2015, Album, P/Unofficial + 56xFile, MP3, 128 + 4xFile, , /v/, ,
Musical/Alternative Rock/Classic Rock/Indie Rock/Parody/Soundtrack
David Byrne
Grown Backwards
2004
Various
MTV 120 Minutes Live
1998, CD, ,
Alternative Rock/Punk/Indie Rock/Britpop