They Might Be Giants - Podcast Highlights

A quick note to Weezer: They Might Be Giants was rocking it out an awesomely nerdy way when you guys were still popping your zits and playing Dungeons and Dragons -- and they're still better at it than you are. After two decades, TMBG still reigns supreme as the kings of the Geek Rock universe. Their songs are just as sharp and creative. Their style is just as fearless. And their followers are just as plentiful. One needs only to listen to a smattering of a recently released collection of their podcasted work to appreciate the continued relevance of America's revolutionary nerd troop. TMBG's podcast series has been highlighted by a combination of live tracks, experimental new releases and spruced up versions of the band's classic tracks. And all of is available for the blockbuster price of…NOTHING. Hardcore fans will appreciate everything the band has offered via the podcast, but a few of the particularly kick-ass moments have included their experiments in techno, like "P.S.O.K." Some of the live moments are also a lot of fun, like their guitar-driven performance of "Damn Good Times." And even though it's got noting to offer musically, TMBG junkies should get a good laugh out their Discovery Channel-inspired "Turtle Songs of North America." So bizarre…but so good! Are there really any other bands out there that can seriously rap about the Fibonacci Sequence or the muscular control of tortoises and still keep their street cred? [www.tmbg.com]