They Might Be Giants - John Henry Demos (Orange Vinyl, Bonus 7inch)

Long a popular bootleg among folks who enjoy that kind of thing, these demo sessions for They's fifth album, John Henry, mark a fascinating moment in the evolution of that project and their evolution as a band. Recorded in Williamsburg in what was then the newly opened Excello Studio, the new lineup of They Might Be Giants pulled together an entire album's worth of material over a few days with stellar performances from a wide variety of local musical luminaries.

SIDE A: Subliminal Snail Shell Sleeping in the Flowers Unrelated Thing AKA Driver I Should Be Allowed to Think Extra Savoir-Faire SIDE B: Why Must I Be Sad? Spy O, Do Not Forsake Me No One Knows My Plan Dirt Bike Destination Moon A Self Called Nowhere Meet James Ensor Thermostat Window 7" Vinyl Single SIDE A: Out of Jail SIDE B: The End of the Tour