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S-E-X-X-Y: The Factory Showroom Era Begins

The song that turned my car stereo into a coming-of-age soundtrack.

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Chase Roper
Nov 09, 2025
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A new They Might Be Giants album era means a new era of me, too. Subscribe to follow along as I write through Factory Showroom. The band found its groove, and I found whatever phase my life was in when I first found this album.

Album cover for Factory Showroom by They Might Be Giants. The image shows the band’s name in large, gold, 3D block letters hanging from chains like a store sign. Below it, a bright red arrow sign reads “Factory Showroom” in blue text, pointing to the right. The background features a blurred city street and glass reflections, evoking a storefront display.
The cover of They Might Be Giants’ 1996 album Factory Showroom, designed like a retro shop window sign.

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