Rock stars are parents too! Times are a changing and it is 2008 and we find multi-platinum recording artist Barenaked Ladies releasing Snacktime, a collection of 24 original children's songs through their imprint label Desperation Records. 'Our collective kids now outnumber the band more than 2 to 1,' explains vocalist/guitarist Ed Robertson. 'We set out to make a record that would be entertaining for them - not strictly a children's record, but a record that children would really enjoy. Our kids are into all kinds of music. Making the focus about what our kids like was a truly liberating process and fun for the whole band.'
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Oh those Canadians!May 18, 2008
By Amanda Richards "Raisins come from grapes
People come from apes
I come from Canada"
(lyrics from "Raisins")
This Canadian alt-rock band scores big with my family with this album of 24 original and hilarious songs for kids. For a taste of the album make sure you watch the video on the Amazon product page for the first track "7,8,9", based on the old pun about a very hungry number seven.
Whether they're singing about ninjas or pollywogs, allergies or the alphabet, BNL never fail to bring a smile to your face with the clever lyrics and catchy tunes.
The ones we really like are "The Ninjas"; "Pollywog in a Bog"; "Raisins"; "The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy ii - Popcorn"; "Allergies"; and "I Don't Like". The one that made me smile is "Crazy ABC's", and I'll list a few letters so you can see why.
A is for Aisle
B is for Bdellium
C is for Czar
D is for Djinn
And further down ....
H is for Hour
J is for Jalapeno
M is for Mnemonic
T is for Tsunami
The one small problem is that there are a few too many slower tracks that are pretty good as folk ballads, but not so good at holding the attention of younger kids. Some of these are "Louis Loon", "The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy i - Snacktime"; "The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy iii - Vegetables"; "My Big Sister" and "Bad Day". The melodies are nice, but will be more to the liking of slightly older folk. (Think Gordon Lightfoot)
One fun bit of trivia is that at the end of "The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy i - Snacktime" various people tell you their favorite snacks, and these people include Gordon Lightfoot, Geddy Lee, Lyle Lovett, Sarah MacLachlan, Jason Priestley, Janeane Garofalo and Weird Al Yankovic.
Light-hearted, punny, clever and very, very entertaining - this is an album the whole family can enjoy and sing along to between giggles.
Amanda Richards, May 17, 2008
23 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Super fun and silly.May 06, 2008
By M. Hertzler As you might know, for Barenaked Ladies, this is certainly a compliment. I am pleased as pie with this new kids record. I have been (not so) patiently waiting this release for over a year now. You won't be disappointed.
I do wish it had a video companion, a la TMBG's ABC and 123s. But we can't win them all!
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Favorite snack: peanut butter pretzelsJun 10, 2008
By Bob Roberts
"PollyWog"
This is the first time I've been inspired to write a review on Amazon. I get to listen to a lot of kids music with my 4 year old and this is by far my favorite. To my amazement its also hers (okay I know she'll change her mind in a few weeks). No offense to The Wiggles but if I hear Big Red Car again I'm going to lose it. I can't imagine ever saying that about any of the songs on this album. Some of the slower ones aren't quite as fun but all the others more than make up for them. Also some of the slower ones are awesome. This album has allowed me to introduce my daughter to the rest of the BNL catalog and I'm hoping this will lead to other "adult" bands. All this fun music and I also finally get to find out the favorite snack of the lead singer of my other favorite Canadian band.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Snack TimeJun 19, 2008
By Ocean Calm
"mooses"
Many good songs for my 4 yr. old & hopefully more as he grows. Catchy & spirited tunes.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
A great choiceMay 19, 2008
By Julie P. Meidlinger
"Julie M"
My children are ages 3 and 9 and both of them love this CD for different reasons. My 3 year old likes to bounce along; my 9 year old likes the funny lyrics in 789 and the alphabet song. I predict this CD will remain in our car CD player for a looooong time.
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