Electrified [Import]

Electrified [Import]

Track Listings

1. Shame

2. Stranger in Time

3. Break the Silence

4. Electrified

5. Over the Fire - D.C. Cooper, Pink Cream 69,

6. Losing My Faith

7. Higher Kind of Life

8. Burn Your Soul

9. Rocket Ride

10. Best for You

11. Gone Again - Sandy Campos, Hambi & The Dance, Pink Cream 69

12. Always Love You

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese edition of 1998 album by the veteran German metal group with 'Always Love You' added as a bonus track, for a total of 12 cuts. A Victor release.

Tracks:

A Dog Named Boomer/Scooby Doo, Where Are You?
The ABC Song
Go Speed Racer
Daddy A Go Go Theme Song
Brush Your Teeth
I Can Swing By Myself
The Name Song
The Thang From Planet Twang
Daddy's Diaper Blues
Ants in My Pants
Chop Til' You Drop
Adventures in Carpool
I Got My PF Flyers' Workin'
Dad's in The Sky
Glad To Be A Dad

Amazon.com

These Atlanta, Georgia, pops can rock! Stay-at-home-dad John Boydston and Walt Brewer (ex-Jody Grind) have cleverly blended their passions for parenting and rock & rolling with the supergroovy Daddy à Go-Go release, Cool Music for Cool Kids. Tackling subject matter ranging from the merits of brushing your teeth to the pleasures of fatherhood to carpooling and diaper changing, Daddy à Go-Go fills the gap for hip parents and kids with a hankering for something cooler and more substantive than Barney, edgier than Raffi. Daddy à Go-Go makes jubilant jangle-pop recalling the '80s heyday of Athens, Georgia, as well as '60s three-chord pop. "I Can Swing By Myself" and "Ants in My Pants" are infectious bass-heavy twang-rockers, and the carpool song kicks some serious Neil Young-style booty. Instrumentals such as "The Thang from Planet Twang," "Chop 'Till You Drop," and "Glad to Be a Dad" are surf and rockabilly inflected explorations in sound and the boogie that follows. From Boydston's delightful originals to the Dads' covers of themes from Scooby Doo and Speed Racer, Daddy à Go-Go does a family good. --Paige La Grone

Album Description

"Cool Songs for Cool Kids" is Daddy A Go Go's first CD and was named to Amazon.com's first ever Top 10 Best Kids Records of the Year List (1999) and continues to be a favorite among Daddy a Go Go fans. All Music Guide writes: "Cool Songs for Cool Kids is a great introduction to Daddy a Go-Go's cool sound. The title of Daddy a Go-Go's debut Cool Songs for Cool Kids tells most of the story behind the album, though it leaves out the key ingredient of its appeal: the cool dads that comprise Daddy a Go-Go. Walt Brewer and John Boydston mix elements of surf, rockabilly, bubblegum, and classic rock and playful themes into 15 fun songs for kids and parents. Rough, jangly covers of the theme songs to Scooby Doo and Speed Racer, surfy instrumentals like "The Thang From Planet Twang," and witty originals like "Dads in the Sky" and "Daddy's Diaper Blues" reflect the different sides of Daddy a Go-Go's fun, unique style." Its a kids record that doesn't talk down to kids (or to parents) and begins the Daddy a Go Go tradition of never insulting anyone's intelligence, while keeping it fun. Daddy a Go Go has 5 CD's, so check out Daddy A Go Go's other 4 CD's here at Amazon.com, starting with the 2006 release "Eat Every Bean and Pea On Your Plate," one of Amazon.com's Top 10 Best Kids CD"s of the Year Choices. Also Parents Choice Award Winner "Monkey In The Middle," which was also named to Amazon.com's Top 10 Best Kids Records of the Year in 2000. "Big Rock Rooster" expands Daddy a Go Go's notion of rock and roll for the family with rom covers of Allan Sherman's "Hello Muddah,Hello Faddah" and a punchy version of "Come On Get Happy", to fun clever originals like "I Wanna Be An Action Figure" and "I Think I Might Be a Dog." And in 2004 Daddy A Go Go won a 2nd Parents Choice Award with "Mojo A Go Go - Real Rock For Kids" CD, which was again named to Amazon.com's Top 10 Best Kids CD's The Year List. Check out these other CD's as well, and look for Daddy A Go Go's 5th CD release in spring 2006. Check them all out.

Customer Reviews:

Did not like this at all..........2007-02-06

I was very disappointed in this album. I bought it after reading the reviews, many of which stated that this album was one they enjoyed listening to as much as their kids. In my opinion, it sounds very canned and synthy. But it just might be my taste. I'm a huge fan of Elizabeth Mitchell, whose instrumentation is very minimal and whose songs really stand on the vocals and the lyrics. Daddy a Go-Go's songs are too chaotic for me!

fun songs.......2005-08-24

This is a fun dance CD. We haven't tried it in the car yet, but we have a great time singing the ABC's and my favorite, Speed Racer.

Parent-Friendly Kids' Music.......2000-12-30

This is one of only a few of our kids' cds that my husband & I don't mind hearing over & over. The kids are three & five, and, of course, want to hear the same cd again and again - this one is actually tolerable even if you've already heard it five times that day....it's also good for getting the kids moving - it's very danceable.

We love this CD!.......2000-09-10

This is a great CD. My 3-year-old daughter can't help but dance when she hears it. The first time I played it, she sang the alphabet to the "Alphabet Song". It's great to find such a fabulous collection of kids' music all on one CD. We played the CD 3 times the first day we had it. Buy this one!

Fun Music for All Ages!.......2000-03-14

We bought this album because we wanted music that the whole family could enjoy, an does it deliver! Often with children's music the songs can get pretty boring after awhile. This CD is full of fun dance tunes and even throws in a little lesson on personal hygiene with "brush your teeth!". Our three year old has been listening and dancing to it since he was 21 months old. We know our 3 month old will love it too. We can't wait for more from these Go-Go Daddies!

Average customer rating:

Best Blues CD of 2005.

Club Caravan
Big George Brock & the Houserockers
Manufacturer: Cat Head Presents
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA2SLC
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Houserocker Boogie 1:48 (Brock)
Call Me A Lover 4:11 (Brock)
Little Baby 2:59 (Dixon)
M For Mississippi 3:06 (Brock)
Honest I Do 1:47 (Reed/Abner Jr.)
All Night Long 3:11 (Brock)
Nine Below Zero 2:54 (Williamson)
Hard Times 3:26 (Brock)
Club Caravan 5:40 (Coatie/Brock)
Louisiana Blues 3:42 (Morganfield)
Too Young 3:55 (Brock)
Down South 3:04 (Brock)

Customer Reviews:

Best Blues CD of 2005........2006-05-17

If there was a better blues CD in 2005, I certainly didn't hear it . . . and I heard a lot of them. This is what blues records USED to sound like. A rock-solid band performing deep, gritty, real-deal blues. It's the kind of CD that would fit comfortably next to top-shelf releases by Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James and Jimmy Reed. Essential listening.

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YES!
What an amazing listening experience!
What an amazing listening experience!
Wow!
A little bit celtic, and a little bit rock and roll

Ether-Electrified Porch Music
Carbon Leaf
Manufacturer: Constant Ivy Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00003YSMC
Release Date: 1999-11-01

Tracks:

Ordinary Eyes
Home
Nowadays
...For Your Violin
Blue Ridge Laughing
Jan. 9 / 63 Degrees
American Tale
To My Soul
Kinakeet Island
Traffic
Clannanhide
Aurora

Album Description

Electric-Acoustic Mandolin Rock. Rock music with Celtic, Country, Blugrass and Jazz influences.

Customer Reviews:

YES!.......2003-03-07

This album is most excellent. The harmonies, the lyrics, and the insturmentals all blend together spectacuarly. If you don't have this album - buy it now. Go go!

What an amazing listening experience!.......2001-02-16

I went to school at Lehigh University. My fraternity used to have these guys up to play parties. They are some of the most amazingly talented artists I've ever seen play. There covers wail and their original music is incredible. I highly recommend both of their CDs. If you have a chance to see Carbon Leaf live, it's definitely worth the trip. I'm waiting for the day when these guys hit it big.

What an amazing listening experience!.......2001-02-16

Wow!.......2000-09-03

Carbon Leaf, great album! Wouldn't expect anything less from Randolph-Macon alumns! Recomended for anyone who likes music!

A little bit celtic, and a little bit rock and roll.......2000-02-27

Carbon Leaf's best offering to date, Ether is a great addition to the collection of anyone who likes the Pogues, Son Volt, Waterboys, Wilco, etc. Rootsy in an Appalachian way, but from a band that still has all of its teeth, Ether features music with twang and a certain smack. Favorite tracks are Home and Ordinary Eyes.

Average customer rating:

Unbelievable melodic metal...
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing Album
Phenomenal CD by an outstanding band!!!
Possibly the best rock band to come out of the 90's

Electrified
Pink Cream 69
Manufacturer: Steamhammer UK [SPV]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Pink Cream 69
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ASIN: B00000I82X
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

Shame
Stranger In Time
Break The Silence
Electrified
Over The Fire
Losing My Faith
Higher Kind Of Love
Burn Your Soul
Rocket Ride
Best For You
Gone Again

Customer Reviews:

Unbelievable melodic metal..........2007-04-20

Electrified was my introduction to Pink Cream 69 and by the time I heard the first chourus of Shame, I was hooked. Generally, I don't like to compare bands, but the comparisons to Dokken are valid. PC69 writes great songs, are very good players and David Readman delivers standout vocals. There really isn't a bad song on the album and there is truly some of the best melodic metal you will hear.

Song Highlights include: Shame, Break The Silence, Electrified, Burn Your Soul, Rocket Ride and Gone Again. They range from stomping rock to beautiful ballads.

Any fan of 80's/Melodic metal should love this, or any other PC69 album. I've purchased 4 more since getting Electrified and WILL get more.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-04-11

first album i've heard from these guys. i had given up on real music after nirvana ruined it but these guys give me hope. it's metal but with a twist you can't explain. great melodies and great singing. i'm a 80's metal guy (priest, maiden,dio etc...) and this has a fresh sound while still rocking. could do without the 2 slow tunes but the rest of the songs make up for it. discover these guys!!!!!!!!

Amazing Album.......2006-07-26

This is not an easy review for me to write. For one reason, whatever I write will fail to accurately describe how flat-out awesome this album is. For another reason, it is difficult to pinpoint exactly what the ludicrously-named Pink Cream 69's sound is all about. Some other reviewers have compared them to Firehouse, Slaughter, and the Scorpions. While I can see their point to one extent - if you like those bands, you'll no doubt enjoy PC69 - it doesn't adequately describe just what you're going to hear when you spin Electrified.

In a nutshell, Pink Cream 69 plays melodic hard rock that borders on heavy metal. Sounds simple, doesn't it? The thing is; PC69 is so much better than nearly every other melodic rock band. This isn't an album full of Journey wanna-be ballads. This is a kick in the teeth hard rock album. Dennis Ward is probably the best songwriter in the genre today, and his work here is untouchable. Each song blazes with incredible energy, which is totally appropriate given the album's title. Vocalist David Readman is phenomenal here as well. I'd rate him a close second to DC Cooper with regards to this kind of music (and you can see from my other reviews that I idolize DC Cooper), and his voice on this album is like bottled lightning (also appropriate).

Standout tracks on Electrified are, well, all of them. There isn't a weak moment on the entire disc, unless you count the somewhat goofy hidden track. But that one is supposed to be goofy, so...

I still feel like I'm selling this amazing album short, so I'm going to end this with a recommendation. If you like hard rock music, buy this album. Seriously. Hard rock fans should love this. Metal fans should too. AOR purists may need oxygen after hearing it, but they'll probably love it as well. It's just that good.

Phenomenal CD by an outstanding band!!! .......2005-09-25

I found this CD at a dollar store and had never heard of these guys before. The first couple times I listened to it in my car, I thought, "Yeah, this is pretty cool...". Then I played it for my wife. We have both been obsessed with this CD ever since!
We listen to it so much, that our 8 month old daughter can sing the word "electrified" and the phrase "All I want is the best...". I have just recently ordered 4 of this band's releases after this one. That's how impressed I am with this band! I will say that this is one of my favorite CDs of all time (and I am very critical when it comes to music)! If you like this, also check out "Loudness-Thunder in the East","Giuffria", or "Blue Murder-Nothin' but trouble". All of these CDs deserve FIVE STAR ratings as far as I'm concerned...enjoy!!!

Possibly the best rock band to come out of the 90's.......2001-03-24

You like hard-hitting rock? Check. How about super-clear vocals coming from someone who can actually sing? Check. Melodies and hooks? Check. From the pounding drums to the intricate guitar work, Pink Cream 69 is a rock & roll dream. It's loud, it's proud, and best of all it's FUN! None of that dreary 90's sound here. Lots of folks are saying PC 69 is just like an "80's band," and while that's true (they started then, anyway!), please realize that they're like the GOOD 80's rock bands. (Good being subjective, of course.) Think early Stryper, minus the message. Or Dokken, Scorpions, or the Eric Carr-era Kiss. If you like those bands, you'll not be disappointed with this one. And the best of all? Their new release, "Sonic Dynamite," just came out, and it blisters too. So buy 'em, please...let's keep this band in business!

Average customer rating:

GGGGreat cd to listen while you're drunk!
Finally, some current music with life and substance and a sense of fun.
Diction is Off the Wall
How to fall in love with Tammy Ealom and Dressy Bessy
Killer hooks!

Electrified
Dressy Bessy
Manufacturer: Transdreamer
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Dressy Bessy (Bonus DVD)
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ASIN: B0009K9PJ8
Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

Second Place
Side 2
Electrified
Small
She Likes It
Stop Foolin'
Hello Hello
Ringalingaling
It Happens All The Time
Tay Tay Tay Again
Call It Even
Who'd Stop The Rain

Amazon.com

There won't be many dentists recommending this album. Dressy Bessy specialize in the sweet sticky stuff that has absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. The Denver quartet aren't folks to stew about their problems. Instead, they bask on the sunny side of the street and write 60s-influenced pop songs--with more than a whiff of 70s new wave. Sitting in their loud, colorful clothes and plugging in their vintage amps, they do just as their title track suggests. Tammy Ealom's much noted chirpy Go-Go girl vocals benefit greatly from the extra heft that boyfriend John Hill (of the retro-pop Apples in Stereo) brings with his extra-saturated guitar. The extra (over)drive adds ferocity to the kitschy-cool of the super-catchy "Second Place" and "She Likes It" among others. They even slow it down if the occasion calls for it ("Small"), striking comfy poses on a Parisian rainy day ("Who'd Stop the Rain"). Yet, the sunshine always seems to peek out from behind the clouds. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

GGGGreat cd to listen while you're drunk!.......2006-11-18

I always put this in when im drinking by myself. It makes me dance all around my apartment until I get sick and vomit. Highly recommended! See them live to, since they tour all the time. These guys must be poor. Buy a new copy of this so they make money :)

Finally, some current music with life and substance and a sense of fun........2006-04-19

In what often seems to be a very long season of slumber on the current music scene inhabited by uninspired drivel Dressy Bessy comes along with a high energy, sassy, vivacious offering that can only bring a very welcome smile to ones countenance.

This is a gem of am album. Although the base sound of the band is evident throughout, this is a highly original and creative smorgasbord of an album with everything from romantic melody (She Likes It) to talking blues (Electrified).

In an age where the desultory moaning of Coldplay passes for high art this is a very refreshing change of pace. Dressy Bessy is a band alive with creativity, infused with attitude and ready to rock.

Classy, intelligent and fun, this is a great album.

Highly recommended.

Diction is Off the Wall.......2006-01-19

From the first second of this album, Tammy Ealom's "Hey!" that introduces Side 2, you're hooked, and will not let go until the hidden fade in reprise of Who'd Stop the Rain. Dressy Bessy began as part of the Elephant Six collective, and still retain a bit of that group's sound, in that some of these melodies could have come from girl groups of the Sixties. It's Leslie Gore grungified, without losing any of the sweetness. Yes, the songs aren't revelatory, the lyrics are your basic love songs. It's the enthusiasm with which they are presented that has you playing the disc six times in a row. I purchased this just in time for summer, and it was a perfect fit for the short sleeved, windows rolled down popsicle consuming days. What's better is how it thaws the frost off the ground in winter. Sadly, it doesn't heat up the car all by itself. But that may be another album away.

How to fall in love with Tammy Ealom and Dressy Bessy.......2005-07-15

Here is how you learn to love Dressy Bessy: put a copy of ELECTRIFIED into your CD player and hit "Play." It really is that simple.

Dressy Bessy is excellent in many regards but outstanding in one: Tammy Ealom's effortless, almost conversational vocals. She "sings" in an almost minimal sense, instead emphasizing attitude and expression above anything even remotely related to vocal pyrotechnics. She has limited range, not a lot of power, and tends to fade when singing high notes. It doesn't matter. Probably ten thousand women could sing the songs Tammy wrote in formally superior fashion, but they would all pale beside her uncontrived way of tossing off the lines. She is a magician with lyrics and just to hear the way she utters a single word in the heart of a song-even words as simple as "Yeah" or "Oh" or "Hello"-can generate complete delight. There are other good things on this disc, but the reason to get it is Tammy Ealom. She constantly reminds me of other performers, like Deborah Harry or Julie Brown (the singer/director, not the VJ) or even Poly Styrene, but she manages to stand out as a unique performer in her own right.

Though the main reason to get the disc is to listen to Tammy Ealom, other things stand out about the disc. The songs, all credited to Ealom, are all at the very least pleasant, though to be honest, if she wasn't singing them, I probably wouldn't get excited about them. Guitarist John Hill lays down some great Ramones-like primitive guitar backgrounds and the rest of the band helps generate a lot of energy. I love the way this band makes me feel after listening to them. They are extremely upbeat, cheerful, almost joyous. They are here to have a good time and they don't really care if you would rather brood.

This album isn't going to generate a lot of attention, and that is a shame. This is a fun, fun album that people should be familiar with.

Killer hooks!.......2005-06-25

Tammy can sure write some killer hooks. She's also really cool. One time I met her after a show and she let me hang out with the band backstage. Awesome! Anyway, I really like this record. It's even better than their last one, and that one blew me away. Definitey a must have.

Average customer rating:

Amazing Album

Electrified
Pink Cream 69
Manufacturer: Steamhammer Europe
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AC5M88
Release Date: 2005-08-29

Tracks:

Shame
Stranger in Time
Break the Silence
Electrified
Over the Fire
Losing My Faith
Higher Kind of Love
Burn Your Soul
Rocket Ride
Best for You
Gone Again

Album Details

The Essential Substance of a Rock Band Begins to Materialise Only Over a Number of Years. The Frequently Quoted `test of Time' Indicates Whether a Group is Capable of Regularly Producing Great Albums Over an Extended Period of Time and Surviving also the Difficult Phases. Pink Cream 69 from Karlsruhe have Supplied Plenty of Evidence to this Effect, Presenting a Striking Contrast to Today's Media Landscape with Its Tons of Talent-free One-hit Wonders. Generally the Product of Castings Held by Resourceful Business People, These Acts Are Groomed for Chart Compatibility, Supported by Million-dollar Pr Campaigns, Only to Drop Out of Sight Again Soon Afterwards. Their Own Strengths Are Identity Instead of Image, Skill Instead of Commercial Considerations, Hand-made Rock Music Instead of Rehearsed Dance Routines. In Other Words, Pure Pc 69 and Real Music Instead of Fakes!

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Album.......2006-07-26

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Argonautika

Manufacturer: Rer
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ASIN: B0006NCWXY
Release Date: 2005-02-22

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Hylas
Sirenen
Toccata
Kirke?
Tombeau
Mopsos' Ende
Schlafend Erreicht Odysseus Ithaka

Average customer rating:

Not for young kids unaccustomed to rock n roll
Way cool music for way cool kids, AND their 'rents!
Great alternative to traditional kids songs!
Hip, musical fun for kids and grown-ups
If you have kids .. you should have this

Monkey In The Middle
Daddy a Go-Go
Manufacturer: Boyd's Tone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004NS07
Release Date: 2000-04-01

Tracks:

Monkey in the Middle
Birthday Song
It's Hard To Be a Kid
Coulda Shoulda Woulda
You're Not the Bossa Nova Me
Mommy's Lips
Girls Are Always Chasing Me, The
Thank the Farmer
Got Milk (If You Want It) - Instrumental
Zebra in the Kitchen
Best Friend - Theme from "The Courtship of Eddie's Father"
Knock Knock
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Song for a Rainy Day - Instrumental
You're Not the Bossa Nova Me - Instrumental Mix

Amazon.com

Dads raised on the Beatles, the Stones, and old rockabilly and surf licks don't fade away or burn out, they just plug in and rock their kids. On Monkey in the Middle, daddy-o supreme John Boydston, his good buddies, and occasionally his children conspire to dish out melodically memorable pop-rock tunes that are as smart as they are kid- and adult-friendly. While Boydston can't decide whether he wants to be Buddy Holly, Brian Wilson from his "Surfer Girl" period, or Mick Jagger, in the end it doesn't matter since Boydston writes, plays, and emotes with enough panache and rock-history knowledge to bring a smile to even the most jaded rock fan. Dig the musical allusions and jangly guitars sprinkled throughout the 15-song disc, whether it's the "Jumpin' Jack Flash"-like backups that pepper "Thank the Farmer" or the hip instrumental, "Got Milk (If You Want It)." With covers of the "Theme from The Courtship of Eddie's Father" or a tasty remake of the Vaselines' "Molly's Lips" (called "Mommy's Lips"), Daddy A Go Go proves that good taste, creative ingenuity, and good times are a rock legacy every kid deserves to get from a rock-savvy father. Go Dad go. --Martin Keller

Album Description

MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE was name to Amazon.com's Top 10 Best Kids CD's of 2000, and won a 2000 Parents Choice Award.

It's a logical and worthy follow-up to Daddy A Go Go's Debut CD "Cool Songs For Cool Kids" (also on Amazon.com's Top 10 Best List the year before) being for slightly older kids (in the 4-7 range) because that's how old Daddy A Go Go founder John Boydston and drummer Walt Brewer's kids were when they were putting this CD together. Instead of songs about the ABC's, brushing teeth, and Scooby Doo, "MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE" has slightly older subject matter, like in 2nd grade when "The Girls Are Always Chasing Me," and kids start getting into the fad of the week "The Fever," and learning about their world "Thank The Farmer." And there are a couple of cool covers like Harry Nilsson's "Best Friend" from the 'Courtship of Eddies's Father' TV Show. Daddy A Go Go does not pick cover songs lightly.

All Music Guide writes: "The rockin' dad duo Daddy a Go-Go returns with Monkey in the Middle, another collection of playful, rowdy originals for cool kids and parents. From the honky-tonk-tinged title track to jangly songs like "Coulda Shoulda Woulda" and "You're Not the Bossa Nova Me" — which sounds startlingly like a G-rated Reverend Horton Heat song — Daddy a Go-Go manages to mix hip rock references and kid-friendly lyrics into a winning combination. "Birthday Song" borrows a chorus or two from the Beatles' "Birthday"; "Mommy's Lips" is a reworking of the Vaselines' classic "Molly's Lips." As much rollicking fun as it is, Monkey in the Middle's greatest strength is its refusal to condescend to either children or parents. A fine way for parents to turn their children into budding music fans, this album is completely charming for listeners of all ages."

Customer Reviews:

Not for young kids unaccustomed to rock n roll.......2003-06-30

This is a fun CD, no doubt about it. However, be warned that if your young children are not quite ready to rock out, this may not appeal to them. My kids, 5 and 2, are used to the clean and clear pop sounds of the Wiggles. They also love the clear acoustic sounds of Ralph's World. Daddy a Go Go is not like those. This is loose, party rock n roll music reminiscent of an early 60's American garage band -- A sort of "Animal House for kids" soundtrack. I kept expecting to hear "Louie Louie" on this disc. Like that song, the vocals are buried in the mix, so my kids had a hard time hearing the words.

Don't get me wrong, this is a well-made and fun collection of songs. I think I'll just put it away for a year or two until my kids are ready to rock.

Way cool music for way cool kids, AND their 'rents!.......2003-03-22

My Grandkid loves Daddy-A-Go-Go. So do I! Eeek!, July 7, 2000
Reviewer: Chris Curle from Marco Island, Florida
I gave my grandkids Cool Songs for Cool Kids and Monkey In The Middle and
had to get two more for me for my car. John Boydston sneaks in all the fun
stuff from the music I grew up with and delivers it to yet another
generation with good ol' rock n' roll rhythym and style. Love it!s

Great alternative to traditional kids songs!.......2000-07-12

I am a teacher for the Southern Illinios University Head Start program and bought this CD and the Cool Songs for Cool Kids CD during a summer hunt for new music to use in the classroom. I personally loved the rythym and fun lyrics in the songs. My family previewed the CD's at home (I have a six year old daughter)and we danced the night away. There is a song for every child to relate to. I will definitely use it in my classroom. Great job Daddy-A-GoGo!

Hip, musical fun for kids and grown-ups.......2000-07-11

Few kids or parents will be able to sit still while listening to the toe-tapping energy that drives this lively collection of rock songs for today's kids. The lyrics are relevant to the lives of modern children, including a song about the Pokemon craze ("The Fever"), while much of the humor (and there's a lot of it) is timeless. I especially like the funny "Knock Knock" which features kids' voices and a bluesy harmonica in the background. This is more than just silly kids' stuff, though. The instrumental "Got Milk" is a quiet, beautiful piece and "Thank the Farmer" is a thoughtful homage to those who grow our food. The inclusion of "Best Friend" (from the TV show "Courtship of Eddie's Father") is a sweet inspiration. This is a wonderful musical treat for the whole family.

If you have kids .. you should have this.......2000-07-07

My daughter loves this record (whoops... that dates me!) or rather CD .. she loves having her "own music" and I love knowing that it is fun, good spirited and upbeat. Nasty tempers in the car and at home are smoothed over by a promise of letting her listen to "her cd" ... And I like the music, which makes it easier to listen to over and over again ... it's not sappy or stupid and it doesn't talk down to children like some kids music does.