2009 Kidz Music Reviews

April Music Reviews
albums from We Kids Rock! & Susan Salidor

There’s A Train & Songs in the Key of Chai 

Tremendous kid-centered sensibility in this pleasing mixture of originals and re-voiced classics. Can’t say enough about Currier’s smoky vocals, the rocking arrangements and the seamless mix and pacing of this outstanding collection – so I won’t – but pick this thing up and you won’t put it down. But wait, there’s more! Currier has singlehandedly resuscitated 'Wheels on the Bus' from the bone heap of banality, thank you!

There’s A Train, Bill Currier, We Kids Rock, LLC, 2009; CD $9.99; www.wekidsrock.com.

Salidior’s lovely voice highlights this collection of traditional Jewish Songs in the Key of Chai remembered from her youth and a fewish, newish some not Jewish originals that weave seamlessly into this beautiful musical tapestry. Certainly a work of love.

Songs in the Key of Chai, Susan Salidor, Peachhead Productions, 2009; CD $10.00; www.susansalidor.com. Buy or Download Songs in the Key of Chai at Kidzmusic.com.    

   

Also check out:

The Baby Grands, The Baby Grands, Backspace Records, 2008. CD $10.99; website www.thebabygrands.com. “This debut album roars out of the gates and hits one out of the park! Singable songs, catchy melodies, terrific harmonies – need I say more? Ok, play it loud!” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com 

Music Box, Mary Kaye, Mary Kaye Music, 2009, CD $15.00; website www.marykayemusic.com. “More stimulating wordplay from Mary Kaye. Lots of fun for sing-a-long and dance-a-long toddler mosh pits. Catch me!” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com

Family Photograph, Dreyer Family Band, Dreyer Family Band Music, 2009; CD 14.99; website www.dreyerfamilyband.com. “If it’s true that a family that plays together stays together then these guys are good for the millennium. A fascinating mix of styles, musical colors and voices! ” John Wood, Kidzmusic.com

No Ordinary Day, Suzi Shelton, Suzi Music, LLC, 2008; CD $15.00; website www.suzishelton.com. “A smart and catchy folk-rock album with Shelton’s sweet, angelic vocals dancing and spinning on top of nicely produced tracks like the icing on a special cake.”  John Wood, Kidzmusic.com