Green Gorilla, Monster & Me
(Audio CD) by Ralph's World
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Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date:
February 14, 2006
Studio:
Walt Disney Records
Number Of Discs:
1
Average Customer Rating:
based on 21 reviews
Description:
We should be sick of Ralph Covert--the lone inhabitant of Ralph's World--by now. In only five years, he's put out six discs' worth of mostly the same hoot-worthy, hand-clappy, good-time, anytime, play-it-loud stuff. But here's the thing: Ralph never gets it wrong. As kids' musicians go, he's as close to the Beatles as they get, both in terms of sound and sheer brilliance. Which makes it almost tedious to report that Green Gorilla, Monster & Me is, within its genre, a minor masterpiece. "Monster," a monster of a party song about an adopted mutt who's both "the softest snuggler on the couch" and "the wettest kisser on the mouth," manages to sketch out Ralph's mojo in the span of three minutes; "I Don't Wanna" reinforces it by way of a whip-smart lesson in Punk 101; and "Old Red Number 7" brings it home with a classic, thoughtfully sung slice of nostalgia. As redundant as it is to spread the word that Ralph rules, then, he leaves us little choice--parents of preschoolers from Shreveport to Saskatchewan will never be so eager to welcome a green gorilla into their play basements. --Tammy La Gorce
Track Listing:
1.
Dance Around
2.
Hideaway
3.
Red Banana
4.
Gitarzan
5.
Me & My Invisible Friend
6.
Old Red #7
7.
River Flow
8.
Liesl Echo
9.
Monster
10.
Tim the Boy
11.
I Don’t Wanna
12.
Tower of Blocks
13.
Yum! Yuk!
14.
Swingset
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Very fun!Nov 08, 2007 My kids (ages 2 1/2 and 12 months) and I really enjoy this CD. We've had it for a month now and listen to it every day. It's fun to dance to and sing along with.
great music!Sep 30, 2007 This is a really fine CD, fun songs but not kiddie music, my husband and son both love it.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Ralph does it againAug 31, 2007 We recently picked up this CD to complete our Ralph's World collection and to get ready for a concert of his, and we are completly thrilled! In only listening to it 20+ times in the past month (parents you know this is true!), I still enjoy hearing it and my kids love it.
Pure excellenceJul 01, 2007 (Warning, this review is a template for all my Ralph's World reviews, but strewn throughout are specific comments pertaing to this specific album)
Ralph's World is music performed by an adult, but in the voice of a child. Of course, this is the goal for all children's artists, but sadly, much of what is on the market is simplistic and condescending. Ralph's World is childlike through and through. His music looks at the world from a child's perspective, and delivers in songs both children and adults find so appealing. This is one of those rare artists who would be enjoyed by most generations if he were to, say, perform in a park or community theater. Kids, adults, even grandparents would get lost in the feel good music world of wonder, excitement, imagination, and goofiness children live in (and need). We played this album, along with happy Lemons and Kid Astro at a b-day party, and the adults had no problems listening to the discs all day.
I initially tried to compose a list of songs my two sons enjoyed the most, but it turns out they like just about every one. But unlike clothes, books and toys they will outgrow, and do not interest adults, this album is simply good music even for adults. More than once I found myself listening to this music (and hitting replay after songs like Old #7, and River Flow) after the kids have long left the car or room.
But don't get me wrong: this album is deservedly 100% for children. Our children deserve good songs, positive and realistic themes, and good musicianship. They get it all here, and we get to enjoy some of the benefits as well. I'm sure my boys will "outgrow" this album some time, but I know this CD will remain in my collection. And I know I can make a greatest hits compilation strictly for myself using songs from this and other albums, filling the CD to its 80 minute capacity.
Awesome!Apr 11, 2007 For parents searching for a good way to introduce great music to their children, without worrying about content being unacceptable, this CD is amazing. We are music aficionados and wanted to introduce our 2-year old daughter to rock and roll without exposing her to mature themes. Green Gorilla, Monster & Me is perfect for that!
based on 21 reviews
