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Here Comes Brady Rymer & the Little Band That Could

(2008, Children's music, by Brady Rymer, Label: Bumblin Bee)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rock-folk primer isn't all saccharine for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Positive messages include songs about eating right, self-esteem, and friendship. Edgy melodies and a bit of attitude (in a good way!) keep these positive themes from becoming too saccharine.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    No violent content, instead songs like "Bling Blang" talk about working together and cooperation.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Songs embrace the simple things in life: family, music, friends, and exploring the world.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Here Comes Brady Rymer & the Little Band That Could

Parents need to know Brady Rymer and his band are on a mission to entertain kids with an authentic and enthusiastic introduction to Americana music. The melodies and rhythms are upbeat enough to keep younger listeners dancing, while the lyrics are refined and don't need to rely on gross or absurd images to appeal to kids. Parents might even forget they are listening to a children's music.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the many layers to the songs. Rymer and his band are based in a classic American folk tradition and there are many singers and instruments on each song. Can you hear different instruments? How do the singers share one song? How do the slower songs sound different than the more up-tempo tunes?

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