Educated Kid

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Common Sense Media says

Rock-pop with some heavy-handed messages.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the Hipwaders are fun, cute, and very good for you, if short on subtlety. If you like hit-you-over-the-head messages about family life and the importance of learning new things, or if you hold children's music to less stringent standards than the stuff you like, then the Hipwaders will deliver immense satisfaction.

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What's the story?

Despite the Hipwaders' heavily touted rock band experience and "Beatles-influenced" songwriting, the group seems at its best when they depart from their beloved rock arrangements. "Song of the Paleo Pirate" (perky whistling and clean, sea-shanty ambiance) and "You've Got to Move" (relaxed Reggae groove) are by far the most charming and successful tracks on EDUCATED KID, as well as the best-suited to the singer's vocal abilities.

Is it any good?

 

The Hipwaders are as good for you as a vitamin; as musically inspiring as your middle school band teacher. Everything about Educated Kid is at least adequate: The singing is competent, the musicianship is pretty good garage-band level, instrumental arrangements are varied but absolutely derivative, and the message is resolutely sincere.

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What families can talk about

Families can talk about "Little Baby Brother," a song that expresses ambivalence and jealousy over the birth of a new sibling. How do (did) you feel about the birth of a baby sister or brother? Pick a song, any song, on this album and you will find an easily identifiable message to discuss.

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Artist:The Hipwaders
Release date:September 4, 2007
Label:Hip Kid Music
Genre:Children's Music
Parental advisory:No
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 

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