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All Wound Up! A Family Music Party

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As of this writing, "All Wound Up" has just been nominated for a Grammy as Best Children's Album (musical). Don't be surprised if it wins, as this album is a delight from start to finish! Too many albums for kids are scaled-down musically, or drenched in synth. This is real music, by real musicians - and there's a real sense of fun whether you're a child, parent, or oh-so-cool babysitter.

I heard a snippet of this CD on NPR when they reviewed it as a Grammy candidate. I was intrigued, so ordered it for my grandchildren. The music is upbeat, the instrumentation is full and wonderful, the words fun, uplifting and easily understood. I especially like the use of so many different instruments, not just bass, guitar and drums. It is an overall great introduction to good music for children. Let me correct that, not just for children. I like it so much I'm keeping the first CD I ordered, and I'm ordering another one for my grandchildren!

I heard the artists being interviewed on NPR. That was enough for me. I ordered the CD, planning to use it for some classes I teach. I will as soon as I take it out of my personal player.
The mix on this album is superb. It is a cross section of many types of dance, all of them make you start moving, singing and then dancing. The only negative to this album; it didn't win the Grammy it so richly deserved.

kids are 3 and 6 - they love this album. finally we have left kiddie music - such as the disney [stuff] - and have moved on to something that gives them stylistic ranges of music - with jazz, soul, caribbean, pop and polka styles, my kids get much greater variety. even i love spaghetti - finally a CD i don't get tired of,

This is a delightful disk for people of any age. We bought this for our daughter, an elementary school music teacher, for use in her classroom. My wife and I listened to it an entire weekend before we reluctantly gave it to her. The technical quality is supurb, the origins of the selections are diverse, and it does not "talk down" to kids. If you have children (or grand children), buy this disk and be prepared to hear them singing"I will never clean up my room" and "Spaghetti (Twist and Twirl)" until you think you will go nuts.

This CD speaks to kid's music in a way that is not offensive to adults. In fact, it is a joy for anyone that just flat out enjoys good music. Real musicians playing real music with creative lyrics. This is the first Children's CD that I am happy to expose my children to.

We bought this CD a while ago to have in the car. My 4 year old daughter loves it. She has learned the words to most of the songs and frequently asks to listen to the Mockingbird Polka.

This is a diverse, toe-tapping assortment of songs you can play with other adults in the car. I was hooked from the first time I played it. I really enjoy the booklet that tells about the various styles of music on the recording. You'll never think of polka in the same way again!

My two daughters (ages 3 & 5) LOVE this CD and so do I. The quality and diverse styles of music keep you from getting bored with it. When this CD is playing, my girls will dance and dance until they are worn out (so it has strategic advantages - ha!)

Brave Combo is one of the most versatile musical groups on the planet, and their teaming up with Fink and Marxster created a masterpiece. Selections run from traditional to new creations; styles from salsa to polka to bluegrass. People can't stay seated when Brave Combo plays, and the songs on this CD will have everyone in the house, big and little, dancing.