Hanukkah Rocks

The Leevees | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Reprise / Wea
• ASIN: B000BH4YJA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,949 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #6 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Hanukkah

Track Listings

1. Latuke Clan

2. Applesauce Vs. Sourcream

3. Goyim Friends

4. At The Timeshare

5. How Do You Spell Channukkahh?

6. Kugel

7. Jewish Girls (At The Matzoh Ball)

8. Gelt Melts

9. Nun Gimmel Heh Shin

10. Untitled

11. Untitled

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Picking up where Adam Sandler left off, Adam Gardner, Dave Schneider (The LeeVees) and friends turn in an entire batch of Hanukah novelty tunes that are simultaneously hummable, at times funny and clever and played with a kind of informed garage rock spirit and oddball sensibility that will appeal to fans of They Might Be Giants and NRBQ. They sing as much about the cultural underpinnings of the season as they do about the meaning of the menorah, musing about how the hell you spell "Channnnukah" (sic), "Kugel," and "Applesauce vs. Sour Cream" (on those delicious potato cakes). Clearly--like everyone else, Jew or Gentile--they live to eat at this festive time. The fun keeps rolling as they get Adam's mom involved on the tune about the timeshare in Florida, and rhyme Madonna with Kabala, pondering how the former got into the latter, then take us to the Matzah Ball in "Jewish Girls," a Jewish singles party with "girls all shapes and sizes." Oy, and yes it does, it rocks too! -- Martin Keller

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally something written in the last 25 years November 7, 2005

By R. Greenfield

Format:Audio CD

Believe it or not it is a Hanukkah album and not one accordian can be heard on this CD. Finally, my Hanukkah music, not my great grandparents music from the old Country. The LeeVees are two guys who were recently touring with their bands and kept talking about the lack of Hanukkah music they could relate to and the the feelings of disinfrancisment during the holiday season.

They came up with this great record. Music about being Jewish, happy, and celebratory all to some great pop/rock hooks. I put this in the car and my two boys (10 & 8) had the heads bobbing and air guitar going.

All I can say is way to go LeeVee's and keep making records.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars It DOES rock! February 1, 2006

By J. B. Smith

Format:Audio CD

I bought this for my Christmas-carol-weary daughters (ages 10 and 12) and they LOVE it. They downloaded it into their i-pods and listen to all the tunes even long after the holiday. The lyrics are funny for anyone,the attitude and tunes are sophisticated, and it really gives a sense of belonging to Jewish kids for whom the Christmas season can be alienating. I highly recommend this album to Jewish kids and parents.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome. October 31, 2005

By Bob Barnacle

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Catchy hooks, incredible arrangements, tasteful production and hilariously clever lyrics will keep this disc in your CD player all holiday season. Whether you be Jew, Gentile, or a tasty mix of both, you will enjoy many a good listen to this excellent project. A perfect grab-bag gift/stocking stuffer.