Customer Reviews

Kids on the Street

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I bought Soul Cadillac about 2 years ago listened to it once and then forgot about it until this year. I needed to hear more. Kids on the Street rocks. There are no bad tracks. this band is so versatile, the songs are clever. This is ska, so if you are expecting swing you may be disappointed or pleasantly surprised. You can't find this kind of stuff on the radio. I anxiously await Rapid City Muscle Car.

I've had this CD for several years, and after hearing it again recently, I feel I owe Cherry Poppin' Daddies a good review. This CD is out of this world. As you grow, your taste in music grows, and this CD has a favorite song for every genre of music that anyone can grow through. I honestly did not think it was possible for a band to write the best song of a genre, and then do it for a different genre, and again for a different one.. it doesn't end. Honestly, you owe it to yourself to buy this CD. While they may be more "swingy" now, this CD only shows a hint of swing. The lyrics are truly breathtaking.. so much further above and beyond anything that you've ever heard. Each band member is absolutely terrific at what they play. The CD is put together well, it's not like one of those CDs where, if you have some friends over, you want to get up and skip over some not so good tracks to impress them. This is one where you can let it play on, and each track they're guaranteed to like. Some say that this CD is a little poppy, as if they were trying to get on the radio. I guarantee they weren't trying to get on the radio, they were trying to show you that they could even go into that area of music strongly enough as all the other areas that they've conquered.

Hope this helps... bottom line is, buy this CD, you won't regret it. Honestly, the only better thing you could do with 15 bucks is donate it to charity.

Well, if you are gonna buy this album you shouldn't expect what you hear on CPD's Zoot Suit Riot. This album is mix of a bunch of different stlyes and it hits great hights with Irish Whiskey, Don Quijote, Millionare, We'll always have Paris, and Kids on the Street. This CD didnt let me down at all, and will lead you into the CPD world of a band that is not resricted to play one style of music. Definitly add it to your CPD section to your CD colection.

Having been a fan since the beginning, I can truly recommend this as a good introduction to CPD's true identity. They are a great swing band, but they did NOT start out as a swing band, and they are certainly much more. This album is one of the few I can listen to all the way through (I have a short attention span). =) "Don Quixote" rocks harder than just about anything ever did. (You should hear it LIVE!!) Basically, it's an excellent album. Enjoy this one, then ease into the funk sounds of Ferociously Stoned--definitely the work of a younger band, but just as good!

4 out of 5 stars from me is really good! i don't like many kinds of music but this is it. CPD is the band! My favorite is We'll always have Paris. They make this mix of ska and punk into the best songs. From numbers 1-15, i will never be pushing the forward button. Cherry Poppin' Daddies have the best taste in music and ill be listening to it as long as i know. One more thing, when you buy it make sure you know its ska and punk and not all swing.

For years, I've been searching for the perfect rock. The fine line, the midpoint between Metallica, and the Spin Doctors. I searched hi & lo, and finally, I found it. On the Kids On The Street album, by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. This album proves that the CPD can write/play any genre of music, and do it absolutely outstandingly. They are just pure geniuses! CPD, if you ever read this, I LOVE YOU!!

Its a slight change from the three other albums they have made, but they still create some great music. I've enjoyed every CD the Daddies have put on the market and this album "Kids on the Street" is no exception. Their style is original and up beat. You can't go wrong with this CD.

This is not the precursor to Zoot Suit Riot. It's great ska and punk flavor. Wonderful lyricism and impeccable musicianship. Steve Perry's voice changes throughout but stays smooth and transforms every song making me wonder if "Silver-Tongued Devil" is autobiographical (He's got a voice like a tuxedo and pink champagne).

The Daddies have NEVER been a solid swing band. If you know anything about this band then you'd know that this disc is by far their most ambitious attempt at rock and roll; although "Flovilla Thatch..." from their first album is my favorite CPD song. Just listen to that great rap in the middle! I'm glad they set aside the swing thing for their rock roots on this album. The title track is a definite radio-worthy song that was unfortunately overlooked. I've been a fan for many years and have seen them many times. I would TOTALLY miss the inventive rock-minded side of CPD if they decided to go all swing. But I doubt that would happen because Oregon's AMAZING eclectic musical family wouldn't allow it. They'd lose too much credibility. To all those people who discover the variety that is CPD (as well as other Oregon based bands), I hope you accept it and not dismiss their genius. Buying this album is your first step to doing so, as well as building the long-lost art of loyalty towards a band worth more than one-hit-wonder status. By the way, to the guys in the band...we'll see ya at home in Oregon.

When I first bought this album it wasn't what I expected. However the more I listen to it the more I like it. There could have been more horn involvement but I'm sure the CPDs tried there best. You decide.