Old Mr. Mackle Hackle

Gunnar Madsen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 12, 1999)
• Original Release Date: October 12, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: G-Spot (City Hall)
• ASIN: B00001T3GW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,206 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #53 in Music > Children's Music > Stories
  • #94 in Music > Indie Music > Children's Music > General

Track Listings

1. Summertime Is Here

2. Chicken Road

3. I'm a Little Twerp

4. Born to Chew (We Eat Meat)

5. The Dinosaur Song

6. Elephant Traffic Jam

7. The Evelyn Way

8. Tiny Mosquito

9. Selling Lemonade

10. Old Mr. Mackle Hackle

11. Flying, Flying

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

With Old Mr. Mackle Hackle, Gunnar Madsen offers up some of the freshest, funniest, and most inventive fare in the ever expanding crop of children's music. "Summertime Is Here" is a bluesy romp in celebration of that venerable season and "Born to Chew (We Eat Meat)" is a carnivorous-dinosaur spoof on '50s rock. "Chicken Road" is a talking country blues that'll leave listeners in stitches as Madsen tells of chicken lipstick, chicken donuts, chickens playing guitars, and just about every other brand of rooster and hen. Horns and squawky keys chronicle the "Elephant Traffic Jam," "Selling Lemonade" is a straight-up folk tune begging for campfire sing-alongs, and the rhyming title track bounces and boings away, lodging itself firmly into one's noggin. Fleshed out with rootsy and faux-classical instrumentation, Madsen's lyrics are smart, sassy, and right on target, operating on multiple levels, pleasing both adult and juvenile audiences. Winning and witty! --Paige La Grone

From Parents' Choice®

Who could resist "I'm a Little Twerp", "Born to Chew", or "Tiny Mosquito"? Gunnar Madsen's talent is versatile, his music wide ranging. The lyrics are crea tive, offbeat, joyous, and entertaining. Hands will clap, toes will tap, and eve n Grumpy Old Men won't be able to resist a smile. A 1999 Gold Award Winner. Ages 7 and up. (Parents' Choice®)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars music teacher loves Mr. Mackle Hackle!, December 4, 1999

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Martie Muldoon (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Mr. Mackle Hackle (Audio CD)

"Old Mr. Mackle Hackle" has become my students' favorite musical treat! I teach music in elementary school, grades 1-5, and there is something for everyone on this album. The younger students beg for "Tiny Mosquito", the older students can relate to "I'm a little Twerp", and my personal favorite is "Evelyn's Way". I especially appreciate the wide variety of musical styles on this album -- from reggae to baroque to boogie woogie, there are styles and moods to meet any interest. Gunnar Madsen is a wonderfully versatile singer, and I highly recommend this album to anyone with children (or anyone without!)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best kids' album for adults!, December 4, 1999

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Katherine M. Stroup (Monterey, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Old Mr. Mackle Hackle (Audio CD)

My three-year-old daughter loves this album alright, but my wife and I can't get these tunes out of our heads. This is the best, most original collection of kid songs ever put together. With such diverse selections as "Summertime," "Tiny Mosquito," and "Old Mr. Mackle Hackle," the album presents an amazing display of musical styles. And the off-beat lyrics should delight even the most jaded of parents. Gunnar Madsen's message is, "have fun!"; thanks for reminding us!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ol' Mr. Madsen, December 9, 1999

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jeannette emanuele (Alameda, Ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Mr. Mackle Hackle (Audio CD)

I wasn't sure how I would likea "children's album", but having loved "The Power of a Hat" I couldn't wait to hear "Old Mr Mackle Hackle". I've barely stopped smiling since. The song's are clever and cheerful, The music is catchy and inventive, and the singing is spectacular.I can't resist "Evelyn Way", with it's fun-filled attitude that draws me right in. The music in "The Dinasaur Song" fits a perfect mood for the content of the amusing lyrics. The title track sticks in my brain all day, it's that good.I am especially crazy about the way he sings all the song's' but in particular "Tiny Mosquito" gives me goosebumps from the voice itself.This album is sure to be enjoyed by adults and children alike, from ages 1 to 101.