Green Gorilla, Monster & Me

Editorial Reviews
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We should be sick of Ralph Covert--the lone inhabitant of Ralph's World--by now. In only five years, he's put out six discs' worth of mostly the same hoot-worthy, hand-clappy, good-time, anytime, play-it-loud stuff. But here's the thing: Ralph never gets it wrong. As kids' musicians go, he's as close to the Beatles as they get, both in terms of sound and sheer brilliance. Which makes it almost tedious to report that Green Gorilla, Monster & Me is, within its genre, a minor masterpiece. "Monster," a monster of a party song about an adopted mutt who's both "the softest snuggler on the couch" and "the wettest kisser on the mouth," manages to sketch out Ralph's mojo in the span of three minutes; "I Don't Wanna" reinforces it by way of a whip-smart lesson in Punk 101; and "Old Red Number 7" brings it home with a classic, thoughtfully sung slice of nostalgia. As redundant as it is to spread the word that Ralph rules, then, he leaves us little choice--parents of preschoolers from Shreveport to Saskatchewan will never be so eager to welcome a green gorilla into their play basements. --Tammy La Gorce

Green Gorilla, Monster & Me, Music, Ralph's World, Children's, Children's Folk, Childrens, Pop, Pop/Rock, Sing-Along

Average customer rating:

Pure excellence

Awesome!

Fun Music CD for everyone

Love Ralph!

Great fun for all!

Green Gorilla, Monster & Me
Ralph's World
Manufacturer: Minty Fresh
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music
Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
General | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Folk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000A2H8BC
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Dance Around
Hideaway
Red Banana
Gitrazan
Me & My Invisible Friend
Old Red No.7
River Flow
Liesl Echo
Monster
Tim The Boy
I Don't Wanna
Tower Of Blocks
Yum! Yuk!
Swingset

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We should be sick of Ralph Covert--the lone inhabitant of Ralph's World--by now. In only five years, he's put out six discs' worth of mostly the same hoot-worthy, hand-clappy, good-time, anytime, play-it-loud stuff. But here's the thing: Ralph never gets it wrong. As kids' musicians go, he's as close to the Beatles as they get, both in terms of sound and sheer brilliance. Which makes it almost tedious to report that Green Gorilla, Monster & Me is, within its genre, a minor masterpiece. "Monster," a monster of a party song about an adopted mutt who's both "the softest snuggler on the couch" and "the wettest kisser on the mouth," manages to sketch out Ralph's mojo in the span of three minutes; "I Don't Wanna" reinforces it by way of a whip-smart lesson in Punk 101; and "Old Red Number 7" brings it home with a classic, thoughtfully sung slice of nostalgia. As redundant as it is to spread the word that Ralph rules, then, he leaves us little choice--parents of preschoolers from Shreveport to Saskatchewan will never be so eager to welcome a green gorilla into their play basements. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Pure excellence.......2007-07-01

(Warning, this review is a template for all my Ralph's World reviews, but strewn throughout are specific comments pertaing to this specific album)

Ralph's World is music performed by an adult, but in the voice of a child. Of course, this is the goal for all children's artists, but sadly, much of what is on the market is simplistic and condescending. Ralph's World is childlike through and through. His music looks at the world from a child's perspective, and delivers in songs both children and adults find so appealing. This is one of those rare artists who would be enjoyed by most generations if he were to, say, perform in a park or community theater. Kids, adults, even grandparents would get lost in the feel good music world of wonder, excitement, imagination, and goofiness children live in (and need). We played this album, along with happy Lemons and Kid Astro at a b-day party, and the adults had no problems listening to the discs all day.

I initially tried to compose a list of songs my two sons enjoyed the most, but it turns out they like just about every one. But unlike clothes, books and toys they will outgrow, and do not interest adults, this album is simply good music even for adults. More than once I found myself listening to this music (and hitting replay after songs like Old #7, and River Flow) after the kids have long left the car or room.

But don't get me wrong: this album is deservedly 100% for children. Our children deserve good songs, positive and realistic themes, and good musicianship. They get it all here, and we get to enjoy some of the benefits as well. I'm sure my boys will "outgrow" this album some time, but I know this CD will remain in my collection. And I know I can make a greatest hits compilation strictly for myself using songs from this and other albums, filling the CD to its 80 minute capacity.

Awesome!.......2007-04-11

For parents searching for a good way to introduce great music to their children, without worrying about content being unacceptable, this CD is amazing. We are music aficionados and wanted to introduce our 2-year old daughter to rock and roll without exposing her to mature themes. Green Gorilla, Monster & Me is perfect for that!

Fun Music CD for everyone.......2007-03-08

Ralph World CD's are great - we own almost all of them. He is very talented and his music appeals to all ages, including adults. It's fun and we all find ourselves singing the songs all day.

Love Ralph!.......2007-03-03

I have enjoyed listening to Ralph Covert's wonderful songs. When we turn it on for our 1 yr. old he immediately starts bouncing up and down. He loves listening to Ralph!

Great fun for all!.......2006-11-06

We love this CD, and it's recently released brother, Welcome to Ralph's World. Our 2.5 year old requests this CD in the car every time we get in! We can actually use it as a way to get him moving if we are in a hurry! The songs are all light hearted and silly enough to keep a kid involved, but can even captivate the imagination of the grown-ups in the car! My son and I sing all the songs together, and my husband and I will even hear the tunes from the monitor as he sings himself to sleep at night, he loves them that much. Our son is a huge music lover, so this was a great match!

Average customer rating:

Green Gorilla, My Son, and me!
I find myself singing these songs

Green Gorilla, Monster & Me
Ralph's World
Manufacturer: Disney
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music

Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music

Folk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music

Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music

Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B000E97HDA
Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

Dance Around
Hideaway
Red Banana
Gitarzan
Me & My Invisible Friend
Old Red #7
River Flow
Liesl Echo
Monster
Tim the Boy
I Dont Wanna
Tower of Blocks
Yum! Yuk!
Swingset

Customer Reviews:

Green Gorilla, My Son, and me!.......2007-01-07

This is a great CD. Ralph doesn't disappoint, and my son just loves it. It beats a lot of the other kids stuff I endure on the commute in to school and work. This is a good one to add to your Ralph collection or a worthy one to start getting to know Ralph's World.

I find myself singing these songs.......2007-01-03

I catch my partner singing these songs in the shower too. Witty,funny, hummable, memorable. This CD went on 3 ten-hour drives within the span of four months and I still liked it. My four year old particularly likes this CD because she gets the humor and cleverness of it but the 22 month old hums along too.

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