Not Naptime
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Few singer-songwriters are as alert to what's whirring around in the minds of 3- to 8-year-olds--and fewer still capture it as honestly or intelligently--as does Justin Roberts. In a dozen songs as uniformly catchy as the cluster on 2001's excellent Yellow Bus, Roberts rubs the typically dismissive grown-up smear off of genuine childhood troubles: The moon and stars may be bright, but they can't hold a candle to a household full of night-lights ("Night Light"); Mama says moving will be all right, but her reassurances ring hollow when a beloved backyard fades from sight ("Moving"); and a temperature, no matter how slight, could signal the onset of a ferocious "fever fog" and ought to seal the deal on a home-from-school day ("98.8"). Set loose in songs sturdily built on folk, rock, and country foundations, and mellowed by Roberts's rich, way-back gargle, such sentiments generate warmth that lingers. --Tammy La Gorce --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
About the Artist
Award-winning family recording artist, Justin Roberts's affinity for music was identified at a very young age by a concerned preschool teacher. It seemed that Justin was spending more time with the record player than with his fellow classmates. Justin's relationship with stereo equipment continues to this day. The music all began at a Montessori preschool where Justin worked as a music teacher by day while performing at night with his indie-folk group Pimentos for Gus. At first he was singing...
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Album Description
Multi award-winning artist JUSTIN ROBERTS releases his newest collection of tunes, Not Naptime. Zippy lyrics and smart musical arrangements make Not Naptime a treat for grownups and kids alike. Justin explores the world with a fresh eye - from the importance of installing a "Night Light" to the exquisite pleasures of a summer night. Don't get caught when "Brontosaurus Got a Sweet Tooth" or when Mom wants you to take a bath after only "Three Days" of glorious griminess. While most of Not Naptime is pure fun, some of the lyrics offer solace and inspiration for facing everyday problems - the school bully or the prospect of moving to a new home. And every kid will recognize serious the powers of persuasion employed when a kid asks his parents for a new "D-O-G."
"These songs speak to issues I remember were important when I was growing up, " explains Justin. "I want to make music that's fun but also write songs that speak to the whole of a child's experience."
While all of the messages are positive and wholesome for children, the music is sophisticated and catchy enough for a grownup audience. "Some of my biggest fans are in their 20s," Roberts quips.
Justin Roberts is an acclaimed folk-pop singer-songwriter with a gentle and youthful voice. Formerly with the Minneapolis band Pimentos for Gus, Roberts also recorded a solo release for adults called Bright Becomes Blue. His career as a children's musician began a few years ago when he was a Montessori preschool teacher and music director, writing original songs related to monthly themes in the school curriculum. The song "Apple Tree" written during this time became one of the highlights of Roberts' first family recording, Great Big Sun.
Roberts' second family release Yellow Bus won national acclaim and awards, including Gold Awards from both Parents' Choice and the National Association of Parenting Publications. It also was selected as one of Amazon.com's "Top 10 Children's CDs of 2001."
Not Naptime
Not Naptime, Music, Justin Roberts, Children's, Childrens, Pop
Average customer rating:
- my 3-year old loves it, and so does mom
- Super!
- Justin Roberts encourages meditation and conversation
- A Top CD for Kids
- Wow, Parents & kids will sing and dance together!
|
Not Naptime
Justin Roberts
Manufacturer: Carpet Square Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
 General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Children's Music
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- Way Out
- Yellow Bus
- Meltdown!
- Great Big Sun
- Green Gorilla, Monster & Me
ASIN: B00069PEEC
Release Date: 2004-11-02 |
Tracks:
- Night Light
- Brontosaurus Got a Sweet Tooth
- Nine Planets
- Not Naptime
- Billy the Bully
- Pick Up the Pears
- Moving
- Three Days
- 98.8
- D-O-G
- Dad Caught Stars
- Last Night the Moon Was Full
Amazon.com
Few singer-songwriters are as alert to what's whirring around in the minds of 3- to 8-year-olds--and fewer still capture it as honestly or intelligently--as does Justin Roberts. In a dozen songs as uniformly catchy as the cluster on 2001's excellent Yellow Bus, Roberts rubs the typically dismissive grown-up smear off of genuine childhood troubles: The moon and stars may be bright, but they can't hold a candle to a household full of night-lights ("Night Light"); Mama says moving will be all right, but her reassurances ring hollow when a beloved backyard fades from sight ("Moving"); and a temperature, no matter how slight, could signal the onset of a ferocious "fever fog" and ought to seal the deal on a home-from-school day ("98.8"). Set loose in songs sturdily built on folk, rock, and country foundations, and mellowed by Roberts's rich, way-back gargle, such sentiments generate warmth that lingers. --Tammy La Gorce
Album Description
Multi award-winning artist JUSTIN ROBERTS releases his newest collection of tunes, Not Naptime. Zippy lyrics and smart musical arrangements make Not Naptime a treat for grownups and kids alike. Justin explores the world with a fresh eye - from the importance of installing a "Night Light" to the exquisite pleasures of a summer night. Don't get caught when "Brontosaurus Got a Sweet Tooth" or when Mom wants you to take a bath after only "Three Days" of glorious griminess.
While most of Not Naptime is pure fun, some of the lyrics offer solace and inspiration for facing everyday problems - the school bully or the prospect of moving to a new home. And every kid will recognize serious the powers of persuasion employed when a kid asks his parents for a new "D-O-G."
"These songs speak to issues I remember were important when I was growing up, " explains Justin. "I want to make music that's fun but also write songs that speak to the whole of a child's experience."
While all of the messages are positive and wholesome for children, the music is sophisticated and catchy enough for a grownup audience. "Some of my biggest fans are in their 20s," Roberts quips.
Justin Roberts is an acclaimed folk-pop singer-songwriter with a gentle and youthful voice. Formerly with the Minneapolis band Pimentos for Gus, Roberts also recorded a solo release for adults called Bright Becomes Blue. His career as a children's musician began a few years ago when he was a Montessori preschool teacher and music director, writing original songs related to monthly themes in the school curriculum. The song "Apple Tree" written during this time became one of the highlights of Roberts' first family recording, Great Big Sun.
Roberts' second family release Yellow Bus won national acclaim and awards, including Gold Awards from both Parents' Choice and the National Association of Parenting Publications. It also was selected as one of Amazon.com's "Top 10 Children's CDs of 2001."
Customer Reviews:
my 3-year old loves it, and so does mom.......2007-01-12
My 3 year old son loves to listen to music but has pretty much been stuck on traditional nursery rhyme albums as well as his Music Together program albums. This music is a welcome change for me, and he seems to really enjoy it. I also bought several copies of this album as his birthday party favor, and the other parents all said that they and their kids loved the album (without my asking).
Super!.......2007-01-09
Every time my son asks me to purchase a "new" Justin Roberts CD I find that it;s better than the last we bought! His music is not just for children, but the whole family.
Justin Roberts encourages meditation and conversation.......2006-01-29
Many of these reviews have mentioned how much adults like Justin Roberts as much as - or more than- their children. So much of what is available for children today is frenetic and nonsensical, and everything has its place. But as a high school teacher I see less and less introspection and more MTV mentality: make it fast, make it flash, forget about the depth. Justin's music allows quietness to enter the car, and encourages families to talk about the import of the song.
"Moving" in particular, struck a chord with my husband as his family moved frequently. We were able to talk with our daughter about the stability of our home, and how objects around us gain significance.
Throughout this album are kernals of parent-child time, rich with memories of moments spent alone with parents under the stars, on a camping trip, or just in the house.
I cannot recommend this album more, if not for a child, then for the child in you.
A Top CD for Kids.......2005-08-30
I bought this CD after loving Roberts' Way Out CD and can't believe I love this just as much. So does my toddler son. Justin Roberts is my favorite children's music artist and I recommend him to all my friends. Both fast and slow songs with witty lyrics and catchy toons. You won't be disappointed.
Wow, Parents & kids will sing and dance together!.......2005-03-06
I'm kind of a kids music snob or crumudgen. I don't like a lot of it. It bores me, the vocals are too elementary (unnecessarily), and the singing is too sickly sweet or lifeless. Justin Roberts is ANYTHING but that! He has great lyrics & brings fabulous energy to his performance on this sone (Yellow Bus). We also love his song "9 planets" Not too miss!
Average customer rating:
- my 3-year old loves it, and so does mom
- Super!
- Justin Roberts encourages meditation and conversation
- A Top CD for Kids
- Wow, Parents & kids will sing and dance together!
|
Not Naptime
Manufacturer: Big Kids Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
General
| Children's Music
| Styles
| Music
General
| Rock
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- Way Out
- Yellow Bus
- Meltdown!
- Great Big Sun
- Green Gorilla, Monster & Me
ASIN: B000083DPC
Release Date: 2003-01-07 |
Tracks:
- Night Light
- Brontosaurus Got a Sweet Tooth
- Nine Planets
- Not Naptime
- Billy the Bully
- Pick Up the Pears
- Moving
- Three Days
- 98.8
- D-O-G
- Dad Caught Stars
- Last Night the Moon Was Full
Amazon.com
Few singer-songwriters are as alert to what's whirring around in the minds of 3- to 8-year-olds--and fewer still capture it as honestly or intelligently--as does Justin Roberts. In a dozen songs as uniformly catchy as the cluster on 2001's excellent Yellow Bus, Roberts rubs the typically dismissive grown-up smear off of genuine childhood troubles: The moon and stars may be bright, but they can't hold a candle to a household full of night-lights ("Night Light"); Mama says moving will be all right, but her reassurances ring hollow when a beloved backyard fades from sight ("Moving"); and a temperature, no matter how slight, could signal the onset of a ferocious "fever fog" and ought to seal the deal on a home-from-school day ("98.8"). Set loose in songs sturdily built on folk, rock, and country foundations, and mellowed by Roberts's rich, way-back gargle, such sentiments generate warmth that lingers. --Tammy La Gorce
Album Description
Multi award-winning artist JUSTIN ROBERTS releases his newest collection of tunes, Not Naptime. Zippy lyrics and smart musical arrangements make Not Naptime a treat for grownups and kids alike. Justin explores the world with a fresh eye - from the importance of installing a "Night Light" to the exquisite pleasures of a summer night. Don't get caught when "Brontosaurus Got a Sweet Tooth" or when Mom wants you to take a bath after only "Three Days" of glorious griminess.
While most of Not Naptime is pure fun, some of the lyrics offer solace and inspiration for facing everyday problems - the school bully or the prospect of moving to a new home. And every kid will recognize serious the powers of persuasion employed when a kid asks his parents for a new "D-O-G."
"These songs speak to issues I remember were important when I was growing up, " explains Justin. "I want to make music that's fun but also write songs that speak to the whole of a child's experience."
While all of the messages are positive and wholesome for children, the music is sophisticated and catchy enough for a grownup audience. "Some of my biggest fans are in their 20s," Roberts quips.
Justin Roberts is an acclaimed folk-pop singer-songwriter with a gentle and youthful voice. Formerly with the Minneapolis band Pimentos for Gus, Roberts also recorded a solo release for adults called Bright Becomes Blue. His career as a children's musician began a few years ago when he was a Montessori preschool teacher and music director, writing original songs related to monthly themes in the school curriculum. The song "Apple Tree" written during this time became one of the highlights of Roberts' first family recording, Great Big Sun.
Roberts' second family release Yellow Bus won national acclaim and awards, including Gold Awards from both Parents' Choice and the National Association of Parenting Publications. It also was selected as one of Amazon.com's "Top 10 Children's CDs of 2001."
Customer Reviews:
my 3-year old loves it, and so does mom.......2007-01-12
My 3 year old son loves to listen to music but has pretty much been stuck on traditional nursery rhyme albums as well as his Music Together program albums. This music is a welcome change for me, and he seems to really enjoy it. I also bought several copies of this album as his birthday party favor, and the other parents all said that they and their kids loved the album (without my asking).
Super!.......2007-01-09
Every time my son asks me to purchase a "new" Justin Roberts CD I find that it;s better than the last we bought! His music is not just for children, but the whole family.
Justin Roberts encourages meditation and conversation.......2006-01-29
Many of these reviews have mentioned how much adults like Justin Roberts as much as - or more than- their children. So much of what is available for children today is frenetic and nonsensical, and everything has its place. But as a high school teacher I see less and less introspection and more MTV mentality: make it fast, make it flash, forget about the depth. Justin's music allows quietness to enter the car, and encourages families to talk about the import of the song.
"Moving" in particular, struck a chord with my husband as his family moved frequently. We were able to talk with our daughter about the stability of our home, and how objects around us gain significance.
Throughout this album are kernals of parent-child time, rich with memories of moments spent alone with parents under the stars, on a camping trip, or just in the house.
I cannot recommend this album more, if not for a child, then for the child in you.
A Top CD for Kids.......2005-08-30
I bought this CD after loving Roberts' Way Out CD and can't believe I love this just as much. So does my toddler son. Justin Roberts is my favorite children's music artist and I recommend him to all my friends. Both fast and slow songs with witty lyrics and catchy toons. You won't be disappointed.
Wow, Parents & kids will sing and dance together!.......2005-03-06
I'm kind of a kids music snob or crumudgen. I don't like a lot of it. It bores me, the vocals are too elementary (unnecessarily), and the singing is too sickly sweet or lifeless. Justin Roberts is ANYTHING but that! He has great lyrics & brings fabulous energy to his performance on this sone (Yellow Bus). We also love his song "9 planets" Not too miss!
Average customer rating:
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Manufacturer: Music Health Institute
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Lullabies
| Children's Music
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B0001O3V2E |
Product Description
This is the perfect lullaby CD to "turn sleepless nights into peaceful nights!" See for yourself . . . MusicBabies really works to quiet fussy babies and help them sleep. Whether you have a baby, or want to listen to the soothing lullabies yourself, MusicBabies is for you! Why not try it today? MusicBabies contains the same familiar tunes you grew up with . . . Rock-A-Bye Baby, Twinkle Little Star, Brahms Lullaby, and more. We have included the lyrics in the bonus pack which contains one CD, one cassette, and a booklet full of information to make MusicBabies work for you! Actually tested in the hospital, we found that infants who listen to this music have a more calm and restful sleep than those who do not. But, don't just take our word for it . . . see for yourself the difference that MusicBabies can make in household's sleep!
Customer Reviews:
Our Favorite Lullaby CD.......2005-06-01
This is our family's favorite lullaby CD! The instrumentation and vocalization are well done and soothing. Our baby was very, very colicky her first few months of life and this CD did NOT lull her cries to peaceful sleep. However, we still love this CD and highly recommend it.
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