I’m the quietest kid in room 217
It’s like I’m going undercover
I really know how to hide
And look in from the outside
That’s where it’s easier to discover
All the while I’m watching and I’m scanning and I’m spying around
I’m seeking and I’m looking and think that I have finally found
My search is at its’ end,
I’ve located a friend
~Up Periscope / Deep Sea Diver
The thing I love about Recess Monkey is the fact that there are so many layers to their music. Aside from the lyrics, some of the tracks remind me of the Beatles “Revolver” mixed with 80s synthpop. The kid friendly lyrics just make it an amazing blend for families!
There are 15 tracks on Deep Sea Diver, all that have their own stories. My favorite is Up Periscope which is about a shy boy and his stealthy tricks as he goes about hunting for a friend and “Stranded” which is a sweet sad tune about a child’s friend moving away, but “Tambourine Submarine” is the most addictive song to listen to and I could actually imagine it on rock stations! My tot and I are always dancing to it!
Here is a list of the tracks you’ll find!
- Tambourine Submarine
- Fish Sticks
- The Deep End
- Beach Ball
- Shrimp
- Compass Rose
- Choral Reef
- Tattoo Me
- The Seven Cs
- Seagull
- Up Periscope
- Walkie Talkies
- Seahorse
- Making Waves
- Stranded…
Also check out their schedule on Shows to see if they are playing in your area! If you want to give your kids a lesson on different types of music, you can give them a headstart in Recess Monkey’s TUNEiversity! They are teachers after all!
I absolutely love this album and I think it has a lot to offers parents and kids, the depth of the music styles and the fun pop lyrics round it out well for adults and children alike. Deep Sea Diver released yesterday and you can grab it in their shop for $14.99 and also check out their previous albums!
Want to learn more about Recess Monkey? Check them out on Facebook and/or follow along @recess_monkey on Twitter! You can also catch some awesome videos on their Youtube Channel!
I received a copy of the CD for the purpose of reviewing. Opinions are my own and are not influenced by any form of compensation.
