Oh, man. The cutest couple in Kindie music is back (not that they ever left) with something super sweet to share.
These two lovebirds are set to release their new album Lishy Lou and Lucky Too on October 1st. ‘Thingamajig’ is the first song released.
Enjoy the video:
Just. No.
First off – Yes they made a sequel to Chihuahua. Secondly, there was a first Chihuahua movie?
Listen, I was not going to watch this movie. Ever. It’s a direct to DVD, cheaply made knock off of Beverly Hills Chihuahua which is terrible in it’s own right. Somewhere, somebody thought this was a good idea.
We didn’t.
Luckily for you, I have entertaining friends. Whom I bribed to review it via Twitter. So, they put their kids to bed, grabbed a bottle of bourbon and, well………
Alright. Chihuahua Too. Here we go.
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
The kids may have just found Narnia. Or a wine cellar. Or a snuff room.
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
Why are moms in these straight to video movies always wearing khaki capris from Dress Barn that are three sizes too big?
— Mrs. Q (@notachance72) August 9, 2013
The premise here is that the chihuahua was a vaudeville star who’s now haunting her old home. I think. Maybe? I’m drunj.
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
Weird foreplay between live Golden Retriever and Dead Chihuahua. This is getting weird.
— Mrs. Q (@notachance72) August 9, 2013
Uh oh, now live Retriever and Dead Chihuahua are going to have fun sexy pool time.
— Mrs. Q (@notachance72) August 9, 2013
I think the dogs wrote the script too.
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
The little girl’s hair in every scene of this movie is a different length. How hard is it to maintain continuity?
— Mrs. Q (@notachance72) August 9, 2013
Real scene–Mom: I’m craving a Twinkie *suggestive look* Dad: Great. Now I want a Ding Dong.
— Mrs. Q (@notachance72) August 9, 2013
I hope they fed these dogs like all the hot dogs and cheese they wanted because this is animal cruelty otherwise.
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
The big reveal: Ghost Dog is haunting the house because she’s waiting for her owners to come home. Her owners died … on the Titanic.
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
Why haven’t you taught your 10 yr old to swim when you live in a house with a pool? You are a terrible mother!
— Mrs. Q (@notachance72) August 9, 2013
What do you feed a Ghost Dog?
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
Worried because now I am seriously interested in knowing what happened in the first Chihuahua movie.
— Mrs. Q (@notachance72) August 9, 2013
Ghost Dog is living with Family now. Because apparently she will never find rest and is shackled to this house eternally. So. That’s nice.
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
Honestly, I don’t demand much in my child’s entertainment, but this is too junky. Like the cotton candy of movies. No nutritional value.
— Mrs. Q (@notachance72) August 9, 2013
Oh, Chihuahua Too. How cute that you thought you needed an anti-piracy notice at the end.
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 9, 2013
So, there you go. We just saved you 80 minutes of your life. Rubie & Mrs Q had plenty of other tweets about the movie. Make sure to check out their timelines for more.
CD: Recess
Artist: Justin Roberts
Audience: Fans of sagaciously written pop/rock music.
Sounds like: Semisonic, for the 3-10 yr old crowd.
Buy from: The man himself, Amazon.com, iTunes, CD Baby
Random Thought: I need to stop doubting Justin Roberts and just sit back & listen.
Tweet Sized Review: Recess rocks. End of story.
I’ve said it in previous reviews and I’ll say it again – Justin Roberts is the Dan Wilson of the Kindie music scene. He can’t write a bad song. Sure, some songs are better than others, but there never is a dud. He makes it seem so effortless, even though its not. His song craft is second to none.
If you had doubts about any lingering effects from Justin Roberts last album – Lullaby – he erases those on the open notes of Recess. The track rocks. Hard. Listen to the evidence:
Nobody, I mean nobody, captures the spirit of childhood better than Justin Roberts. From being in a elevator (‘Otis’), to the grocery store check out line (‘Check Me Out, I’m At The Checkout’), he nails it. Every single time. He connects better to the mindset of child than anyone in Kindie world.
How memorable are the songs from Recess? Profoundly. We attended a Justin Roberts concert in the Wisconsin Dells last summer and he performed ‘My Secret Robot’ at the show. I recorded it on my phone. My then 3 yr old watched it on my phone probably 3-4 times. Then I dropped my phone in my coffee. (Yes, I’m an idiot.) Video lost, song forgotten, right? Nope. Within 10 seconds of hearing ‘My Secret Robot’ on Recess my now 4 yr old screamed “THE ROBOT SONG! WE SAW HIM PLAY THIS!” So yeah, these songs will stick in your kids head.
And in fairness, I can’t give a full review of the entire record, because my daughter won’t let me get to the end of the record. After the songs ends, she commands from the backseat “Again Daddy!” According to iTunes, ‘Recess’ has been played 33 times. The final track ‘Red Bird’ has only been played 4 times.
Take It To The Bridge: To those who pay attention to such things, Roberts’ kills the bridge on practically every song. From the psychedelic bridge on ‘Hopscotch’ to the ragtime breakdown on ‘Every Little Step’ – every one works seamlessly and proves what a master of the song writing craft Mr Roberts is. He’s just a damn fine songwriter.
Lastly, do yourself a favor – Buy directly from Justin 1.For the killer packaging and 2. More $ ends up in his pocket. Which gives him the artistic freedom to give us parents, more great moments with our kids, like the ones on Recess.
Bonus: We have a copy of the album to giveaway. Simply share this post on Facebook or RT this on Twitter and you will be entered to win. We will randomly select a winner on 8/1. Good luck!
1. Recess
2. I’ll Be An Alien
3. Hopscotch
4. Check Me Out, I’m At The Checkout
5. My Secret Robot
6. Looking For Trains
7. Every Little Step
8. We Got Two
9. The Princess Wore Pink
10. Otis
11. School’s Out (Tall Buildings)
12. Red Bird