Enjoy rollicking fun on the high seas with Recess Monkey’s latest CD, the marine-themed “Deep Sea Diver.” Kids can’t help but be carried away by Jack Forman and Drew Holloway’s tide of clever lyrics and engaging mix of musical styles.
My favorite tracks include “Beach Ball,” an ode to this uber-safe toy: “No matter where it hits you, you won’t need an ice pack!”; “Fish Sticks,” which shows off the drum stick-wielding talents of Monkey’s new percussionist, Korum Bischoff; “Shrimp,” with its words of encouragement for the vertically challenged; the rollicking “Seven Cs,” about a gang whose names begin with the alphabet’s third letter; and “Periscope Up,” a sweet song about making a friend.
Recommended for ages 2 to 8, this kindie rocker (a follow-up to Recess Monkey’s widely adored “In Tents,” a circus-themed album) is a salty-sweet treat for adults, too.
Fans of Recess Monkey will want to dive into the band’s free concert at Madison Square Park on July 16 at 10:30 am.
“Deep Sea Diver” CD by Recess Monkey, $14.99, www.recessmonkey.com.
