Various Artists See You on the Moon: Songs for Kids of All Ages [Paper Bag; 2006] Grade: B Reviewer: Mat Arnold [KNDS DJ]

It’s safe to get rid of the Raffi or Kids Pop DC’s for those car rides home with the kids. Some prominent artists from the Indie music realm have come together to make an interesting concept album that “…will appeal to kids and grown-ups alike.” See You on the Moon was put together by Paper Bag Records, an independent record label out of Canada. It features familiar names from all about the Indie music spectrum: Alan Sparhawk of Low, Kid Koala, Broken Social Scene, and Sufjan Stevens to name a few.

While I haven’t tested this theory, I do believe that this album can be enjoyed by the young and old alike. Out of the 17 total tracks, most stay up beat and use catchy melodies to keep things amusing for children, exceptions including a few lullabies and the instrumental tracks by Montag. Adults should stay entertained by the eclectic nature of the songs and sheer variety of the mix.

This album is worth checking out if you like this genre of music, even if you don’t have any children of your own. Broken Social Scene’s rendition of “Puff the Magic Dragon” and the title track, “See You on the Moon”, by The Great Lake Swimmers are a few of the gems that stuck out at first glance. I will admit that, although, some of the songs are fun and poppy, a few of them could really drive you crazy after listening for an extended period of time; most notably “Under The Bed” by The Fembots and Apostle of Hustle’s “24 Robbers”. In the end it’s probably still more adult friendly than whatever those silly children are listening too. See you on the moon!