MR. DAVID’S ROCK’N MUSIC FOR KIDS

Jump in the Jumpy House

JUMP IN THE JUMPY HOUSE

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 25, 2007

With songs written by Mr. David and produced with longtime collaborator, Rich Ajlouny, Jump in the Jumpy House is an up-tempo rock album that showcases Mr. David’s talent for creating music the entire family can enjoy. He says of the new CD,  “I don’t ever want to make the same album twice. I went into the studio hearing new beats that were so different from the folk sound of The Great Adventures. I couldn’t wait to get them down. I’m psyched about the results because I think we created an album that will get the entire family dancing.”

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You can read more reviews and comments that people leave about the album on this page–as they come in. We’ve just sent out advanced copies of the album, so be patient. We’re starting off with the first review we’ve received, which is from the great people at CD Baby. They like the album so much, they’re featuring it on their homepage on Sunday, August 19.  (That’s big, because they get about 250 new albums a day.)

If Jonathan Richman were to make an album for kids, I imagine it would sound something like this. With a lyrical approach that is sharply stream-of-consciousness and keeps tongue planted firmly in cheek, these songs are bizarrely appealing, unassumingly witty, and never dull. With a loose and jangly (in the best way) approach to songwriting, these tracks are rooted in both new wave pop and the uncompromising ethos of punk. The melodies are sly and catchy, feigning non-existence until they creep into your subconscious and become buried in your head. On the surface, this could be perceived as a fun-time train of non sequiturs, but upon closer inspection, you’ll see these songs are as calculated as they are nutty, only straying off track when it makes perfect sense. With a voice that is able to righteously pull off high pitched squeals (the title track) and a passable version of Johnny Cash ("Them Devils"), there’s ample variations of wackiness on this one for the kids, and plenty of humble tunes to keep the grown ups locked in and listening. —CD BABY

From the first cool guitar strums and drumbeats of  "Crocodiles Are Hungry" all the way through the fun jamming of "Exit Zoo," Mr. David does not disappoint with his latest release Jump In The Jumpy House.  It has the excellent production and musicianship that the parents will dig, right along with the fun and quirky tunes that the kids will love.  And yes, it’s been said before, but this album totally does make me think that this is what a Jonathan Richman/Modern Lovers kids record would sound like. Highly Recommended.”—Bryan Townsend, The Pokey Pup
  

Jump in the Jumpy House ©2007
Release date: August 25, 2007

01 Crocodiles Are Hungry
02 Hey! It’s Lunchtime!
03 Miss Pila
04 Jump in the Jumpy House
05 She’s a Good Dog
06 Ragtime Honey
07 The Stars Are Grains of Sugar
08 Them Devils
09 Little Girl
10 Cabin Blues
11 Exit Zoo