David Weinstone presents Music For Aardvarks And Other Mammals: All I Want (Review and Giveaway!)

This coming Tuesday, March 8th, there is a new CD coming out...David Weinstone's All I Want (Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals) and I suggest you run, not walk, to pick up a copy.  This CD is geared toward children from infancy to age 7 but I give it the thumbs up for all ages.  Here is a little back story...


David Weinstone is a phenomenon.  A Berklee College of Music-trained ex-punk rocker, Weinstone literally changed the face of children’s music by introducing songs pertinent to lives of contemporary children – songs that weren’t about eensy weensy spiders, but about taxis, subways, bagels, and playdates.   Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals began in 1997 as an “alternative” music class for young children and their caregivers.  Demand was strong not only for the classes, but also for recordings of Weinstone’s original songs, so he began to produce albums, which sold like wildfire.  He eventually formed The Music for Aardvarks Band, started performing live shows, and, ultimately, came to the attention of Nick Jr.  David Weinstone’s music videos are now a steady presence on the Nick Jr. channel, and Music for Aardvarks classes are offered in locations throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Whose kids listen to this?  The offspring of Helen Hunt, Jon Stewart, Phillip Glass, Beastie Boys and Phish.  Oh yeah, and Reviewed By Mom's kids!  This CD is uber cool but not so much so that your children won't actually enjoy it!  When I read this quote about David Weinstone's music from Jon Stewart I had a chuckle about it and was nodding my head in agreement.  Here it is..."You will listen to David's music ... even when your kids are not around. And unlike some other children's selections, it will not make you angry." Yes!!

This CD, with a 41 minute run time, is currently on repeat in my car.  And, you know what?  My kids are car nappers and even when they fall asleep I keep it playing.  Am I too old to be a groupie for a children's band??  The songs are fun, quirky and easy on the ears.  The sound is a mix of alternative, folk and blues and has big appeal to me AND my kids.  All 18 songs on the disc are great listens but A&W are especially fond of "I Want A Puppy" which tells the tale of a child's wish for a pet (my guys can relate I guess!).  We all get a kick out of "Better Keep Your Eye on Me" which I like to refer to as the Baby R theme song (I eat jelly off the floor, lick the doorknobs on the door...better keep your eye on me!).  I find myself getting misty over the beautiful and touching song "What a Surprise".  This one sings the joy of life after children with lyrics like "what a surprise to look through your eyes, what do you see? Your fingers and toes, your buttons and bows, such wondrous things."

This CD is a keeper for the whole family!  You can learn more about David Weinstone and his music by visiting his website here.  You can order All I Want here as well.  Don't miss out on this unique and family friendly piece of wonderful...it is that good!

One lucky RBM reader will win a copy of David Weinstone:  Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals All I Want.  Here is how to enter... 

Mandatory Entry:  Check out the Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals site and leave a comment with something you learned about this fun music.  You must complete this entry for all others to be counted.

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Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on March 17th.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on March 18th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the mentioned CD for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize. Pin It