Although they've thinned their ranks a bit - getting rid of a horn section (regrettably) - and experimenting with new-wave synth, the 'Bats! still have never lost their cache with me: goofy song titles like "Magic Chicken
I've often flirted with the idea of becoming a Cadet (a card-carrying member of their fan club), but feel that my professional accolades would warrant me full-fledged status as "The Suit" (Aquabat Legal Counsel). Maybe someday I'll get the call.
At any rate, it was with great joy when I played "Giant Robot-birdhead
Since then, I've made a playlist for the Mu featuring his favorite songs, and though I have to interpret what HIS names of the songs are - "Ketchup & Fries" means "Radio Down," "Ooo-Ahh" means "Mechanical Ape" - the kid really celebrates their entire discography. And it's always a blast for me to put it on for him. Though I try my best to shield Lady Rad from the soothing sounds of high-energy squaking in the early morning. Still, if it's dance music Mu wants, he simply says "How 'bout A-ka-bats?"...
...it's that, or "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch (another story, another time.)
The newest release from the 'Bats! is out, and "Hi Five Soup
Still, the song I thought I would like the least is actually one of my favorites. "Radio Down" is so different than any of the other stuff the 'Bats! put out that it feels wrong, but darn it if it's not an earworm. Though listening to it repetitively is not recommended - I speak from experience.
And as far as kid-friendly rock 'n' roll goes, there's no better alternative to The Wiggles, Raffi, or any groan-inducing toddler-based music. Which, of course, makes sense since MC Bat Commander - the leader of the Aquabats! - is one of the co-creators of the sugar-filled and ridiculously successful "Yo Gabba Gabba."
Which, no offense to MCB, but I'll just keep listening to you save the world through rock'n'roll.
Glad me and my hubby aren't the only ones with kids that enjoy the aquabats! They even love the aquabats super show (and so do we!!) Haha. :)
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