Snacktime!
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Snacktime! |
| type | studio |
| artist | Barenaked Ladies |
| cover | Snacktime.jpg |
| released | 6 May 2008 |
| recorded | November–December 2007 |
| genre | Alternative rock, children's music |
| length | 53:50 |
| label | Desperation |
| producer | Michael Phillip Wojewoda |
| prev_title | Talk to the Hand: Live in Michigan |
| prev_year | 2007 |
| next_title | All in Good Time |
| next_year | 2010 |
| :: |
| name = Snacktime! | type = studio | artist = Barenaked Ladies | cover = Snacktime.jpg | alt = | released = 6 May 2008 | recorded = November–December 2007 | venue = | studio = | genre = Alternative rock, children's music | length = 53:50 | label = Desperation | producer = Michael Phillip Wojewoda | prev_title = Talk to the Hand: Live in Michigan | prev_year = 2007 | next_title = All in Good Time | next_year = 2010 | rev1 = Allmusic | rev1Score = | rev3 = Entertainment Weekly | rev3Score = B+
Snacktime! is a children's-themed studio album by Canadian band Barenaked Ladies released on 6 May 2008 by Desperation Records. A companion book was written with artwork by multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hearn, who also contributed artwork for the album. It is the final Barenaked Ladies release to include Steven Page, who departed the band on 25 February 2009. He was subsequently quoted, saying of the album, "[i]t was a lot of fun to do, but it wasn't my idea. I was along for the ride."
Snacktime! reached number 10 on the Canadian charts and peaked at No. 61 on the Billboard 200. It also won a 2009 Juno Award for the Children's Album of the Year.
Track listing
| headline = | extra_column = Lead vocals Backup vocals
| title1 = 7 8 9 | extra1 = Ed Robertson | writer1 = Robertson | length1 = 1:33
| title2 = The Ninjas | extra2 = Steven Page | writer2 = Page | length2 = 1:06
| title3 = Pollywog in a Bog | extra3 = Jim Creeggan (lead vocal in a normal voice) Steven Page (backups) Ed Robertson (frog impressions) | writer3 = Creeggan/Robertson | length3 = 3:05
| title4 = Raisins | extra4 = Ed Robertson (lead) Kevin Hearn, Steven Page (backups) | writer4 = Robertson | length4 = 1:40
| title5 = Eraser | extra5 = Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Steven Page, Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart | writer5 = Hearn | length5 = 2:24
| title6 = I Can Sing | extra6 = Ed Robertson (lead) Kevin Hearn, Steven Page (backups) | writer6 = Robertson | length6 = 1:09
| title7 = Louis Loon | extra7 = Steven Page | writer7 = lyrics: Creeggan/Robertson; music: Creeggan | length7 = 2:58
| title8 = Food Party / Food Party Backsell and Canadian Snacktime Trilogy Intro in an Indoor Tone of Voice | extra8 = Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Steven Page, Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart | writer8 = Barenaked Ladies | length8 = 1:40
| title9 = The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy I: Snacktime | extra9 = Kevin Hearn | writer9 = Hearn | length9 = 3:30
| title10 = The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy II: Popcorn | extra10 = Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson | writer10 = Hearn | length10 = 1:17
| title11 = The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy III: Vegetable Town | extra11 = Kevin Hearn | writer11 = Hearn | length11 = 2:31
| title12 = Drawing | extra12 = Steven Page | writer12 = Hearn | length12 = 1:44
| title13 = Humungous Tree | extra13 = Steven Page | writer13 = Hearn | length13 = 3:29
| title14 = My Big Sister | extra14 = Ed Robertson | writer14 = Robertson | length14 = 0:54
| title15 = Allergies | extra15 = Kevin Hearn, Tyler Stewart | writer15 = lyrics: Stewart/Hearn; music: Barenaked Ladies | length15 = 1:48
| title16 = I Don't Like / Eine kleine Nachtmusik | extra16 = Steven Page, Ed Robertson | writer16 = lyrics: Page/Robertson; music: Robertson/Mozart | length16 = 3:07
| title17 = What a Wild Tune | extra17 = Ed Robertson | writer17 = Hearn | length17 = 2:32
| title18 = Bad Day | extra18 = Steven Page | writer18 = Page | length18 = 3:42
| title19 = Things | extra19 = Ed Robertson | writer19 = Robertson | length19 = 0:57
| title20 = Curious | extra20 = Steven Page, Ed Robertson | writer20 = Page/Robertson | length20 = 2:01
| title21 = A Word for That | extra21 = Ed Robertson (lead) Kevin Hearn, Steven Page (backups) | writer21 = Robertson | length21 = 1:40
| title22 = Wishing | extra22 = Ed Robertson | writer22 = Robertson | length22 = 2:12
| title23 = Crazy ABC's | extra23 = Steven Page, Ed Robertson | writer23 = Lyrics: Page/Robertson; music: Robertson | length23 = 3:49
| title24 = Here Come the Geese | extra24 = Kevin Hearn | writer24 = Hearn | length24 = 3:13
Guest stars
The first song in the Canadian Snacktime Trilogy, "Snacktime", features vocal contributions from celebrity guests and children of the band members, each stating their favourite snack. The following list presents each participant and their preferred snack, appearing in the order they are heard in the song.
- Geddy Lee, barbecue potato chips
- Jonah Page, marshmallows
- Harland Williams, blueberry pie
- Finn Creeggan, crackers
- Lyle Lovett, watermelon
- Hazel Stewart, nori
- Sarah McLachlan, chocolate
- Ben Page, 3 lb lobster
- Martin Tielli, olives
- Hannah Robertson, salt & vinegar chips
- David Suzuki, senbei
- Jason Priestley, macaroni & cheese
- Arden Robertson, popcorn
- Gord Downie, peanut butter & crackers
- Isaac Page, ice cream
- Mike Smith (as Bubbles), pickled eggs
- Mili Stewart, Cheezies
- "Weird Al" Yankovic, honey roasted peanuts
- Lyle Robertson, jellybeans
- Janeane Garofalo, microwaved chocolate doughnuts
- Kevin Hearn (as Zignon Five), microchips
- Gordon Lightfoot, pasta The trilogy concept is influenced by the song "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" by Gordon Lightfoot.
References
References
- Collar, Matt. "Barenaked Ladies: Snacktime!". [[Allmusic]].
- Clarke, Eileen. (2008-05-30). "What's new in Kids' albums".
- [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1046701/ninjas-raisins-present-on-bnl-kids-album Billboard.com: "Ninjas, Raisins Present On BNL Kids Album"]
- McCoy, Heath. (July 21, 2009). "Steven Page stripped bare". Ottawa Citizen.
- [http://www.realrocknews.com/rushs-geddy-lee-to-guest-on-childrens-cd/ Rush's Geddy Lee To Guest On Children's CD]
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