Buzz Buzz
Kidz Bop, 2023
8/10
The legendary kids’ artist Laurie Berkner is celebrating the 25 year anniversary of her classic record, Buzz Buzz, and to celebrate the occasion she’s treating us to a special edition that even includes the first ever vinyl pressing of the listen.
The energetic and playful “I Really Love To Dance” opens the listen with Berkner’s cozy voice alongside warm guitar and fiddle, and “The Pretzel Score” follows with glowing vocal harmonies that also inject talking to the sounds of animals, too.
In the middle, the twang bits of “Monster Boogie” complement the swift acoustic guitar, while “The Cookie Bakers Of The Night” recruits well timed keys for the yummy wordplay. “Magic Box”, one of the album’s best, then presents some gorgeous singing amid the intimate strings and dreamy climate.
At the end, “Erie Canal” benefits much from bouncy bass lines that complement the vivid storytelling, and “I Had A Friend” finishes with a quirky folk tune that uses young voices and plenty of upbeat melodies.
If you missed this the first time, this is a great reissue of songs for the whole family, and was the starting point for one of the most impactful careers in kids’ music.
Travels well with: Chandrika Tandon- Ammu’s Treasures; Susie Tallman- Let’s All Sing