Snacktime! is the debut children's album by Canadian band Barenaked Ladies released on May 6, 2008.[3] 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 album to include Steven Page, who departed the band on February 25, 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."[4]
Snacktime! reached #10 on Canadian charts and peaked at #61 on the Billboard 200. It also won a Juno Award in 2008 in the Best Children's Album category.
[edit] Track listing
All songs written and composed by Steven Page and Ed Robertson, except where noted.
| Lead vocals |
| 1. |
"7 8 9" |
Ed Robertson |
1:33 |
| 2. |
"The Ninjas" |
Steven Page |
1:06 |
| 3. |
"Pollywog In A Bog" (Jim Creeggan, Ed Robertson) |
Jim Creeggan |
3:05 |
| 4. |
"Raisins" |
Ed Robertson |
1:40 |
| 5. |
"Eraser" |
Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Steven Page, Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart |
2:24 |
| 6. |
"I Can Sing" |
Ed Robertson |
1:09 |
| 7. |
"Louis Loon" (Jim Creeggan, Steven Page, Ed Robertson) |
Steven Page |
2:58 |
| 8. |
"Food Party" |
Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Steven Page, Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart |
1:40 |
| 9. |
"The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: Snacktime" (Kevin Hearn) |
Kevin Hearn |
3:30 |
| 10. |
"The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: Popcorn" |
Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson |
1:17 |
| 11. |
"The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: Vegetable Town" (Kevin Hearn) |
Kevin Hearn |
2:31 |
| 12. |
"Drawing" |
Steven Page |
1:44 |
| 13. |
"Humungous Tree" |
Steven Page |
3:29 |
| 14. |
"My Big Sister" |
Ed Robertson |
0:54 |
| 15. |
"Allergies" |
Tyler Stewart |
1:48 |
| 16. |
"I Don't Like" |
Steven Page, Ed Robertson |
3:07 |
| 17. |
"What a Wild Tune" |
Ed Robertson |
2:32 |
| 18. |
"Bad Day" |
Steven Page |
3:42 |
| 19. |
"Things" |
Ed Robertson |
0:57 |
| 20. |
"Curious" |
Steven Page |
2:01 |
| 21. |
"A Word for That" |
Ed Robertson |
1:40 |
| 22. |
"Wishing" |
Ed Robertson |
2:12 |
| 23. |
"Crazy ABC's" |
Steven Page, Ed Robertson |
3:49 |
| 24. |
"Here Come The Geese" (Kevin Hearn) |
Kevin Hearn |
3:13 |
[edit] "Snacktime" guest callers
The first song in the Canadian Snacktime Trilogy, entitled "Snacktime", features numerous guest callers stating their favourite snack. Some of these callers are celebrities while others are children of the band. Some of the celebrities[5] and children with their respective snacks of choice are listed below, in order of appearance.
- 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, sembei
- Jason Priestley, macaroni & cheese
- Arden Robertson, popcorn
- Gordon 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 track itself (along with the two following) is named for Lightfoot's Canadian Railroad Trilogy.
[edit] References
