Music: Raise a Ruckus - Hullabaloo

Artist(s): Hullabaloo

Genre: Children's Music

Label: Hullabaloo

Release Date: 07/04/2012

Edited Version Available: Yes

Parental Advisory: No

Other Choices: Best of Hullabaloo, Country Sings Disney, Kid's Country Song & Dance

Common Sense Says: Fun, feel-good tunes will inspire little ones to dream big.

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Parents need to know
Parents need to know that Raise a Ruckus, from acclaimed and beloved children's band Hullabaloo, cotinues to raise the bar for kids' songs that not only encourage lots of movement and giggles, but also include mini-lessons the whole family can appreciate.

• Families can talk about ways to use your imagination. How can you have fun without technology?
• What are your favorite songs here? What instruments do you hear?
• Can you come up with a song of your own? What are some silly stories you could set to music?

What's the story?
Hullabaloo, known for their acclaimed storytelling songs, continue to set the standard with their 10th studio album, RAISE A RUCKUS. The 12 folk-country tracks from this beloved Southern California band raise the roof on fun in the sun and rain, silly spelling, and even rocket shoes.

Is it any good?
Whether signing about swingin' like a chimpanzee or flying to the moon in fancy rocket shoes, Hullabaloo knows how to capture the essence of childhood moments and put them to upbeat country beats that kids and parents can dance, giggle, and sing to. "Dad Upside Down" makes spelling silly and "Say Yes" proves the value of a good vocabulary, even for a preschooler. Musical storytelling and funny lyrics make Raise a Ruckus the perfect soundtrack for anytime fun.