Snacktime! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Snacktime! |
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| Studio album by
Barenaked Ladies
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| Released | 6 May 2008 | |||
| Recorded | November - December 2007 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, children's music | |||
| Length | 53:50 | |||
| Label | Desperation | |||
| Producer | Michael Phillip Wojewoda | |||
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| Allmusic |   |
Snacktime! is a children's-themed studio album by Canadian band B-Ladies released on May 6, 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 B-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."
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
| No. | Title | Lead vocals | Length |
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| 1. | "7 8 9" | Ed Robertson | 1:33 |
| 2. | "The Ninjas" | Steven Page | 1:06 |
| 3. | "Pollywog In A Bog" | 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" | Steven Page | 2:58 |
| 8. | "Food Party" | Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Steven Page, Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart | 1:40 |
| 9. | "The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy I: Snacktime" | Kevin Hearn | 3:30 |
| 10. | "The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy II: Popcorn" | Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson | 1:17 |
| 11. | "The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy III: Vegetable Town" | 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" | Kevin Hearn, 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, Ed Robertson | 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 | 3:13 |
"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 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
- Gord Downie, peanut butter & crackers
- Isaac Page, ice cream
- Mike Smith (as Bubbles), pickled eggs
- Mili Stewart (Tyler's daughter), 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" (1966) by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.
