Monday, September 20, 2010

The Rattles review and giveaway.

Do the giveaway dance! I was given the opportunity to review the new album, Rattle On by The Rattles. The Rattles are a family friendly quartet of furry animals that sing fun classic rock type songs. The Rattles consist of Gus, Kitty, Hal and Sal who have been friends forever. Don't they sound like someone you'd want you family listening to? I think so.

Here's a fun song called Rattle On to get you acquainted:




I was very excited to listen to this album because I heard that it wasn't cheesy, nursery rhymey songs that you can't wait to turn off. I will admit I was that mom that didn't play the CDs that were too over the top mushy gushy. I just couldn't take too much of it. Especially not a whole CD worth. Sure, they are great for bed time, but anything past that.....

My take on The Rattles is that it's very kid friendly. It was easy listening for me and my kids. My toddler loves all kinds of music and this was no exception. Now my tween on the other hand wasn't so thrilled. Don't feel bad Rattles, she only lives for Justin Bieber. I totally felt a Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band vibe on Rattle On. That was fun. On Wavy Lane I was thinking more on the lines of Simon and Garfunkel. And for R-A-T-T-L-E-S I was totally feeling Bay City Rollers. Don't laugh if I'm the only one who thinks this. Listen to these songs here

You can find loads and loads of fun stuff like pictures, fan club, groovy games and much more on their website here. Do you tweet? If so follow The Rattles here! They are also on Facebook.

Buy it:
Buy the Rattle On CD here for $9.99 or the Rattle On Bundle for $19.99 here.

Win it:
One lucky reader will win their very own copy of The Rattles: Rattle On!

To Enter:
Mandatory-You must visit The Rattles website and tell me something fun you learned. Leave one comment with your fun fact.

If you do not do the mandatory entry all further entries will be deleted. You must leave your email address in each comment. I need an email address to contact you if you win big. I recommend leaving it in this format: iwannawin at  hotmail dot com so you do not receive spam. Leave a separate comment for each method of entry. If all of your entries are put into one comment you will only have one entry in the giveaway. More entries equals more chances for you.
 
Extra Entries:
You may do any or all of the following after the mandatory entry is completed.
 
1. Listen to The Rattles songs and tell me what song on the Rattle On album is your favorite.
2. Publicly follow my blog using the Google Friend Connect (right side of blog). Leave one comment telling me you are a new follower or that you already do. I luv you guys!
3. Share this giveaway on a linky/forum/blog/website. Leave one comment for each place with the link so I can take a peek.
4. Grab my button. Leave one comment with the link so I can see the button love.
 
Note: Giveaway open to US residents only. Giveaway ends October 11 at 10 pm CST. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked. Comments are moderated so if you don't see them right away they are just patiently waiting for me to publish them. Thanks so much Musebox for supplying me with a complimentary CD to listen to. I was not paid in any way. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone. Good luck!

3 comments:

Liz said...

Their tour van is called Sweet Pea, pretty cute! I love that their music teaches sharing and friendship!

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Liz said...

i'm a new follower!

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Liz said...

i like rattle on! cute song!

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