Radio Disney: Kid Jams, Vol. 3

Radio Disney: Kid Jams, Vol. 3
From the airwaves of "the mouse brand" on the AM dial into your home stereo comes a slice of Radio Disney's top cuts. Packaging the high-rotation hits of its very limited playlist, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 3 is long on teen pop stars and--surprise!--short on substance. That won't make it any less satisfying for your precocious 7 year old who thinks Britney Spears ("Thinkin' About You") is pop music, or that Smash Mouth's "All Star" contains one of the catchiest rock lyrics to hit the mass medium of radio in a long time. With Destiny's Child's "Jumpin' Jumpin' (Party Mix)" and that wacky and annoying "Hampster Dance Song," plus The Vengaboys aerobic workout of "We Like to Party" and other cuts from Vitamin C, Myra, Nobody's Angel, BBMak, Tik 'n Tak, and even the ever-tasty blues-laced Radio Disney station ID (complete with snippets of their affected DJs), Jams Vol. 3 is proof again that contemporary pop music needs to grow up faster than the kids who are listening to it. --Martin Keller
Customer Review: Totally Radio Disney!
This is the very first Radio Disney CD I ever purchased. Unlike all the other volumes, when one song ends the next song begins, crossfading over the ending of the previous one. There are no silent interval pauses before the next track starts - this album is like the Radio Disney station on a CD! The music is non-stop, you will love all the songs. I liked every one of them and my very favorites include "The Hampster Dance," "All Star," "Mamma Mia," and "Vacation." I gave each track on this CD a perfect 10, so overall, Jams 3 gets a perfect score of 10! This is what I have to say about each song. Back Here - This BBMak hit is totally great. Mamma Mia - This is my second favorite song in this volume. The A-teens were a big hit at that time when their ABBA Generation CD came out. All Star - The third best song. Smash Mouth's song totally rocks! How Do I Feel? - This "Burrito" song was good. What else can I say. Jumpin' Jumpin' (Party Mix) - This is a more appropriate version when it comes to Radio Disney's music. The Hampster Dance Song - BB Good, one of the Radio Disney DJ's, was right. This is "the very best song" of all! Every time I hear this song, I can't help but dance wildly to the music. This song makes me go absolutely crazy! This is my top favorite hit from this volume! It's a lot of fun! Dance With Me (Radio Disney Edit) - For children, this version is more suitable for them to listen. Some of the lyrics are a bit different like "Let's have fun" instead of "Let's make love." Thinkin' About You - This song by Britney Spears is really rockin'! But still, I wonder why they didn't include the Backstreet Boys like in the previous two volumes. They were a big hit just like Britney at that time. We Like To Party - I don't know if this is "the perfect Radio Disney theme song," like Ernie D says, but this is another one of those songs that I go wild over. It really makes you move! Don't Say You Love Me - This song can be heard in Pokemon, the First Movie. What more can I say about this song? Vacation - Tied with "Mamma Mia" for my second favorite song, this is one of the hottest tracks in this volume! If I can remember correctly, this song can be heard in Pikachu's First Vacation. You'll want to get up, party, and vacation with this song. Dancing In The Street - From Disney's Recess: School's Out, Myra's version of this golden oldie can really get ya jammin'! I'm still trying to figure out who the original artist of this song is. If You Wanna Dance - This is more of a dance club hit than a Radio Disney song, but it's still good. It rocks! Upside Down - I love this song! It can turn your party, well, upside down. What else? Valentino - What an ending to an album like Radio Disney Jams 3! I don't know why they put this song in this volume, but I think one reason would be that it came out the day before Valentines Day. To summarize, all songs on Radio Disney Jams 3 will get your party rollin'. There's no other volume in this series that is just like volume 3.
Customer Review: Good CD
Radio Disney Jams 3 is a good cd. The only thing I don't like about this cd is when a song begins, you hear the previous song just ending. Commonly called a crossfade with no break in between tracks. This would drive you crazy if you upload these songs to your iPod.


Dinosaur: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack
With his score to the effects-heavy Disney dazzler Dinosaur, James Newton Howard proves there's no emotion or action he's beyond evoking with convincing bravado through his prodigious command of melody. Beginning with the water-pure, exploratory, near new-agey opening track, "Inner Sanctum/The Nesting Grounds," Howard sets his listeners up for a range of emotions. Danger and adventure come with "The End of Our Island," a highly textured face-off between hunter and hunted with excellent cymbal- and timbale-driven percussion. "Raptors/Stand Together" has a creepy sense of stalking, and "The Carnotaur Attack," is every bit as ominous as the theme to Jaws. Then there's "Kron & Aladar Fight" with a clashing that suggests chaotic energy. A mood of triumph comes with the inspiring march "Across the Desert," and "Finding Water" satisfies with its quality of resolution. "Breakout" provides the unmistakable sense of succeeding at some Sisyphean task and attendant celebrations. Traditional African rhythms, as on "The Courtship," support vocal arrangements by Grammy- and Tony-Award winning Lebo M. (best known for his work on The Lion King) and sometimes chirpy, cheerful chanting, as in "It Comes with a Pool." Less gut-driven but not a pinch less powerful is the gentle, beautiful "The Cave," an orchestral piece well worth several punches of any CD player's Repeat button. For a closer, this 16-song CD's "Epilogue" sweepingly parts the clouds to reveal sunshine and hope as only Disney could and, as usual, it works. In a little less than an hour, the Dinosaur soundtrack succeeds in taking its listeners on a 65-million-year journey without a regrettable moment. --Tammy La Gorce
Customer Review: Classic!
a classic cd perfect for somone who is a huge dinosaur fan. the songs are splendid
Customer Review: Breathtaking....
I had bought this album simply for the track " The Egg Travels' but I was in for a surprise. James Newton Howard had created a masterpiece. A one of a kind score. Everything was so entertaining. If it wasn't beautiful it was tense and exciting. The best thing about this album his approach with the African voices and rhythms. This score is one of my absolute favorites. I've listened to it so many times and I'm still not tired of it. A must own for those who love great film music.