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Some of the BEST songs yet!

Clarissa Belle | Gill, MA USA | 12/16/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"As a HUGE fan of the American Hi-5 group, I have finally bought my first Aussie CD, and it is GREAT! First off, I have to mention that this CD gives me huge pangs of jealousy because the American cast has only done 4 of these Songs of the Week and really should have done them all. Every one is original, but with that signature Hi-5 upbeat style, and great lyrics! I love "Ch-ch-changing" and "Planet Disco," but of course my favorite is "Action Hero" -- the only problem there being that I'd rather hear Curtis than Nathan, but hopefully the American cast will come out with another CD, too. "Welcome" is a great little song, especially for teaching some basic ASL to children, and I love the "Big Bee Hop" and "Disco Blanket," all of which I use for teaching pre-schoolers. I love having the poster (as I wouldn't know who's who without it!) and my only complaint is that the main singer of the songlets is not identified in the credits -- they don't ever do this, which is too bad because the grown ups don't know even if the kids do! The main point is that Chris Harriot keeps on writing wonderful well worth listening to children's music, the writers have some great lyrics, and Hi-5 (whether Aussie or American!) sure do know how to perform!"

Appropriate pop for the kids.

Melly Bing | 07/28/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Good, clean fun but with lots of edge, energy & style. That's Hi-5.



It's amazing how they keep coming up with fresh new, original material. It's already their 7th series and I'm still enjoying their music fervently.



First 9 tracks are the song-of-the-week(s) and are especially catchy. Comes with karaoke tracks too! What a treat!



As for the selected segment songs, here are my favourites:



16 - Looking For A Friend - Chat's first solo piece featuring Jup-jup. Something you've got to hear.



14 - Wonderful Day - a sweet lullaby by Charli.



17 - Shooting Stars - Everyone loves Kathleen. She often does the slower lullaby-like songs in the show & she does them very effectively. This is a pretty one. A Special Place(track 25) is pretty too.



24 - Luckiest Girl - Charli's the luckiest girl because she gets to test all the toys in the department song. What a cute song!



The songs cover a whole range of themes. There's something for everybody."