Mommy Says No!
Asylum Street Spankers · 2007
46 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A playful blend of jazz, folk, and humor that captures the whimsical spirit of childhood imagination.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Only Love Me for My Lunchbox — This track stands out with its humorous narrative about affection tied to material possessions, showcasing the band's witty lyricism and catchy melodies.
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Mommy Says No! — The title track encapsulates the album's playful essence, addressing childhood defiance with an upbeat tempo and engaging instrumentation that invites listener participation.
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When I Grow Up — This song reflects on aspirational dreams through a child's perspective, combining heartfelt lyrics with a jazzy arrangement that highlights the band's musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and folk with humor, showcasing varied instrumentation and playful themes.
What we noticed
- The album features a playful use of varied instrumentation, with tracks often shifting between traditional jazz elements and whimsical folk influences.
- Several tracks incorporate humorous themes and childlike perspectives, evident in titles like 'You Only Love Me for My Lunchbox' and 'Boogers'.
- The tempo varies significantly across the album, with some tracks maintaining a brisk pace while others slow down to create a more reflective mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Be Like You 3:36
- 2 Training Wheel Rag 2:28
- 3 You Only Love Me for My Lunchbox 5:06
- 4 Everybody Loves My Baby 2:51
- 5 Sidekick 4:30
- 6 When I Grow Up 5:20
- 7 Mommy Says No! 2:15
- 8 Don't Turn Out the Light 4:47
- 9 Boogers 4:11
- 10 Sliver 1:58
- 11 Super Frog 4:08
- 12 Think About Your Troubles 3:04
- 13 Outro 1:50
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