Snacktime!
Barenaked Ladies · 2008
54 min · 24 tracks · alternative rock
A whimsical collection of playful tunes that blend childlike wonder with clever wordplay and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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7 8 9 Start here — This track cleverly plays with numbers through a humorous narrative, setting the tone for the album's playful spirit right from the start.
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The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: I) Snacktime — The trilogy opener embodies the album's joyful exploration of food-related themes, combining engaging rhythms with witty lyrics that appeal to both kids and adults.
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Pollywog in a Bog — With its melodic charm and quirky storytelling, this song captures the essence of childhood curiosity and imagination, making it relatable for young listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's playful approach and varied instrumentation create an engaging children's music experience.
What we noticed
- Each song employs playful lyrics that often incorporate humor and wordplay, appealing to both children and adults.
- Several tracks include call-and-response elements, inviting listener participation and engagement.
- The instrumentation varies from track to track, with some songs featuring acoustic guitar while others incorporate piano and light percussion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical charm for all ages
- short bursts of playful fun
- for family sing-alongs
- great for lighthearted moments
- engaging storytelling with humor
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, introspective themes
- want longer immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — First children's album showcasing a departure from their established pop-rock sound.
- Themes
- childhood whimsy· playful storytelling· snack-themed adventures
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, Snacktime! marked Barenaked Ladies' first children's album, showcasing their versatility beyond pop-rock. At this point in their career, the band had already established themselves as a staple in the alternative rock scene since their debut in the early '90s and were exploring new creative avenues following their successful albums like Barenaked Ladies Are Me (2006).
- Stylistic neighbors
- They Might Be Giants· Guster· Ben Folds Five
Tracklist
- 1 7 8 9 Start here 1:32
- 2 The Ninjas 1:06
- 3 Pollywog in a Bog 3:05
- 4 Raisins 1:39
- 5 Eraser 2:23
- 6 I Can Sing 1:09
- 7 Louis Loon 2:57
- 8 Food Party 1:39
- 9 The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: I) Snacktime 3:30
- 10 The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: II) Popcorn 1:17
- 11 The Canadian Snacktime Trilogy: III) Vegetable Town 2:30
- 12 Drawing 1:43
- 13 Humungous Tree 3:30
- 14 My Big Sister 0:54
- 15 Allergies 1:48
- 16 I Don’t Like 3:06
- 17 What a Wild Tune 2:31
- 18 Bad Day 3:42
- 19 Things 0:57
- 20 Curious 2:00
- 21 A Word for That 1:40
- 22 Wishing 2:11
- 23 Crazy ABC’s 3:49
- 24 Here Come the Geese 3:12
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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