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Kidz Bop - "Float On"

This wasn't exactly a single, but er, it sort of was, so forgive me if you take exception. For those that don't know, Kidz Bop is this strange hit repackaging outfit that releases contemporary chart and rock covers sung by children. Usually the results are just harmless fun, inferior versions of songs that are redeemed through cuteness alone. This time however, the new version just unequivocally blows the original out of the water. I don't know what it is exactly. I think the effect is similar to what Bill Callahan's child recruitment does for Smog songs, extracting a bit of fun from something that would otherwise be wallowing in sobriety. Even the Isaac Brock soundalike brings a little something to the table. His singing style borders on parodic, but what really matters is that he sounds like a giant talking forest animal. Good fun. I thank the blogs for this one.
- posted by Shane @ 12:22 AM
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