Balamory (Strike Up The Band) is a must-have cd for any young Balamory fan. This lively cd features many of the character's songs that will keep your youngster singing and dancing to their favourite tunes.
Most of the tracks are longer versions than those played on tv - it is great to hear the full songs. PC Plum's tribute to Queen in "Follow the Clue" is an amazing track - you almost forget he is singing about sticky buns at one point in the song.
Tracks 12 - 14 can be played on your CD Player as normal karaoke tracks. However, if you insert the cd into your PC you'll find it is a CD ROM Enhanced where you can access a Balamory paint package and sing these three tracks with onscreen lyrics.
The CD booklet offers children a few puzzles and other games to play - it is almost like a mini Balamory magazine. Great for travel.
My daughter really enjoys listening to the cd - especially in the car. I personally don't find it annoying and often myself singing along to the songs. Very catchy, indeed.
Track listing is as follows:
1. Strike Up the Band - Miss Hoolie 2. Follow the Clue - PC Plum 3. If You Need a Little Rhythm - Spencer 4. Great Inventions, Groovy Solutions - Archie 5. Sort It! - Penny Pocket 6. Suzie's Cooking - Suzie 7. Cheer You Up - Josie Jump 8. Let Me Take You On A Journey - Edie McCredie 9. Jump Up A Little Higher - Josie Jump 10. Which Coloured House Are We Going To? - Spencer 11. What's The Story in Balamory? - Children singing plus extra bits from Miss Hoolie 12. Sing-along - Strike Up the Band 13. Sing-along - Follow The Clue 14. Sing-along - If You Need A Little Rhythm
Total play time - Approx. 43 minutes
The cd is available at most major retailers and online music shops. It is currently offered at DVD.co.uk for £7.49 plus free shipping.
Highly recommended, great fun.
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