We have the CD in the car and listen to it all the time. What a professional sounding recording. I can tell you guys put a lot of work into it. The songs are so sweet and thoughtful, both lyrically and musically.
This is my new favorite CD. Mike Dakota definitely is a great songwriter and musician. Try, "There Was A Time," "Bigger," or "I'll Be Your Dad Forever." These songs will take you back to a very special place.
My children loved this CD and opted to spend an hour coloring while listening to it instead of watching TV. This is the type of singing that goes on in bedrooms and nurseries all over the world all through time. It is not over processed, or "silly". Your children will not outgrow this one. The songs tend to flow into each other so it is nice for driving too.
The music throughout is charming,(and as an aside—it is almost strange to listen to songs and actually understand the words!). “Story of a Family is so bittersweet. Wonderful fiddle work on many songs. This CD would make a great family or baby shower present!
This CD is a real treasure. It transports the listener to places in our shared human experience that few other songs have reached, and accomplishes that most difficult task, of being tender and heartfelt without being in the least maudlin. Given that all of us have been children and had parents/guardians, it is amazing how few artists attempt to describe childhood and parenthood. One of my favorite songs here is "Story of a Family" which describes the profound emotions of giving up a baby and adopting a baby--the two sides of adoption. Another favorite is "Bigger," on the amazing process of watching kids grow up. What unifies all the songs is their honesty, engaging melodies and powerful evocations of all that is wonderful and magical about childhood and parenting.