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IMAGINATION TIME WITH PATRICK:

Imagination Time with Patrick is an up-beat and peppy musical album, combining topics such as zombies and ballerinas to create an adventure that keeps kids guessing, "What's next?"

Made by children's musician and author Patrick Adams, this goofy collection of songs is designed to spark imagination in kids, and keep them active. It wonderfully showcases what you can do with a bit of creativity, and loads of fun. It takes kids on a journey from the Milky Way, to an underwater airplane, and wherever they can think of.

These songs are definitely a fun experience! I would not have thought songs like "Puppy Cat," "Football Bat" or "Fluffy Dinosaur" could exist. Despite the unusual titles they are actually very catchy songs, with most of them having a pop or techno beat to them. My favorite song is "Fluffy Dinosaur" -- the lyrics go into great detail explaining what it would be like to be a "Fluffasaurus Rex." They actually don't seem too scary. You can tell that Patrick had a very fun time making this album. He definitely has the heart of a child. The songs definitely seem whimsical and quirky, with most having a Dr. Seuss feel to them. They cover a wide range of topics that kids are interested in, from unicorns, to werewolves, and nearly everything in between. The sound quality is very good, and not muffled or blurred. It comes across quite clear and understandable despite the out of the box lyrics. The whole album is unusual from start to finish, and entertaining at the same time. Patrick talks, or sings, about being yourself. Through song, he lets his audience know that there is no one like you, and encourages you to go out and show the world what you can do.

The album's message is that things aren't always as they seem. Though a hairless werewolf or a zombie ballerina might seem scary at first, there is no doubt that these silly creatures' main goal is to have fun, and enjoy life. There is no bad language in this album, and nothing to be worried about (unless you are weary of an alien dance party!).

I give Imagination Time with Patrick 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. Imagination Time with Patrick is available now with online retailers or streaming.

By Braedyn M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15

Imagination Time with Patrick is an album full of imagination. My five-year old self would have really enjoyed these songs. It is perfect for younger audiences who want to be silly and have fun. The lyrics discuss everything from hairless werewolves to fluffy dinosaurs.

Patrick Adams is a singer and creator of children's music. His latest album, Imagination Time with Patrick, empowers kids through creative oddities such as a puppy cat, a peanut butterfly, and zombie ballerinas. The songs are designed to make kids laugh and explore all areas of their imagination.

Imagination Time with Patrick has youthful songs that are full of unexpected lyrics. All of the music involves silly topics like the song "Purple Pepperoni Pizza." This is my favorite song, and it reminds me a lot of Sheb Wooley's "Purple People Eater." The words are catchy and easy to remember. I can totally see little kids being inspired to try to order purple food! There are also opportunities for the creation of cute dance moves to the tune of "Alien Dance Party" and "Zombie Ballerina." Some of this music would even be great for brain breaks in elementary classrooms as well as surprise performances in listeners' living rooms. There is some educational value in a few of the songs. For example, kids can learn about the eight planets in "Space Train" as well as the dwarf planet, Pluto. Songs like "Fluffy Dinosaur" and "Puppy Cat" are full of describing words that can help develop creative writing skills. The music does have some unappealing characteristics. The songs can be monotone and repetitive. It is more speaking than singing. The rhythms are very electronic and do not seem to have the same quality of mainstream music. They also are long, so it can be easy to tire of hearing the same lyrics. However, these things make the tunes catchy and easy for young minds to remember.

The album's message is to use your imagination. There are no creatures or ideas too small that can't be activated in young minds. It also encourages children to get off of technology and to unleash their fun power that is already inside of them .The music is kid-friendly and parents do not have to worry about any bad language or content.

I give Imagination Time with Patrick 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 5. The album is available now on Streaming and Online Retailers.

By Kinsley H., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12

The appealing variation on limitless imagination here is fun, but the over synth heavy production is distracting and vocals drenched in reverb is also a weak point. I found the music overpowering the lyrical messages presented in the songs, unfortunately.

Certainly, imagination can be fun and there are some clever titles and lyrics here. The artist seems a bit more interested in the groove than the message. The structure, continuity and style of this collection come from a specific genre that the artist is familiar with, which is fine, but it lacks variety in terms of different influences musically.

I had a hard time getting drawn into the content of this album. Though the album is named Imagination Time and includes songs named for werewolves, zombies, dinosaurs and pizza, I wonder how well it connects with the target audience, but let's let the youth reviewers decide. I am curious to see what our younger reviewers have to say to this point.

Many of the lyrics feel somewhat shoe-horned into the verses. The vocalist does not have a lot of range which is not a bad thing but you have to adjust accordingly. There are certainly musical chops evident here, but knowing when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em is critical.

I give Imagination Time With Patrick 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, just because I think younger ones might find things like werewolves scary.

By John Wood, KIDS FIRST! Music Pro

My new album of fun, silly, imaginative and empowering songs for kids, tackling topics such as hairless werewolves, fluffy dinosaurs, zombie ballerinas and much more!