Fun O' Clock

PreS-Gr 5—Performer and educator Nick Deysher is the creative powerhouse behind In the Nick of Time's newest album. Headlining as the lead vocalist and playing many of the instruments on each of the 14 original songs, Deysher proves again and again his respect for the varied musical tastes of children and their parents. While the album features musical genres from rock to jazz to Irish jigs and everything in between, the transitions between songs are seamless. Deysher continually demonstrates his knowledge of topics that have kid appeal by including lyrics about a favorite pair of sneakers, what it's like to have a best friend, and the joy of dancing. Often joined on vocals by his wife, Tracey Freitag, the duo give energy to such characters as Wrong Way Joe who "wanted to play baseball but couldn't catch a bat," and the knight and the princess in "Hey Nonny No." Unique additions such as the rap "Mama Don't Allow," which will remind parents of the Beastie Boys, and the ukulele-driven "Namaste" round out an album that children and adults alike will sing and dance along to again and again.