Twink, the Toy Piano Band! Twink, the Toy Piano Band!

Review of Wide Eyed Wild Ride from Babysue

It's always a sunny, happy day here in the babysue plush office suites whenever a new Twink album arrives. And this day is no different. Over the years, Mike Langlie has developed a very passionate and devoted fan base. For those not familiar with Twink, the band is the reigning leader of toy bands on the planet. Whereas others have dabbled with and included the sounds of toys in their music, Langlie has made it his career. He's used toys in ways they've never been used before and he's recorded songs that many would never guess were created with such instruments. In addition to the delightful music, there's the packaging. All Twink releases feature killer artwork that might best be described as kid artwork for adults. We've absorbed and fallen in love with each and every Twink album we've heard. And now we're also in love with Wide Eyed Wild Ride.

The album features sixteen wonderfully inventive cuts that are as cool and light as they are substantial and peculiar. This release will no doubt please Twink fans, as it incorporates all the sounds and ideas we've all come to know and love. Wonderfully creative cuts that will no doubt conjure up the child inside of you. There's so much phony music in the world. These songs are anything but. Killer tracks include "Step Right Up," "Wonder Wheel," "Karma Market," "Buggy Bump," and "Goodnight." This release features mind-bending artwork by Steven Cerio and bubblegum-colored pink vinyl that will boost your brain cells.

As we said, it's always a sunny, happy day here when we receive/hear the latest Twink release. But on this particular day, there was also a strangely sad little bunny jumping around in the grass at our feet. We looked into the bunny's watery eyes and asked him what was wrong, He gently whispered, "No more, no more." For you see, dear readers, it is with great sadness that we must report that this is the last Twink album. For so many years the music of Twink has been a bright spot in our musical universe. But all good things must come to an end. We have no doubt Langlie will continue with other superbly creative endeavors. Whatever this guy does, it will most likely be...amazing.

Do yourself a favor and pick up each and every Twink release before they sell out. This is one inspired musical project that will surely grow in popularity over the coming years and decades. Highly recommended. TOP PICK.

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