Life on a Trampoline

PreS-Gr 3—Sharp and Kinnoin follow up their critically praised 2015 effort Calling All the Elephants with Life on a Trampoline, winner of a Fall 2017 Parents' Choice Gold Award. The dozen songs on the recording are joyous and uplifting, often fun with a few silly bits that keep the overall tone of the production light. The duo harmonize beautifully, often complimenting each other and passing lead vocals playfully. Musical styles range from a bouncy country tune with banjo ("Last Time I Was Here") to blues featuring saxophone and harmonica ("Betty Mumbles") to easy listening (the title cut with a solid rhythm section sound). They tackle kid-friendly topics in many lyrics, including "Squadoosh" (fear of monsters and the dark), "That Thing" (breaking annoying habits), and "We Don't Share" (the importance of sharing). Kinnoin does double duty by playing most of the musical instruments, with a few guests sitting in on several songs. This is sure to be a hit with the whole family.