Album Notes

"Stuck on Mars" delves into songs about parks, outer space, annoying pets, food parties, going on trash walks, and the joys of being creative. Dave Taylor strives to create kids' music that's infectious, fun, and rough around the edges. With inspiration ranging from Tom Waits, 60s surf, 70s rock, and late 80s hip-hop, Dave hopes "Stuck on Mars" provides kids and their families a different and fresh kids' music sound.

Reviews from his debut, "Big Kids Up Front":

“What an avalanche of refreshing charm! Dave’s vibrant creation betrays inexhaustible comic invention of stunning quality: he is a true original. His enthusiasm and vitality and striking originality will continue to charm children of all ages. What a refreshing breeze for this devotee of Mozart and Brahms!”

- Robert Manson Meyers, National Book Award Winner and
Author of “The Children of Pride” and “From Beowulf to Virginia Woolf”

“Dave's CD is on of the most fun, delightful and
infectious records I've heard in years! Not only is
the music great, but it makes you excited to learn and
explore.”

- Alexander Burke, Composer "The Price is Right", TBS’s “Frank TV”

“This CD does for upper elementary kids what The Wiggles did for preschoolers. ‘Funky Library’ makes you want to dust off that library card and, as you realize that every person is standing on the bus by the end of ‘Give up your seat,’ you are already quite hooked on this music. I promise you’ll find something new to giggle with your kids about each time you listen. In a world where the 7-10 year-olds are bombarded with images and music well beyond their years, Dave Taylor has created music that is edgy, cool and hysterical while very appropriate for the whole family to enjoy together.”

- Jennifer Kuhlmann, Council Coordinator,
Mothers of Preschoolers, International (MOPS)