“Where are the albums for kids too old for Laurie Berkner but not ready for Lady Gaga? This year's
best album for that age group is the latest record from the Bay Area band The Hipwaders…Golden State isn't just a great
album for the tweens in your life, it's a great album, period.” - Zooglobble.com
“These guys have a super hip retro
surf sound that is instantly infectious and just plain fun.” – {KID} Independent
“I've stated
before that kids have pretty good BS barometers. The Hipwaders project a happy, healthy, unforced, kid-friendly attitude.
You can enjoy the lyrics and melodies and trust that they came from - and succeed with - the best of intentions…The
Hipwaders celebrate the shared community that music creates, whether it's schoolmates or neighbors, but mainly with family.”
- Mr Jeff 2000
“Be on the lookout for this newest CD from "The Hipwaders" and be warned...once this CD
enters your CD player...you're going to be hooked!” – One Bored Mommy
"In
The Hipwaders’ new CD The Golden State, the trio reimagines some best-loved tunes from their live shows for a home audience.
The result is among my favorite CDs of the year. This album for the whole family even includes “My Dog Steve,”
whose shoutout in rhythmic patter sounds intimate and universal at the same time." - Kathy O'Connell, MetroKids
".This is one collection that will speak to your preschoolers and grade schoolers with smart lyrics that don't
baby-talk down to anyone...my favorite song ('Hey, Josie!') pairs the sweetest lyrics with a chorus that makes
me want to grab the nearest sticky hands and jump around the room for a few minutes." - Christina, Cool Mom Tech/Cool Mom Picks
“The
tunes are catchy, daring in their use of unusual harmonies and vocal lines, and altogether enjoyable to kids and parents alike…Every
song nails the perfect tone in its writing, speaking to kids the way they want to be spoken to: as an audience worthy of respect
and direct discourse.” – Myles McDonnell, You Know, For Kids
