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Shambala | Rockapella | 2:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Flamingo Sing | Rockapella | 3:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Here Comes the Sun | Rockapella | 2:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Off My Mind | Rockapella | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Summertime Blues | Rockapella | 3:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lazy River | Rockapella | 3:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Smile In My Heart | Rockapella | 3:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dance With Me | Rockapella | 2:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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No Doubt At All | Rockapella | 2:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Millennial Lady | Rockapella | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Jenny Come Away | Rockapella | 3:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Surfin' Safari | Rockapella | 3:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
The fine art of a cappella is alive and well in the capable vocal range of Rockapella, an East Coast quintet best-known for its contributions to the award-winning PBS show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? They're slightly more pop-oriented than the soul-gospel flavored masterminds of the genre, Take 6, but no less inventive. More precisely, with Smilin', they're looking for the surf crowd, putting a mystical looking big wave on the CD cover, and a photo of them jumping sunsplashed waves on the back. Musically, they attack "Summertime Blues" with a spirited funk energy, playful instrumentation created by voice alone, and more improvisation than classic rockers usually get. The fun in the sun continues on the sashaying cool of "Here Comes the Sun," and those who enjoy mainstream romances will enjoy tracks like "Off My Mind," whose light teen-flavored spirit has an *NSYNC quality. The charms of the more straightforward romances is eclipsed by the fun of their covers, which conclude with none other than "Surfin' Safari," which approximates the Beach Boys harmonies but adds some electronic, vocal, and percussive enhancements as per the new millennium. Those sounds are a bit distracting, but show capabilities of the human voice rarely heard these days in pop music.
Customer Reviews
Some very enjoyable songs
This album is awesome! For anyone who likes acapella, it is a must buy. Like any nomal cd, there are a few great songs, many good songs and a couple bad songs. But, it is really a good cd. I suggest that you buy at leat a song or two.
Listen to Surfin' Safari.
Oh. My. God. One of the most insane vocal experiences of the entire CD; it shows off the intense, raw vocal talent of this group. Mind you, I watched them on "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego", so this was a natural find for me. They went in an entirely different direction with this album, but completely and totally PIMPED OUT this one. Listen and love.
Rockapella: Smilin'
This is great music. It's hard to believe that there are only five of them. Their ranges and musical ability will blow you away. You won't be able to tell that the "drummer" is making all his sounds with his voice or that the bass can sing so low. They really bring the music to life.
Biography
Genre: Pop
Years Active: '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Rockapella
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Stand By Me | In Concert (Live) | 3:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego? | Live In Japan | 5:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight | In Concert (Live) | 2:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Silver Bells | Christmas | 3:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It's a Small World | Comfort & Joy | 3:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Zombie Jamboree | In Concert (Live) | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Shambala | Smilin' | 2:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Girl | Live In Japan | 1:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego? | In Concert (Live) | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Winter Wonderland | Christmas | 2:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
