"Tadpoles" is probably the most accessible of the Bonzo's albums including some of their best known songs like the singalong "Hunting Tigers Out in Indiah" and children's favourite "Monster Mash", as well as their hit "Urban Spaceman". However this is to overlook the surprising depth displayed across many of their less celebrated compositions as demonstrated on this particular album by the delicate "By a Waterfall" and brilliant variations on traditional forms in "Dr Jazz" and "Laughing Blues". "Tadpoles" ends with lead singer Vivian Stanshall's rather apt "Canyons of Your Mind" resplendent with Elvis vocals and a guitar solo so terrible it is very funny.
So if you fancy something completely different, that the kids will love on long car journeys, and is guaranteed to raise a smile take a punt on "Tadpoles".
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