(A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The) Toystore
Eleanor Day
Dimples
The Letter
Pianosaurus is the first all-toy instrument band. From New York, this three-piece ensemble plays a variety of catchy, rock-oriented songs on an assortment of toy instruments, all of which are readily available in toy store... more »s nationwide. The instruments, that is. Must be heard! This 1987 album was produced by Peter Holsapple.« less
Pianosaurus is the first all-toy instrument band. From New York, this three-piece ensemble plays a variety of catchy, rock-oriented songs on an assortment of toy instruments, all of which are readily available in toy stores nationwide. The instruments, that is. Must be heard! This 1987 album was produced by Peter Holsapple.
CD Reviews
WHY HAVENT I HEARD OF THIS SOONER?
Kevin Alvir(kevhead59@hotmail.com) | Washington DC | 04/27/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"let me say i have never heard of this band until two weeks ago, and let me say i have been pleasantly surprised. theyhave the charm and wit of jonathan richman, and a playful way of music much like the elephant 6 bands. the songs here are a whole lot of fun and charming.... i heard that they had another album in the can after this one that showed a progression in their music, too bad alex had to skip town and leave it in record limbo, i hope someday their follow-up will be ressurected and pianosaurus can be realized for the ididot savant genius. find this album!"
Rockin', rollin' music played on toys.
Elizabeth A. Miller | Ashburn, VA United States | 01/26/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Real fun, real music, real toys. Plinking piano, plastic guitar, loving renditions of "The Letter" and "Memphis". Great original music too. You'll love "Love is a Two-Way Street" and all the rest. I first heard this album in '87 and it's still one of my faves."
MY DAY IS MADE!
PJD | San Antonio, TX United States | 10/02/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have owned this album on cassette since it came out, and long lamented the possible demise of said tape. NOW, this wonderful, shamelessly pop- bubblegum music played most cleverly on toy instruments is preserved for near-eternity.
A little background, as I know it: all the musicians on this recording were classical music students at Cambridge. They were trying to get back to campus after a trip, didn't have enough cash to get all of them home, so they used the money they did have, and bought toy instruments to play on the corner. Busking got them enough $$ to get back to school, and enough a reputation that this album then resulted. Sadly, they never followed it up, but I am pleased to see they have not been forgotten!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I have for nearly two decades."
Rock with TOY Instruments!!
MewzikFreek | Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire United Kingdom | 01/11/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Pianosaurus are summed up in one word - FUN! Imagine coming up with the idea of compiling an album of tunes, all played on TOY instruments. If there was any justice in this world this would have been a huge hit on its release many years ago but it didn't make it - Shame! If you want a great place to start sampling this album then download "Ready To Rock" with its pinkety-plonkety piano beat - or buy the album and get on down to "(A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the) Toystore". You will laugh and be the envy of all your friends. Enjoy!"
Track Listings (17) - Disc #1