Monthly Kids Music Charts for January 2009

Three out of the top five rungs on this month's Kids Music Charts are taken by soundtracks, while They Might Be Giants' Here Comes Science is the only true CD by a current kids' band on the list.

1. They Might Be Giants - Here Comes Science

Courtesy Walt Disney Records

Indie rock legends They Might Be Giants use their quirky pop style to explore all things science-related.

Listen to a clip of "I Am a Paleontologist"

Released September 22, 2009; Walt Disney Records

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2. Various Artists - Disney's Phineas and Ferb Soundtrack

Courtesy Walt Disney Records

Silly but rockin' tunes from the hit Disney Channel tv show. Look for a performance of "Today is Gonna Be a Great Day" by punky pop ska band Bowling For Soup.

Listen to a clip of "S.I.M.P. (Squirrels in My Pants)"

Released September 22, 2009; Walt Disney Records

3. Various Artists - Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome!

Courtesy Filter

Indie music stars and characters from the show share the spotlight. Bands like The Shins, Of Montreal, The Roots, and Chromeo join in the fun.

Released October 20, 2009; Filter

4. Kidz Bop Kids - Kidz Bop 17

Courtesy Razor & Tie

Current Top 40 hits re-recorded by session musicians and sung by a crowd of kids. Blah.

Listen to a clip of the Kidz Bop version of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi"

Released January 26, 2010; Razor & Tie

5. Various Artists - The Princess and The Frog Soundtrack

Courtesy Walt Disney Records

Randy Newman returns to compose music for this animated Disney release, featuring the vocals of Anika Noni Rose. Make sure to check out Dr. John's performance of "Down in New Orleans."