What The Critics Say
Undeniable is the follow-up release to the platinum-selling soundtrack from the computer animation/live-action movie Alvin & the Chipmunks. The 14 tracks include cover versions of songs from Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Peaches & Herb and the Rocky Horror Picture Show along with seven originals. Although this is definitely not the Chipmunks of the '60s, if your family liked the 2007 movie they'll get a kick out of Undeniable. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide
'Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks'
What The Critics Say
This disc contains a dozen seasonal sides from the novelty singing group, the Chipmunks. Like its predecessor, Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks (2003) has become a year-end institution. This is thanks in part to the initial success of multimedia mastermind Ross Bagdasarian's hit 45 "Chipmunk Christmas Song," which spent four weeks atop the singles chart. The Chipmunks actually debuted on Bagdasarian's first number one "Witch Doctor." The sped-up voices of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore were all performed by Bagdasarian with character names inspired by Liberty Records bosses: Al Bennett (Alvin), Si Warnoker (Simon),and sound engineer Ted Keep (Theodore). The concept even spawned a prime-time animated television program called The Alvin Show, which aired from October 14, 1961 through September 12, 1962 on CBS-TV. A glance at the tune-stack lists familiar favorites such as "Deck the Halls," "Hang Up Your Stockin'," "Jingle Bell Rock," "All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)," as well as the Bagdasarian original composition "Wonderful Day." Those looking for the "Chipmunk Christmas Song" should note that it is included on the first volume as well as several of the holiday compilations derived from both Christmas with the Chipmunks platters. Among them are Chipmunks Greatest Christmas Hits (1999) and A Very Chipmunk Christmas (2000). ~ Lindsay Planer, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Of the several Chipmunk albums transferred from record to CD, Chipmunk Adventure is a most deserving one; it spins lightweight fun with sentimentality and values the Chipmunks as feeling and wistful creatures, not just vocalists on high speed. Composer and lyricist Randy Edelman lends a great hand in shaping the world through their eyes, and because the film plot is based on a hot air balloon ride across the continents, it really does involve the world. Songs like "I, Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi" and "Mexican Holiday" will appease fans of the old Chipmunks records. A duet face-off between Chipmunks and Chipettes for the purpose of topping each other is epitomized on "The Girls of Rock N Roll" which became a modern classic. The soft ballads sung by Chipettes, "My Mother," "Flying With the Eagles," and "Off to See the World," are inviting and shockingly emotional. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra provides the beautiful theme song. ~ Peter Fawthrop, All Music Guide
'The A-Files: Alien Songs'
'Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes'
What The Critics Say
Alvin and his Chipmunk brothers seem to creep out of the woodwork when there is a chance they might fit into the current era. With the '90s generation of dance clubbies, they made a hip move with The Dance Mixes. Most of the Chipmunks' humor has been substituted with straightforward dance music, including an English and Spanish version of "Macarena" and Madonna's "Vogue." The most pleasing addition is the remake of "Witch Doctor" which was a number one hit for Ross Bagdasarian (original Chipmunks creator) in the beginning of the Chipmunk fame. Including popular songs like "Love Shack," "I'm Too Sexy," and "Stayin' Alive," the Chipmunks are still marketable, as are the Chipettes if you can tell the difference between vocal groups. They have amped up on style but without one mention of David Seville, there is a deep longing for order -- which was what made the squeaky voices a little more human like. ~ Peter Fawthrop, All Music Guide
'Chipmunk Rock'
'Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks'
'When You Wish upon a Chipmunk'
What The Critics Say
The Chipmunks' Christmas album, A Very Merry Chipmunk, is a collection of standard holiday songs and original numbers performed in the trademark Chipmunk style. Like all of their records, children will find it more entertaining than adults, but this is a very well-made album and should satisfy the group's fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
