Barney Rocks! is the eleventh US studio album from Barney, released on CD and cassette on August 15, 2000 under the music division of Lyrick Studios, making it the final album to be released under the studio. It was soon re-released by Koch Records and HIT Entertainment in 2003 along with previous Barney albums.[3]
On April 10, 2020, the album was transferred to Warner Music Group's Arts Music division, along with other Barney albums, as Mattel entered into an exclusive, multi-year global music licensing agreement between the company, announced on May 1, 2020.[4]
The album was released the same day as Come on Over to Barney's House, while also being inspired from the video, and it was the only studio album to have Barney voiced by Duncan Brannan.
The album sticks with the theme of pop/rock and having a musical styling of that genre but aged appropriate for children.
Following the release of Barney Rocks!, a Spanish language version, Barney Rocks! (En Español!), was released on March 2, 2001. Inspired by the album, a stage show was performed in Mexico from 2010-2011 titled Barney Rocks! El Concierto en Vivo! taking songs from the album and other Barney media.
Release and promotion[]
In support of the album, alongside the VHS & DVD of Come On Over to Barney's House and the Barney for Baby clothing line, Lyrick kicked off an eight market mall tour dubbed Barney's Open House, which was co-sponsored by Betters Homes and Gardens. The tour marked the first public mall tour of Barney since 1992.[5]
Critical reception[]
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
allmusic | 3/5 stars |
At AllMusic, MacKenzie Wilson rated the album 3 stars out of 5, saying that "Barney Rocks!" is "energetic, danceable children's tunes".[6]
Track listing[]
Personnel[]
Credits for Barney Rocks! adapted from AllMusic.
Managerial and creative
Vocals
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Production
Visuals and imagery
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Release history[]
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Original | August 15, 2000 | Cassette • CD | Lyrick |
United Kingdom | 2001 | Universal | |
Various | 2003 | HIT • Koch | |
January 11, 2005 | CD | ||
November 30, 2011[8] | digital download | HIT | |
April 10, 2020[9] | digital download • streaming | Arts • Mattel |
Trivia[]
- The version of "Anything Can Happen" on the album is the same one used in Come on Over to Barney's House but shortened.
- The DVD version of Come on Over to Barney's House includes four songs from this album. However, because this album was not complete as the DVD was being produced, none of the recordings are exactly as they were on the album. The songs, "I Just Can't Wait", "By Myself", and "I Put a Smile On", feature Bob West as the voice of Barney, despite the fact that the character was voiced by Duncan Brannan in the finished album. The recording of "I Put a Smile On" was taken from Barney's Musical Castle.
Videos[]
Promo[]
See Also[]
References[]
- ↑ Barney Rocks! - Barney | Songs, Reviews, Credits | Allmusic
- ↑ Barney Rocks! Credits
- ↑ KOCH Entertainment and HIT Entertainment's Lyons Partnership, L.P. Ink Deal for Barney(R) the Dinosaur Audio Catalog
- ↑ Toy Story: Warner Music Pairs With Mattel to Play With Songs From Barbie, Thomas, American Girl
- ↑ BARNEY STARS IN DINO-SIZE MALL-TOUR CAMPAIGN BY LYRICK
- ↑ Barney Rocks! - Barney | Songs, reviews, Credits | AllMusic
- ↑ Barney Rocks! Lyrics
- ↑ Barney Rocks MP3 Music Download
- ↑ Barney - Barney Rocks! | Down in the Valley - Music, Movies, Minneapolis & More