Justin Roberts’ “Wlid Life” album cover
You had me at “Justin Roberts.”
One of the kids musicians whose music has been part of our life since our first kid’s toddlerhood,, Justin Roberts, has a brand-new album coming out in just a month. It’s called Wild Life, and of course we’re very excited for it here at Zooglobble HQ, even though we’re long past the first year of parenthood, which is Roberts’ inspiration for his latest album.
With a name like Wild Life, you might think that the album is full of revved-up rave-ups — Roberts is pretty good at those — but tracks like “I’ve Got The World (for You)” are a little more reserved. Think “Wlid Life” as in messed up, tousled hair rather than anything disastrous. Roberts’ lyrical warmth and ear for hooks remains as sharp as ever, even as he plays more in the key of Paul Simon (hello, Graceland!) than Paul Westerberg.
I’m happy to feature a world premiere of “I’ve Got The World (for You)” for your listening pleasure. I’ve got a feeling this and the whole album will feature in a lot of parent-infant time in the year ahead.
Wild Life is out on February 28th — preorder or pre-save the album at your family’s favorite listening place here.
