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A Mind of Your Own

The Bright Siders
A Mind of Your Own
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A Mind of Your Own is the debut release from The Bright Siders, the duo of acclaimed songwriter and musician Kristin Andreassen and NYC child psychiatrist Kari Groff, MD. Brimming with uplifting and empowering songs, the album invites its listeners to think deeply on feelings and emotions that come with growing up, while focusing on resilience and mindset. Along with a slew of all-star guests including Ed Helms, The War and Treaty, Oh Pep!, The Hokes (a.k.a. Punch Brothers), Gaby Moreno, and more, The Bright Siders bring profound sensitivity and vivacity to songs about friendship, bullying, anger, acceptance of others, and coping with sadness and change. This music is sure to spark meaningful conversations and bring families closer as they explore the beauty and complexity of their emotional lives together.

Track Listing

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The Song About Songs The Bright Siders featuring The War and Treaty 3:33
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In This Together (Skit) The Bright Siders 0:40
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The Mad Day The Bright Siders featuring Kristin Andreassen and Ed Helms 3:17
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Sad Is Not Forever The Bright Siders featuring Kristin Andreassen and Chris Eldridge 3:32
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The New Kid (Skit) The Bright Siders 0:43
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Forever Friends The Bright Siders featuring Kaia Kater 3:09
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You Do You The Bright Siders featuring Oh Pep! 3:06
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A Lot in Common (Skit) The Bright Siders 0:43
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Vamos a Jugar, Let's Go Play The Bright Siders featuring Gaby Moreno and Joey Ryan 2:24
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Super Busy Kids (Skit) The Bright Siders 1:09
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Jumping Through Hoops The Bright Siders featuring Zara Bode and Gabe Witcher 2:55
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The Talent Show Tryouts (Skit) The Bright Siders 1:18
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Oops! I Made a Mistake The Bright Siders featuring Aaron Jonah Lewis 2:36
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Were You Ever Afraid of the Dark? (Skit) The Bright Siders 0:30
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The Moon & the Stars & Me The Bright Siders featuring Kristin Andreassen 3:19
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Just Keep On Walking (Skit) The Bright Siders 1:01
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Bully This The Bright Siders featuring The Hokes (a.k.a. Punch Brothers) 2:29
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A Mind of Your Own (Skit) The Bright Siders 0:49
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The Song About Songs (Reprise) The Bright Siders featuring The War and Treaty 1:08

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW45084

Year(s) Released

2021

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Genre(s)

Children's
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