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released on 6 May 2008 by Desperation Records. A companion book was written with artwork by multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hearn, who also contributed artwork for the album. It is the final Barenaked Ladies release to include Steven Page, who departed the band on 25 February 2009. He was subsequently quoted, saying of the album, " was a lot of fun to do, but it wasn't my idea. I was along for the ride." ''Snacktime!'' reached number 10 on the Canadian charts and peaked at 61 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It also won a

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for the Children's Album of the Year.

Track listing

Guests

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, barbecue potato chips * Jonah Page, marshmallows * Harland Williams, blueberry pie * Finn Creeggan, crackers *

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, watermelon * Hazel Stewart,

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, chocolate * Ben Page, 3 lb lobster * Martin Tielli, olives * Hannah Robertson, salt & vinegar chips * David Suzuki, senbei * Short nonsense sound done by a baby *

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, macaroni & cheese * Arden Robertson, popcorn * Gord Downie (died 2017), peanut butter & crackers * Isaac Page, ice cream * Mike Smith (as Bubbles), pickled eggs * Mili Stewart, Cheezies *

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, honey roasted peanuts * Lyle Robertson, jellybeans *

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, microwaved chocolate doughnuts * Kevin Hearn (as Zignon Five), microchips *

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References

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