CD-Charts Position 31
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Come Darkness, Come Light: Twelve Songs of Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Mary Chapin Carpenter

Release Date November 17, 2008
Disappointing in the extreme.I am an MCC fan but I'm afraid that I find the music on this CD boring.In fact at times I was left wondering whether the tracks had actually changed so alike one another do they sound.
I realise that not all Christmas songs need to be of the 'Jingle Bells' variety but interspersing the occasional 'lighter' track among the slow,nay dreary ones,wouldn't go amiss.

CD-Charts Position 32
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Christmas With the Salvation Army

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Salvation Army Band

Release Date October 22, 2001
Disappointing in the extreme.I am an MCC fan but I'm afraid that I find the music on this CD boring.In fact at times I was left wondering whether the tracks had actually changed so alike one another do they sound.
I realise that not all Christmas songs need to be of the 'Jingle Bells' variety but interspersing the occasional 'lighter' track among the slow,nay dreary ones,wouldn't go amiss.

CD-Charts Position 33
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Children's Christmas! [3d Pop-Up Sleeve]

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Regency Children's Ensemble

Release Date September 12, 2005
Disappointing in the extreme.I am an MCC fan but I'm afraid that I find the music on this CD boring.In fact at times I was left wondering whether the tracks had actually changed so alike one another do they sound.
I realise that not all Christmas songs need to be of the 'Jingle Bells' variety but interspersing the occasional 'lighter' track among the slow,nay dreary ones,wouldn't go amiss.

CD-Charts Position 34
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Nothing But the Best: Christmas Edition

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date November 24, 2008
Disappointing in the extreme.I am an MCC fan but I'm afraid that I find the music on this CD boring.In fact at times I was left wondering whether the tracks had actually changed so alike one another do they sound.
I realise that not all Christmas songs need to be of the 'Jingle Bells' variety but interspersing the occasional 'lighter' track among the slow,nay dreary ones,wouldn't go amiss.

CD-Charts Position 35
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Christmas With The Salvation Army

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Salvation Army

Release Date September 02, 2002
Disappointing in the extreme.I am an MCC fan but I'm afraid that I find the music on this CD boring.In fact at times I was left wondering whether the tracks had actually changed so alike one another do they sound.
I realise that not all Christmas songs need to be of the 'Jingle Bells' variety but interspersing the occasional 'lighter' track among the slow,nay dreary ones,wouldn't go amiss.

CD-Charts Position 36
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Noël - Christmas at King's

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Cambridge David Willcocks, The Choir of King's College

Release Date November 13, 1995
There are different versions of these carols on different cds. This is one of the few collections, where you really get the best of the best. As the other reviewer said it's too good just for Christmas, such beauty in every carol, and the moment I hear them it lifts me, in a way no other music does. If you listen to any Christmas music this year, make sure it's these carols, because I assure you won't be disappointed with the quality, and the beauty of what's on offer. It is Christmas Music at its best. 10 Stars forget 5.

CD-Charts Position 37
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The Christmas Album

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Aled Jones

Release Date November 22, 2004
Another lovely album...Aled has such a soothing voice, abrilliant Christmas album, I know it will be well listened to over the festive season...A must have Christmas CD...Well done again Aled.
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CD-Charts Position 38
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The Three Tenors Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Luciano Pavarotti, Carreras, Domingo

Release Date October 13, 2008
The Three Tenors are on top form here with all their usual pomp. Cantique de Noel as the opening carol is perfect. Few carols are as reverently uplifting and this sets the tone perfectly. The CD provides a lovely contrast to the more well known popular Christmas song collections and adds a sparkle to the decorations when listening.

CD-Charts Position 39
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A Christmas Present From Motown - Volume 1

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Various Artists

Release Date October 08, 2001
Many Motown stars recorded Christmas albums and tracks from those albums have been the source of many Motown Christmas compilations. This is one of a pair of British budget compilations that are as good as any I've seen, with an excellent mix of famous and obscure songs and all the singers you expect to hear.

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Jackson five and Stevie Wonder are each represented by three tracks. The Temptations and Diana Ross and the Supremes each get two tracks, though Diana also gets a solo track. The Four Tops also get two, including one featuring guest vocalist Aretha Franklin. The Funk brothers and Marvin Gaye have one track each.

For me, the highlights are Everyone's a kid at Christmas time (Stevie ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 40
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Elvis' Christmas Album

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Elvis Presley

Release Date September 15, 2008
Elvis' only album of the '50s with no fast tempo rock and roll, and for good reason: it was his first Christmas, so the decibel level had to be lower. He does wail on the incredible blues-rock opener, "Santa Claus Is Back In Town". It's Elvis doin' his thing, driving home the double-entendres. It's been written that this album was banned, and the banners didn't have to go too far into the album to find something...too strong.
"Blue Christmas" is medium-tempo blues-rock, a gem of a tune, featuring a typically great vocal and some genuine Presley low-down blues licks. If there was room back in the day, this could gone into the Top 20.
"Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me" is a nicely syncopated rocker, a soft vocal over a hard beat. It works. ... Read More: