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White Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
by: Bing Crosby

Release Date October 01, 1999
I love Christmas music, often pulling it out to listen to mid-year. And you'll never catch me listening to anything but Christmas music from Thanksgiving to Christmas. That's why I'm a little ashamed to admit to only just now getting this classic collection.

What I've been missing all these years is a truly wonderful CD. Bing has a rich, strong voice that is pleasing to listen to. The arrangements feel dated, but that's part of the charm. It feels like an old friend from the very first listen.

My only real complaint (and a minor one at that) is the pacing of the album. The first six tracks are all slower numbers. They do include a great version of "Silent Night," and Bing's classic recording of "White Christmas," ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 102
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Sinatra Christmas Album

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
by: Frank Sinatra

Release Date September 17, 2007
I bought this album on the basis of favorable reviews on Amazon and a liking for Christmas music of this type, and was extremely disappointed. The entire album is lackluster; the arrangements are dull, the singing lacks conviction, the song selection is thoughtless. My husband, whose musical tastes are very different from my own, also thinks this album is terrible. We have actually thrown it in our plastic recycling bin, as we don't consider it worth giving away. It's the worst Christmas album I've ever owned.

CD-Charts Position 103
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All Is Calm: Instrumentals for a Contemplative Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
by: Various

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I bought this album on the basis of favorable reviews on Amazon and a liking for Christmas music of this type, and was extremely disappointed. The entire album is lackluster; the arrangements are dull, the singing lacks conviction, the song selection is thoughtless. My husband, whose musical tastes are very different from my own, also thinks this album is terrible. We have actually thrown it in our plastic recycling bin, as we don't consider it worth giving away. It's the worst Christmas album I've ever owned.

CD-Charts Position 104
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When My Heart Finds Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
by: Harry Jr. Connick

Release Date October 30, 2000
A different sort of Christmas album, Harry Connick's CD features the big band sound, strong drums throughout, large choruses in many songs--and Harry Connick. With toe-tapping rhythms and a casual, relaxed attitude prevailing, Connick presents many swingy versions of traditional songs and a number of quiet, soft ballads, accompanied by strings and chorales. Subtlety is not part of the pattern here--the music is, for the most part, bold, celebratory, and full of spirit--with the drums setting the beat and emphasizing the rhythms. The romance of the ballads is emphasized by violins and female choruses.

Throughout the album, Connick sets the pattern of the songs in the first stanza, retaining that pattern throughout, restraining himself ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 105
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Sibelius: Choral Songs

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
from: Finlandia

Release Date April 06, 1998
A different sort of Christmas album, Harry Connick's CD features the big band sound, strong drums throughout, large choruses in many songs--and Harry Connick. With toe-tapping rhythms and a casual, relaxed attitude prevailing, Connick presents many swingy versions of traditional songs and a number of quiet, soft ballads, accompanied by strings and chorales. Subtlety is not part of the pattern here--the music is, for the most part, bold, celebratory, and full of spirit--with the drums setting the beat and emphasizing the rhythms. The romance of the ballads is emphasized by violins and female choruses.

Throughout the album, Connick sets the pattern of the songs in the first stanza, retaining that pattern throughout, restraining himself ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 106
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White Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
by: Bing Crosby & Friends

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A different sort of Christmas album, Harry Connick's CD features the big band sound, strong drums throughout, large choruses in many songs--and Harry Connick. With toe-tapping rhythms and a casual, relaxed attitude prevailing, Connick presents many swingy versions of traditional songs and a number of quiet, soft ballads, accompanied by strings and chorales. Subtlety is not part of the pattern here--the music is, for the most part, bold, celebratory, and full of spirit--with the drums setting the beat and emphasizing the rhythms. The romance of the ballads is emphasized by violins and female choruses.

Throughout the album, Connick sets the pattern of the songs in the first stanza, retaining that pattern throughout, restraining himself ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 107
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The Rat Pack Christmas Album

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
by: Sinatra/Martin/Davis Jnr.

Release Date October 06, 2003
I was disapointed by the quality of the recording - I (probably unrealistically) expected CD quality but found it to be worse that cassette. The songs are not the best but I could have lived with that if the sound had been acceptable. One for the bin in my opinion.

CD-Charts Position 108
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CHRISTMAS SONG

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
by: NAT KING COLE

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I was disapointed by the quality of the recording - I (probably unrealistically) expected CD quality but found it to be worse that cassette. The songs are not the best but I could have lived with that if the sound had been acceptable. One for the bin in my opinion.

CD-Charts Position 109
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Christmas with Julie Andrews

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
by: Julie Andrews

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I was disapointed by the quality of the recording - I (probably unrealistically) expected CD quality but found it to be worse that cassette. The songs are not the best but I could have lived with that if the sound had been acceptable. One for the bin in my opinion.

CD-Charts Position 110
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The Charlotte Church Collection [Box Set]

CD-Charts > Music > Easy Listening
from: Sony Classical

Release Date October 02, 2007
I was disapointed by the quality of the recording - I (probably unrealistically) expected CD quality but found it to be worse that cassette. The songs are not the best but I could have lived with that if the sound had been acceptable. One for the bin in my opinion.