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Papa Ain't No Santa Claus, Mama Ain't No Christmas Tree

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by: Various Artists

Release Date October 30, 2006

CD-Charts Position 162
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25 Favourite Christmas Songs

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by: Various Artists

Release Date November 01, 2004
Glancing through the list of tracks, I thought this album would be performed in the traditional style; using choirs backed by classical instruments. However, it is just a compilation of gaudy modern performances in which american-sounding vocals have butchered some beautiful old classics. Steer clear.

CD-Charts Position 163
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Swinging Christmas (Jazz Club)

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by: Various Artists

Release Date October 15, 2007
Glancing through the list of tracks, I thought this album would be performed in the traditional style; using choirs backed by classical instruments. However, it is just a compilation of gaudy modern performances in which american-sounding vocals have butchered some beautiful old classics. Steer clear.

CD-Charts Position 164
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A Rock 'N' Roll Christmas

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by: Various Artists

Release Date October 28, 1999
This is a great album for those who don't like the old carrols! This album has it all, I mean I just listened to it all christmas and I got myself in a great mood for the holidays!!!

This is a must buy for all christmas's!!!

CD-Charts Position 165
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Penderecki - Orchestral Works, Volume 3 - Symphonies Nos2 & 4

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from: Naxos

Release Date July 03, 2000
Penderecki's Second and Fourth symphonies caused some level of shock among devotees of his avant-garde style when they were composed - the shock being that they don't sound half as avant-garde as they were expecting! This is either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your perspective - however, what cannot be argued over is the quality of both the performances and recordings on this Naxos release. A powerful orchestral sound, coupled with exciting conducting by the ever-excellent Antoni Wit, make this giveaway-priced disc an ideal way to sample something a little off-the-beaten-track (although be warned - not all of Penderecki's work is as accessible!)

CD-Charts Position 166
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Christmas Vespers at Westminster Cathedral

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by: Various Composers

Release Date November 06, 2006
Penderecki's Second and Fourth symphonies caused some level of shock among devotees of his avant-garde style when they were composed - the shock being that they don't sound half as avant-garde as they were expecting! This is either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your perspective - however, what cannot be argued over is the quality of both the performances and recordings on this Naxos release. A powerful orchestral sound, coupled with exciting conducting by the ever-excellent Antoni Wit, make this giveaway-priced disc an ideal way to sample something a little off-the-beaten-track (although be warned - not all of Penderecki's work is as accessible!)

CD-Charts Position 167
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Martinis & Mistletoe: Cool Tunes for Your Christmas Cocktail Party

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by: Various Artists

Release Date October 15, 2002
Penderecki's Second and Fourth symphonies caused some level of shock among devotees of his avant-garde style when they were composed - the shock being that they don't sound half as avant-garde as they were expecting! This is either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your perspective - however, what cannot be argued over is the quality of both the performances and recordings on this Naxos release. A powerful orchestral sound, coupled with exciting conducting by the ever-excellent Antoni Wit, make this giveaway-priced disc an ideal way to sample something a little off-the-beaten-track (although be warned - not all of Penderecki's work is as accessible!)

CD-Charts Position 168
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The Sixteen - The Christmas Collection

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by: Various Composers

Release Date October 01, 2007
Penderecki's Second and Fourth symphonies caused some level of shock among devotees of his avant-garde style when they were composed - the shock being that they don't sound half as avant-garde as they were expecting! This is either a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your perspective - however, what cannot be argued over is the quality of both the performances and recordings on this Naxos release. A powerful orchestral sound, coupled with exciting conducting by the ever-excellent Antoni Wit, make this giveaway-priced disc an ideal way to sample something a little off-the-beaten-track (although be warned - not all of Penderecki's work is as accessible!)

CD-Charts Position 169
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The Christmas Sessions

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by: Mercyme

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If this was a football match then the score would probably be 4-2 to MercyMe vs. traditional Christmas songs.

By that I mean some don't work, but most are great reworkings, very true to the MercyMe sound. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is a standout with great orchestration and choir - and no, there is nothing church-like or reverent about either.

I can't imagine anyone buying this who has not already got at least one MercyMe CD so the sound will be familiar, but it is a bit of a shock to hear it applied to such well known and well worn classics as Silent Night.

But it works. This is first and foremost a MercyMe album; it just happens that the tunes are Christmas themed.

CD-Charts Position 170
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Wow Gospel Christmas

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by: Various

Release Date
If this was a football match then the score would probably be 4-2 to MercyMe vs. traditional Christmas songs.

By that I mean some don't work, but most are great reworkings, very true to the MercyMe sound. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is a standout with great orchestration and choir - and no, there is nothing church-like or reverent about either.

I can't imagine anyone buying this who has not already got at least one MercyMe CD so the sound will be familiar, but it is a bit of a shock to hear it applied to such well known and well worn classics as Silent Night.

But it works. This is first and foremost a MercyMe album; it just happens that the tunes are Christmas themed.