The 2008 Christmas Music Thread
11-02-08, 10:35 AM
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The 2008 Christmas Music Thread
I figured that since we're finally in November, now would be a good time to compile a list of Christmas music that is new for 2008.
Albums, compilations, singles, downloads, music podcasts, whatever...post 'em!
So far, I know of these releases:
v/a - Verve Remixed Christmas
v/a - Verve Unmixed Christmas (new compilation of old music)
Faith Hill - Joy to the World
Elvis Presley - Christmas Duets
Kristin Chenoweth - A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas
Tony Bennett - A Swingin' Christmas
Sixpence None the Richer - The Dawn of Grace
v/a - The Hotel Cafe Presents...Winter Songs
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones - Jingle All the Way
Albums, compilations, singles, downloads, music podcasts, whatever...post 'em!
So far, I know of these releases:
v/a - Verve Remixed Christmas
v/a - Verve Unmixed Christmas (new compilation of old music)
Faith Hill - Joy to the World
Elvis Presley - Christmas Duets
Kristin Chenoweth - A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas
Tony Bennett - A Swingin' Christmas
Sixpence None the Richer - The Dawn of Grace
v/a - The Hotel Cafe Presents...Winter Songs
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones - Jingle All the Way
11-02-08, 08:41 PM
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I got the Elvis one and it isn't too bad. Add these 3 to the list:
Julianne Hough Holiday Collection 2008 - NBC Sounds Of The Season (TARGET EXCLUSIVE)
1. Sounds of Christmas (Instrumental)
2. Jingle Bell Rock
3. Feliz Navidad
4. It Wasn't This Child / Mary Did You Know (with Phil Vassar)
5. Santa Baby
6. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
7. Christmas Memories (Julianne talks about her favorite Christmas memories)
8. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride (WALMART EXCLUSIVE) with 5 Christmas songs
1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
2. The First Noel
3. What Child Is This
4. Do You Hear What I Hear?
5. O Holy Night
Rascal Flatts - Greatest Hits Volume 1 (first pressings) with 3 Christmas songs
1. White Christmas
2. Jingle Bell Rock
3. I'll Be Home For Christmas
Julianne Hough Holiday Collection 2008 - NBC Sounds Of The Season (TARGET EXCLUSIVE)
1. Sounds of Christmas (Instrumental)
2. Jingle Bell Rock
3. Feliz Navidad
4. It Wasn't This Child / Mary Did You Know (with Phil Vassar)
5. Santa Baby
6. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
7. Christmas Memories (Julianne talks about her favorite Christmas memories)
8. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride (WALMART EXCLUSIVE) with 5 Christmas songs
1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
2. The First Noel
3. What Child Is This
4. Do You Hear What I Hear?
5. O Holy Night
Rascal Flatts - Greatest Hits Volume 1 (first pressings) with 3 Christmas songs
1. White Christmas
2. Jingle Bell Rock
3. I'll Be Home For Christmas
11-04-08, 10:41 AM
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From http://www.musictap.net posted on November 3:
Many, if not all, of these are currently available to buy. They are reprinted here in the interest of informing you of available albums for the upcoming holidays. Originally posted on September 8.
Christmas is breaking out all over. We have a range of upcoming Christmas albums that signal the arrival of the holiday better than the changing weather does (anymore).
Rounder Records’ Zoe Records label will release a Christmas album of originals and covers from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Mary Chapin Carpenter on September 30 in anticipation of the season. Called Come Darkness, Come Light, this album will explore the depths of Christmas’ spirit and why it resonates within us. I look forward to this one.
Rounder Records also will release the first Holiday-themed album from Bela Fleck & The Flecktones. It is called Jingle All the Way and is a covers classic set stamped with the sound of The Flecktones. This is penciled in for September 30.
Island Records will release a Christmas album from Melissa Etheridge that combine Etheridge originals with a few classic covers (“Blue Christmas,” “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Merry Christmas, Baby”). The album, which is called A New Thought For Christmas (and sports a great cover), is slated for release on September 30.
Verve releases several collections beginning with the September 23 release of It’s Christmas from Ledisi. It’s Christmas will feature 12 songs, five of them original compositions.
Epic Records will release Christmas Spirit by Los Lonely Boys on October 14.
Rhino Records will release Christmas by Al Jarreau on October 14.
Hip-O Records will release a Various Artists package of 14 classic Christmas tunes called Classic Rock Christmas. This compilation will features songs by Elton John (“Step into Christmas”), Bryan Adams (“Christmas Time”), The Moody Blues (“December Snow”), Lynyrd Skynyrd (“Run Rudolph Run”), Richie Sambora (“O Come all Ye Faithful”), with even more by Styx, Joan Osborne, Timbuk 3, .38 Special, Elvin Bishop, Pat Benatar, and more than these. Classic Rock Christmas is planned for October 14.
Epic Records will release a collection called Winter Songs featuring female singer-songwriters like KT Tunstall (“Sleigh Ride”), Katy Perry (“White Christmas”), Fiona Apple (“Frosty the Snowman”), Emily Wells (“O Holy Night”), and Priscilla Ahn (“Silent Night”), amongst other current female stars. Winter Songs is scheduled for October 14 in both CD and LP formats.
Hip-O Records and Sanctuary Records will release a Christmas CD from [b].38 Special[b] called The Best of .38 Special: The Christmas Collection. This album will contain ten traditional songs. It is slated for September 23.
Razor & Tie Records will release The Miracle of Christmas by Neil Sedaka on October 7.
The Essential NOW series joins the festivities with their own release of a 25-track collection of popular versions of songs, NOW That’s What I Call Christmas. In this collection you’ll hear “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” – John Lennon/Yoko Ono; “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” – Andy Williams; “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” – Dean Martin; “A Holly Jolly Christmas” – Burl Ives; “Run Rudolph Run” – Chuck Berry; “Feliz Navidad” – Jose Feliciano; “Silent Night” – The Temptations; and a whole lot more that you’ll immediately recognize. I have to admit…this is one hell of a playlist although I would have made a few substitutions. It’s an impressive collection. It will be released on September 23 by a combined effort with UMe, BMG/Sony, and EMI.
Motown steps in with their collection of Christmas tunes called Playlist Your Way, which collects Various Artists tunes from talent like Stevie Wonder (“Someday at Chrismas”), Jackson Five (“Santa Claus is Coming to Town”), The Miracles (“It’s Christmas Time,” “Christmas Everyday”), The Supremes (“Oh Holy Night”), The Temptations (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and the previously unreleased “Jingle Bells”), and a few others. It is planned for September 23.
Guess who’s cashing in on some re-found success? That’s right…New Kids on the Block. Columbia is going to reissue the band’s old Christmas album, Merry, Merry Christmas, on October 14. (This has been OOP and fetching high prices on those auction sites.
Verve Records will deliver a Remixed Christmas on September 23. Remixed is an ongoing DJ series and this is the first Holiday-themed Remix album for this series. Lot of classic Various Artists tunes here like “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong, The Orb Remix; as well as “Zat You, Santa Claus?,” also by Louis Armstrong called The Heavy Remix. There are eleven champion songs altogether.
Brentwood Records will release Christmas Offerings by Third Day as a DVD. It is slated for October 7.
Word Entertainment will release a Christmas title for Travis Cottrell called Ring the Bells. This collection of eleven traditional songs (12 if you count within the medley) will be released on October 7.
We had also mentioned the upcoming Brian Setzer Orchestra issues of Christmas Rocks: The Best-of Collection, which contains 20 traditional classics (two previously unreleased), and Christmas Rocks: The Ultimate Christmas Collection, which brings together the CD AND the DVD (LA’s Universal Amphitheatre in 2004). The DVD had been previously broadcast on PBS in edited form but here, you get the whole 100-minute show. Both are planned for October 7 from Surfdog Records.
Time/Life will assemble a collection of Xmas favourites that add a little steam into the mix. The set is called A Sexy Christmas and will contain twelve snow-melting songs that mix the holiday with a little snuggle. With songs like “Please Come Home for Christmas” (Aaron Neville), “Snowflakes of Love” (Toni Braxton), and “The Mistletoe Jam (Everybody Kiss Somebody)” (Brenda White-King w/ Luthor Vandross), the theme is certainly geared toward other things. The Various Artists package will be issued on October 7.
Time-Life also offers a collection of well-known Christmas classics – “Silver Bells” (Doris Day), “The Little Drummer Boy” (Roger Whittaker), and “Winter Wonderland” (Elvis Presley) to name a few – along with a bonus CD-Rom of 473 Christmas recipes. In addition, the set will come with a free one-year subscription to the magazine, Taste of Home. The Various Artists collection is called Taste of Home: Home for Christmas. It is slated for October 7.
MCA Nashville will release Classic Christmas by George Strait containing ten holiday favorites like “We Three Kings,” “Deck the Halls,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “We wish You a Merry Christmas, and six more. Classic Christmas will release on October 7.
There is more Time/Life works coming that include the upcoming Radio City Christmas Spectacular DVD. This video is expected on November 4.
Decca Records will release The Three Tenors at Christmas from the well-known trio of The Three Tenors (Carreras/Domingo/Pavarotti). In addition to this release, Decca will also release a similar Christmas title called Christmas With the Great Sopranos. The Great Sopranos would be the trio of Fleming/Norman/Te Kanawa. These albums are being pegged for release on October 14 and are scheduled for CD and DD (Digital Download).
Columbia will issue A Swingin’ Christmas by Tony Bennett featuring The Count Basie Big Band in both a standard CD package and a Deluxe digipak CD/DVD set. The DVD will include Live performances and in-studio footage. It is planned for October 14.
I’ve long told people that it is important to play classical music to children right from birth, leaving it on low in the child’s room. It is supposed to enhance analytical skills, and other cognitive skills in those young and developing minds. I’ve also stated that a child’s room should be awash in color and shapes as children will fixate and attempt to analyze all of this influx of mathematical and geometrical ticklers. This principle is the reasoning behind My Baby’s Christmas, a collection of 15 Christmas classics presented by The London Boys’ Choir and The Vienna Symphony Orchestra. This low-priced disc will be issued by Fuel Records on October 7.
Fuel Records will also release a collection of Christmas songs called Santa’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Party, also on October 7. This collection enjoys the inclusion of classic traditional songs by Peter Noone (“The Holly & the Ivy”), The Archies (“Here Comes Santa Claus”), Lou Christie (“Christmas in New York”), Tommy Roe (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”), Brenton Wood (“Winter Wonderland”), and The Happenings (“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”). Other artists include Dwight Twilley, Andrew Gold, Canned Heat, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Ron Dante, and The Ventures. Sounds like a real party to me. I like this title!
Crossover Records have a few Christmas albums on their slate. The first is by Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies) and is called A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas. It is on the schedule for October 14. They also have one coming from Yo-Yo Ma called Songs of Love and Joy, which will be issued in a CD and a Limited Edition CD/DVD set. It is expected on October 14.
Legacy and RCA will assemble a collection CD called Elvis Presley Christmas Duets. This is planned for October 14. This is a bit of studio gimmickry in the same way that Natalie Cole was able to duet with her father, Nat King Cole, through the magic of technology. On this Elvis Presley duets album, he will be paired with singers like Gretchen Wilson (“Merry Christmas Baby”), Amy Grant (“White Christmas”), Anne Murray (“Silver Bells”), and Carrie Underwood (“I’ll be Home for Chistmas”). There are others (what!! No Lisa Marie?...missed opportunity, RCA!!). Definitely a good album for Elvis Presley fans.
Yo-Yo Ma has carefully assembled a collection of guest-assisted Christmas favourites called Songs of Peace & Joy. This set will include 22 songs with assists by the likes of Diana Krall, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile, James Taylor, Dave Brubeck, Chris Botti, and many, many others. This album will be released in a standard CD digipak package and a Deluxe CD/DVD set that will add a 60-minute film of behind-the-scenes sessions footage, a gallery, and five music videos (“Here Comes the Sun” w/James Taylor; “You Couldn’t be Cuter” w/Diana Krall; “The Wexford Carol” w/Alison Krauss; “My Favorite Things” w/Chris Botti; and “Touch the Hand of Love” w/Renee Fleming). This one is on my list. Both are planned for October 14.
Columbia and INO Records will release O Holy Night by Sara Groves on October 7.
Many, if not all, of these are currently available to buy. They are reprinted here in the interest of informing you of available albums for the upcoming holidays. Originally posted on September 8.
Christmas is breaking out all over. We have a range of upcoming Christmas albums that signal the arrival of the holiday better than the changing weather does (anymore).
Rounder Records’ Zoe Records label will release a Christmas album of originals and covers from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Mary Chapin Carpenter on September 30 in anticipation of the season. Called Come Darkness, Come Light, this album will explore the depths of Christmas’ spirit and why it resonates within us. I look forward to this one.
Rounder Records also will release the first Holiday-themed album from Bela Fleck & The Flecktones. It is called Jingle All the Way and is a covers classic set stamped with the sound of The Flecktones. This is penciled in for September 30.
Island Records will release a Christmas album from Melissa Etheridge that combine Etheridge originals with a few classic covers (“Blue Christmas,” “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Merry Christmas, Baby”). The album, which is called A New Thought For Christmas (and sports a great cover), is slated for release on September 30.
Verve releases several collections beginning with the September 23 release of It’s Christmas from Ledisi. It’s Christmas will feature 12 songs, five of them original compositions.
Epic Records will release Christmas Spirit by Los Lonely Boys on October 14.
Rhino Records will release Christmas by Al Jarreau on October 14.
Hip-O Records will release a Various Artists package of 14 classic Christmas tunes called Classic Rock Christmas. This compilation will features songs by Elton John (“Step into Christmas”), Bryan Adams (“Christmas Time”), The Moody Blues (“December Snow”), Lynyrd Skynyrd (“Run Rudolph Run”), Richie Sambora (“O Come all Ye Faithful”), with even more by Styx, Joan Osborne, Timbuk 3, .38 Special, Elvin Bishop, Pat Benatar, and more than these. Classic Rock Christmas is planned for October 14.
Epic Records will release a collection called Winter Songs featuring female singer-songwriters like KT Tunstall (“Sleigh Ride”), Katy Perry (“White Christmas”), Fiona Apple (“Frosty the Snowman”), Emily Wells (“O Holy Night”), and Priscilla Ahn (“Silent Night”), amongst other current female stars. Winter Songs is scheduled for October 14 in both CD and LP formats.
Hip-O Records and Sanctuary Records will release a Christmas CD from [b].38 Special[b] called The Best of .38 Special: The Christmas Collection. This album will contain ten traditional songs. It is slated for September 23.
Razor & Tie Records will release The Miracle of Christmas by Neil Sedaka on October 7.
The Essential NOW series joins the festivities with their own release of a 25-track collection of popular versions of songs, NOW That’s What I Call Christmas. In this collection you’ll hear “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” – John Lennon/Yoko Ono; “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” – Andy Williams; “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” – Dean Martin; “A Holly Jolly Christmas” – Burl Ives; “Run Rudolph Run” – Chuck Berry; “Feliz Navidad” – Jose Feliciano; “Silent Night” – The Temptations; and a whole lot more that you’ll immediately recognize. I have to admit…this is one hell of a playlist although I would have made a few substitutions. It’s an impressive collection. It will be released on September 23 by a combined effort with UMe, BMG/Sony, and EMI.
Motown steps in with their collection of Christmas tunes called Playlist Your Way, which collects Various Artists tunes from talent like Stevie Wonder (“Someday at Chrismas”), Jackson Five (“Santa Claus is Coming to Town”), The Miracles (“It’s Christmas Time,” “Christmas Everyday”), The Supremes (“Oh Holy Night”), The Temptations (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and the previously unreleased “Jingle Bells”), and a few others. It is planned for September 23.
Guess who’s cashing in on some re-found success? That’s right…New Kids on the Block. Columbia is going to reissue the band’s old Christmas album, Merry, Merry Christmas, on October 14. (This has been OOP and fetching high prices on those auction sites.
Verve Records will deliver a Remixed Christmas on September 23. Remixed is an ongoing DJ series and this is the first Holiday-themed Remix album for this series. Lot of classic Various Artists tunes here like “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong, The Orb Remix; as well as “Zat You, Santa Claus?,” also by Louis Armstrong called The Heavy Remix. There are eleven champion songs altogether.
Brentwood Records will release Christmas Offerings by Third Day as a DVD. It is slated for October 7.
Word Entertainment will release a Christmas title for Travis Cottrell called Ring the Bells. This collection of eleven traditional songs (12 if you count within the medley) will be released on October 7.
We had also mentioned the upcoming Brian Setzer Orchestra issues of Christmas Rocks: The Best-of Collection, which contains 20 traditional classics (two previously unreleased), and Christmas Rocks: The Ultimate Christmas Collection, which brings together the CD AND the DVD (LA’s Universal Amphitheatre in 2004). The DVD had been previously broadcast on PBS in edited form but here, you get the whole 100-minute show. Both are planned for October 7 from Surfdog Records.
Time/Life will assemble a collection of Xmas favourites that add a little steam into the mix. The set is called A Sexy Christmas and will contain twelve snow-melting songs that mix the holiday with a little snuggle. With songs like “Please Come Home for Christmas” (Aaron Neville), “Snowflakes of Love” (Toni Braxton), and “The Mistletoe Jam (Everybody Kiss Somebody)” (Brenda White-King w/ Luthor Vandross), the theme is certainly geared toward other things. The Various Artists package will be issued on October 7.
Time-Life also offers a collection of well-known Christmas classics – “Silver Bells” (Doris Day), “The Little Drummer Boy” (Roger Whittaker), and “Winter Wonderland” (Elvis Presley) to name a few – along with a bonus CD-Rom of 473 Christmas recipes. In addition, the set will come with a free one-year subscription to the magazine, Taste of Home. The Various Artists collection is called Taste of Home: Home for Christmas. It is slated for October 7.
MCA Nashville will release Classic Christmas by George Strait containing ten holiday favorites like “We Three Kings,” “Deck the Halls,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “We wish You a Merry Christmas, and six more. Classic Christmas will release on October 7.
There is more Time/Life works coming that include the upcoming Radio City Christmas Spectacular DVD. This video is expected on November 4.
Decca Records will release The Three Tenors at Christmas from the well-known trio of The Three Tenors (Carreras/Domingo/Pavarotti). In addition to this release, Decca will also release a similar Christmas title called Christmas With the Great Sopranos. The Great Sopranos would be the trio of Fleming/Norman/Te Kanawa. These albums are being pegged for release on October 14 and are scheduled for CD and DD (Digital Download).
Columbia will issue A Swingin’ Christmas by Tony Bennett featuring The Count Basie Big Band in both a standard CD package and a Deluxe digipak CD/DVD set. The DVD will include Live performances and in-studio footage. It is planned for October 14.
I’ve long told people that it is important to play classical music to children right from birth, leaving it on low in the child’s room. It is supposed to enhance analytical skills, and other cognitive skills in those young and developing minds. I’ve also stated that a child’s room should be awash in color and shapes as children will fixate and attempt to analyze all of this influx of mathematical and geometrical ticklers. This principle is the reasoning behind My Baby’s Christmas, a collection of 15 Christmas classics presented by The London Boys’ Choir and The Vienna Symphony Orchestra. This low-priced disc will be issued by Fuel Records on October 7.
Fuel Records will also release a collection of Christmas songs called Santa’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Party, also on October 7. This collection enjoys the inclusion of classic traditional songs by Peter Noone (“The Holly & the Ivy”), The Archies (“Here Comes Santa Claus”), Lou Christie (“Christmas in New York”), Tommy Roe (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”), Brenton Wood (“Winter Wonderland”), and The Happenings (“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”). Other artists include Dwight Twilley, Andrew Gold, Canned Heat, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Ron Dante, and The Ventures. Sounds like a real party to me. I like this title!
Crossover Records have a few Christmas albums on their slate. The first is by Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies) and is called A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas. It is on the schedule for October 14. They also have one coming from Yo-Yo Ma called Songs of Love and Joy, which will be issued in a CD and a Limited Edition CD/DVD set. It is expected on October 14.
Legacy and RCA will assemble a collection CD called Elvis Presley Christmas Duets. This is planned for October 14. This is a bit of studio gimmickry in the same way that Natalie Cole was able to duet with her father, Nat King Cole, through the magic of technology. On this Elvis Presley duets album, he will be paired with singers like Gretchen Wilson (“Merry Christmas Baby”), Amy Grant (“White Christmas”), Anne Murray (“Silver Bells”), and Carrie Underwood (“I’ll be Home for Chistmas”). There are others (what!! No Lisa Marie?...missed opportunity, RCA!!). Definitely a good album for Elvis Presley fans.
Yo-Yo Ma has carefully assembled a collection of guest-assisted Christmas favourites called Songs of Peace & Joy. This set will include 22 songs with assists by the likes of Diana Krall, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile, James Taylor, Dave Brubeck, Chris Botti, and many, many others. This album will be released in a standard CD digipak package and a Deluxe CD/DVD set that will add a 60-minute film of behind-the-scenes sessions footage, a gallery, and five music videos (“Here Comes the Sun” w/James Taylor; “You Couldn’t be Cuter” w/Diana Krall; “The Wexford Carol” w/Alison Krauss; “My Favorite Things” w/Chris Botti; and “Touch the Hand of Love” w/Renee Fleming). This one is on my list. Both are planned for October 14.
Columbia and INO Records will release O Holy Night by Sara Groves on October 7.
11-04-08, 12:02 PM
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I just mentioned "A Charlie Brown Christmas" in another thread. That one is one of the best around and almost everyone knows "Linus and Lucy". How can you go wrong?
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11-04-08, 10:11 PM
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At Hallmark, they're selling a Sheryl Crow Christmas album for $7.99 with three card purchases.
1. Go Tell It On The Mountain
2. The Christmas Song
3. White Christmas
4. I'll Be Home For Christmas
5. Merry Christmas, Baby
6. The Bells Of St. Mary's
7. Blue Christmas
8. O Holy Night
9. There Is A Star That Shines Tonight
10. All Through The Night
Album preview :
1. Go Tell It On The Mountain
2. The Christmas Song
3. White Christmas
4. I'll Be Home For Christmas
5. Merry Christmas, Baby
6. The Bells Of St. Mary's
7. Blue Christmas
8. O Holy Night
9. There Is A Star That Shines Tonight
10. All Through The Night
Album preview :
Spoiler:
11-05-08, 07:58 AM
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As if I don't mention them enough, Hillbilly Casino has a Christmas album coming out independently on November 12. I'm sure it'll be available through their website, www.thehillbillycasino.com. 
11-24-08, 10:31 AM
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Some more new releases that popped up on my radar:
Harry Connick, Jr. - What a Night!
Rosie Thomas - A Very Rosie Christmas!
Shane & Shane - Glory in the Highest
Dustin Kensrue - The Good Night Is Still Everywhere (download only release)
Really? They just reissued it in 2006. Anyway, I have no problem with people listing rereleases in this thread. As I was writing the first post I noticed that Dean Martin's Christmas music has been repackaged yet again, but I didn't include it.
Sounds interesting. I've never heard of them, but I'll have to check them out.
Harry Connick, Jr. - What a Night!
Rosie Thomas - A Very Rosie Christmas!
Shane & Shane - Glory in the Highest
Dustin Kensrue - The Good Night Is Still Everywhere (download only release)
As if I don't mention them enough, Hillbilly Casino has a Christmas album coming out independently on November 12. I'm sure it'll be available through their website, www.thehillbillycasino.com.
11-24-08, 09:48 PM
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For all the headbanger out there...
We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year
1. Run Rudolph Run (Lemmy / Billy F. Gibbons / Dave Grohl)
2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Alice Cooper / John 5 / Billy Sheehan / Vinny Appice)
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Ronnie James Dio / Tony Iommi / Rudy Sarzo / Simon Wright)
4. Little Drummer Boy (Dug Pinnick / George Lynch / Billy Sheehan / Simon Phillips
5. Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Tim "Ripper" Owens / Steve Morse / Juan Garcia / Marco Mendoza / Vinny Appice)
6. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Tommy Shaw / Steve Lukather / Marco Mendoza / Kenny Aronoff)
7. Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer (Stephen Pearcy / Billy Sheehan / Greg Bissonette)
8. Rocking Round the Xmas Tree (Joe Lynn Turner / Bruce Kulick / Rudy Sarzo / Simon Wright)
9. Silent Night (Chuck Billy / Scott Ian / Jon Donais / Chris Wyse / John Tempesta / Geoff Tate)
10. Silver Bells (Jeff Scott Soto / Carlos Cavazo / James Lomenzo / Ray Luzier)11. Deck the Halls (Oni Logan / Craig Goldy / Tony Franklin / John Tempesta)
11. We Wish You A Merry Xmas (Mark Slaughter / Doug Aldrich / Chris Wyse / Ray Luzier)
We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year
1. Run Rudolph Run (Lemmy / Billy F. Gibbons / Dave Grohl)
2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Alice Cooper / John 5 / Billy Sheehan / Vinny Appice)
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Ronnie James Dio / Tony Iommi / Rudy Sarzo / Simon Wright)
4. Little Drummer Boy (Dug Pinnick / George Lynch / Billy Sheehan / Simon Phillips
5. Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Tim "Ripper" Owens / Steve Morse / Juan Garcia / Marco Mendoza / Vinny Appice)
6. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (Tommy Shaw / Steve Lukather / Marco Mendoza / Kenny Aronoff)
7. Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer (Stephen Pearcy / Billy Sheehan / Greg Bissonette)
8. Rocking Round the Xmas Tree (Joe Lynn Turner / Bruce Kulick / Rudy Sarzo / Simon Wright)
9. Silent Night (Chuck Billy / Scott Ian / Jon Donais / Chris Wyse / John Tempesta / Geoff Tate)
10. Silver Bells (Jeff Scott Soto / Carlos Cavazo / James Lomenzo / Ray Luzier)11. Deck the Halls (Oni Logan / Craig Goldy / Tony Franklin / John Tempesta)
11. We Wish You A Merry Xmas (Mark Slaughter / Doug Aldrich / Chris Wyse / Ray Luzier)
11-25-08, 08:02 AM
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I'm curious how the Enya Christmas album is going to sound
11-25-08, 09:03 AM
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Harry Connick Jr's "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" and Tony Bennett's "Winter Wonderland" are both free on itunes this week.
11-25-08, 09:06 AM
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No one has mentioned the new Aretha Christmas album. My wife listened to it and said it was really good, so we'll probably be picking that up. The Kristen Chenowith one intrigues me, and I'm sooooo tempted to grab the metal one too. 
11-26-08, 11:08 AM
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This is one of my favorites from this year. Brought an instant smile to my face.
Also picked up and very good
Plan to pick up the Verve releases, Sheryl Crow, Los Lonely Boys and Enya yet.
I know it is not a new release but to anyone who has not already purchased I highly recomend:
Also picked up and very good
Plan to pick up the Verve releases, Sheryl Crow, Los Lonely Boys and Enya yet.
I know it is not a new release but to anyone who has not already purchased I highly recomend:
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Here's some free songs that can be downloaded for the next 48 hours. They are mp3s.
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahsh...tows_holiday/2
1) Faith Hill - Joy to the world
2) Tony Bennett - I'll be home for Christmas
3) Il Divo - O Holy Night
4) Josh Groban - It came upon a midnight clear
5) Brian McKnight - It's the most wonderful time of the year
6) Amy Grant - O Come All Ye Faithful
7) Harry Connick Jr - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
8) Aretha Franklin - Silent Night
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahsh...tows_holiday/2
1) Faith Hill - Joy to the world
2) Tony Bennett - I'll be home for Christmas
3) Il Divo - O Holy Night
4) Josh Groban - It came upon a midnight clear
5) Brian McKnight - It's the most wonderful time of the year
6) Amy Grant - O Come All Ye Faithful
7) Harry Connick Jr - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
8) Aretha Franklin - Silent Night
11-26-08, 10:32 PM
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DVD Talk Gold Edition
Let me know if you do and what you think! I know they put a couple tracks on their myspace page, so you could check them out there first ("Santabilly Boogie", "Jingle Bells" and "Up 'N' At 'Em Old St. Nick").
11-28-08, 07:18 PM
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DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Just a note:
I found the deluxe edition of the Polar Express soundtrack at Target...it was $10, but Amazon usually wanted $35. The only difference from the regular version is the spiffy book packaging.
I found the deluxe edition of the Polar Express soundtrack at Target...it was $10, but Amazon usually wanted $35. The only difference from the regular version is the spiffy book packaging.
11-29-08, 12:26 PM
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12-01-08, 09:14 AM
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iTunes is exclusively selling the soundtrack to Stephen Colbert's "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All." It features songs by Colbert, Jon Stewart, Toby Keith, John Legend, Feist, Willie Nelson, and Elvis Costello.
I bought it over the weekend. Funny stuff (and I forgot how much I love Feist's voice).
I bought it over the weekend. Funny stuff (and I forgot how much I love Feist's voice).
