Christmasreviews.com http://www.christmasreviews.com/ Our Latest CD Reviews en-us Copyright 2005, Christmasreviews.com, Richard Banks, Carol Swanson Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:29:35 GMT Christmasreviews.com http://www.christmasreviews.com/img/xmascd03a.gif http://www.christmasreviews.com/ Review of Artist: Russell Shead, Title: Strings of Christmas, Released: 2001, Label: Russell Shead By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrussellshead.shtml Thoughtful new age guitar stylings in flamenco motifs Review of Artist: Doug Smith, Title: A Guitar for Christmas, Released: 2007, Label: Solid Air Records By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wdougsmith.shtml Astounding musicianship Review of Artist: Jet Baker, Title: Marijuana Christmas, Released: 2006, Label: JetRap By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjetbaker.shtml Chronic merriment! Review of Artist: Marcos Aanderud, Title: Emmanuel, God With Us, A Christmas Celebration, Released: 2007, Label: Synthemotivo By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmarcosaanderud.shtml Grand symphonic arrangements of Christmas favorites Review of Artist: Spider Saloff, Title: Cool Yule, Released: 2000, Label: Kopaesthetics By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wspidersaloff.shtml Swing jazz diva Review of Artist: Frank Lee Sprague, Title: Merry Christmas, Released: 2007, Label: Wichita Falls Records By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wfrankleesprague.shtml "Merseybeat" retro-rock infusions Review of Artist: Seay, Title: A Winter Blessing: Songs for the Season, Released: 2007, Label: Tuscan Sun By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wseay3.shtml Contemplative moods and pastel palettes Review of Artist: Susan Greenbaum, Title: You Are My Holiday, Released: 2006, Label: Susan Greenbaum By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsusangreenbaum4.shtml crystal and starlight when it' s called for, gritty and robust when it's not Review of Artist: Juice Newton, Title: The Gift of Christmas, Released: 2007, Label: OJM Records By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjuicenewton2.shtml A warmly polished offering with crossover appeal Review of Artist: Frederick Isaac, Title: Christmas Fantasies, Released: 2005, Label: Pig-Dog Productions By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wfrederickisaac4.shtml His fantasies are like impressionistic art Review of Artist: Natasha Miller, Title: The Season, Released: 2007, Label: Poignant Records By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wnmiller5.shtml Outstanding musicianship throughout Review of Artist: Joyce Lynn, Title: Give Them Time, Released: 2007, Label: Desires of Our Hearts Ministries By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjoycelynn.shtml Inspirational gospel and pop vocalist Review of Artist: The Boilermaker Jazz Band, Title: Swingin' the Season, A Spirited Collection of Holiday Favorites, Released: 2007, Label: Paul Cosentino By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wboilermaker.shtml Retro big band jazz and swing renditions Review of Artist: 2002, Title: Christmas Dreams, Released: 2007, Label: Galactic Playground Music By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/w2002.shtml Warm, cosmic arrangements Review of Artist: The Champion Sisters, Title: Christmas with the Champion Sisters, Released: 2007, Label: IS Records By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wchampionsisters2.shtml Sweet and sassy vocals Review of Artist: Juanita, Title: The Gift, Released: 2007, Label: Palco Music Ltd. By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjuanitarock3.shtml An excellent voice bursting with character and professionalism Review of Artist: Tom Munch, Title: Christmas, Released: 2001, Label: Tom Munch By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wtommunch.shtml Combines warm and unpretentious vocals with minimal orchestration Review of Artist: Scott B. Adams, Title: Noel Nouveau, Released: 2007, Label: Orchard Beat Records By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wscottbadams4.shtml Navigates a comfortable line between folksiness and formality Review of Artist: Matt & Shannon Heaton, Title: Fine Winter's Night, Released: 2007, Label: Matt & Shannon Heaton By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmsheaton3.shtml Intelligent, well-executed traditional Celtic tunes and fresh originals Review of Artist: Rick Springfield, Title: Christmas with You, Released: 2007, Label: Gomer Records By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrickspringfield.shtml Much more than just a soap opera hunk Review of Artist: Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir, Title: Silent Night, Released: 2006, Label: SVCC By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wshenandoah2.shtml Inspired and inspiring Review of Artist: Elektra Women's Choir, Title: Child of Grace, Released: 2003, Label: Skylark Music By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wewc3.shtml From the challenging to the cheery Review of Artist: Alan Darcy, Title: Holiday Jam, Released: 2006, Label: Rebel Records By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wdarcy3.shtml Deliciously jazzy Review of Artist: Ronan Tynan, Title: I'll Be Home for Christmas, Released: 2007, Label: Bravo Tenore Productions By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wronantynan.shtml Stunning vocalist, 1 of 3 tenors Review of Artist: Frank Wallace, Title: Joy: Carols and Songs for a Season of Light, Released: 2007, Label: Gyre Music By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wfrankwallace4.shtml Quiet elegance, universal appeal