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Stevens, Sufjan
Songs for Christmas
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A must have for Sufjan fans and a great,though odd, cd for the holiday season. But Greetings From Michigan and Illinoise is required listening. This cd box was the hit of the 2006 Christmas season for us. SB----------------------------------------------------------------------Rolling Stone (p.114) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Stevens' fragile banjo-and-tenor caroling is lovely, and several of his own songs belong in the Xmas canon..."
Entertainment Weekly (p.85) - "[His] rare combination of deep religiosity and dark whimsy makes SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS the season's most thrilling holiday release." -- Grade: A
Q (p.152) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Amassing 42 tracks, from the traditional to whimsical originals, it's testament to his prolific work rate. There's not shortage of seasonal cheer either..."
Uncut (p.98) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The tone is generally one of mild encouragement....The tracks offering a slightly askance look at the festive season are most entertaining..."
CMJ (p.5) - "[T]racks meant to bring peace on earth and goodwill towards men....There isn't much not to like here."------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DISC 1: NOEL: VOLUME I:
1. Silent Night
2. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
3. We're Goin' To The Country
4. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
5. It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!
6. Holy, Holy, Holy
7. Amazing Grace
DISC 2: HARK: VOLUME II:
1. Angels We Have Heard
2. Put The Lights On The Tree
3. Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
4. I Saw Three Ships
5. Only At Christmas Time
6. Once In Royal David's City
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
8. What Child Is This Anyway?
9. Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
DISC 3: DING! DONG!: VOLUME III:
1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
2. Come On! Let's Boogey To The Elf Dance!
3. We Three Kings
4. O Holy Night
5. That Was The Worst Christmas Ever!
6. Ding! Dong!
7. All The King's Horns
8. Friendly Beasts, The
DISC 4: JOY: VOLUME IV:
1. Little Drummer Boy, The
2. Away In A Manger
3. Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!
4. First Noel, The
5. Did I Make You Cry On Christmas Day? (Well, You Deserved It!)
6. Incarnation, The
7. Joy To The World
DISC 5: PEACE: VOLUME V:
1. Once In Royal David's City
2. Get Behind Me, Santa!
3. Jingle Bells
4. Christmas In July
5. Lo! How A Rose E'er Blooming
6. Jupiter Winter
7. Sister Winter
8. O Come O Come Emmanuel
9. Star Of Wonder
10. Holy, Holy, Holy
11. Winter Solstice, The
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