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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 6, 2003 22:41:47 GMT -5
What are some of your favourite Christmas albums? Not only "Platinum Christmas" and "TRL Christmas" CDs, but also ones like "Merry Christmas" by Mariah Carey and "Ashanti's Christmas" by Ashanti. I've been in the Christmas mood for the past week already. I want to get a lot more Christmas albums this year.  |
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Post by Sean on Nov 7, 2003 6:18:40 GMT -5
1. Mariah
2. Christina
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2003 8:15:44 GMT -5
Mariah
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Post by jond7699 on Nov 7, 2003 8:52:40 GMT -5
Mariah's is the only one i own. I bought my ex the Destiny's Child christmas album but it isn't that good.
Johnny Mathis has a christmas album out that I use to listen to all the time when i was a kid and I still love it to this day. I just forgot the name of it.
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Post by Ragin on Nov 7, 2003 9:58:08 GMT -5
Both Mariah's and Christina Aguilera's Christmas albums are really good in my opinion. They are the only two "pop" acts that I would allow to have Christmas albums in my household (they are both my wife's).
I generally prefer Trans Siberian Orchestra which gives some very dark but cool renditions of traditional Christmas songs.
But NOTHING beats the old classic mixed Christmas album with Bing Crosby, Glen Campbell, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Burl Ives etc. Those are the true classics that never get old to me.
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Post by WhySoSerious? on Nov 7, 2003 10:01:30 GMT -5
I own a decent number, but Mariah's is hands down the best.
Other I enjoy are Now's Christmas, Reba McEntire's "Merry Christmas To You", Martina McBride's "White Christmas", and Patty Loveless' "Bluegrass & White Snow."
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Post by ExActLy99 on Nov 7, 2003 11:51:37 GMT -5
Mariah Carey
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Post by af18c on Nov 7, 2003 15:30:36 GMT -5
"My Kind Of Christmas" Christina Aguilera
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Post by someguy on Nov 7, 2003 16:47:41 GMT -5
Martina McBride's and Reba's 2 Christmas albums are my favorites, but I also really like Boney M's, and the Christmas album that the cast of Ally McBeal put out, too.
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Post by George Tropicana on Nov 7, 2003 16:56:38 GMT -5
I only own "TRL Christmas" so far and that's horrible. I would recommend Jo Davidson's "Merry Christmas and Happy New York" but I have only heard some of it online. I have to buy it this holiday.
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Post by Joe1240 on Nov 7, 2003 16:57:34 GMT -5
Christina Aguilera's "My Kind Of Christmas".
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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 8, 2003 17:34:51 GMT -5
My favourite is Mariah's too, but I really like Jaci Velasquez's too. I skip more on Mariah's, since some of them are really boring, imo. Maybe that makes Jaci's album better. At the bottom of my list is also "TRL Christmas." :( It's even worse than Radio Disney's "Holiday Jams"!  (Billie's "Last Christmas" and Myra's "Frosty The Snowman" are good, though.) Christina Aguilera's is very good. Destiny's Child's is okay. NSYNC's is not good. 98 Degrees' is boring. 3LW's and B2K's are awful. Ashanti's will be very good, but probably not as good as Christina's. The clips already make it better than the ones that I already called awful. |
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Post by George Tropicana on Nov 8, 2003 19:46:58 GMT -5
At the bottom of my list is also "TRL Christmas." :( It's even worse than Radio Disney's "Holiday Jams"! (Billie's "Last Christmas" and Myra's "Frosty The Snowman" are good, though.) 98 Degrees' is boring. Billie's "Last Christmas" was on a US release? Woo! I have it on the "She Wants You" UK cd single. Is the Disney's holiday jams the one with Evan Rachel Wood's song? The "Silver and Gold" song.. or was that another compilation? Or was it another compilation like "School's Out Chrismtas"? Myra was also on it. 98 Degree's is very boring. I remember I do own it... it's so forgettable I didn't even come to think of it! Be sure to purchase Jo Davidson's "Merry Christmas and Happy New York" at jodavidson.com ! :) |
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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 9, 2003 0:32:12 GMT -5
Billie's "Last Christmas" was on a US release? Woo! I have it on the "She Wants You" UK cd single. Is the Disney's holiday jams the one with Evan Rachel Wood's song? The "Silver and Gold" song.. or was that another compilation? Or was it another compilation like "School's Out Chrismtas"? Myra was also on it. 98 Degree's is very boring. I remember I do own it... it's so forgettable I didn't even come to think of it! Be sure to purchase Jo Davidson's "Merry Christmas and Happy New York" at jodavidson.com ! :) I'll think about Jo's! ;) Thanks for the suggestion! I wonder if Rebekah Del Rio has a Christmas album yet? :) Evan Rachel Wood might be on "Holiday Jams Vol. 2." That tracklisting sucks because Myra isn't on it. Also, Evan Rachel Wood and Myra (and Raven-Symone) are on "My Christmas Dream" (released 10/03). It's just a rehashed version of "School's Out Christmas." I still have to get those albums, but they aren't low enough on Amazon.com yet. Keep listening to Radio Disney this holiday season to hear Hilary Duff's "Santa Claus Lane" and Billie's "Last Christmas"! KMKY 1310 AM.  |
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Post by George Tropicana on Nov 9, 2003 0:51:55 GMT -5
Also, Evan Rachel Wood and Myra (and Raven-Symone) are on "My Christmas Dream" (released 10/03). It's just a rehashed version of "School's Out Christmas." Really... I'm sure if it's the same tracklisting, it's better to try and find a copy of "School's Out" at Amoeba. Why don't they capitalize on Evan Rachel Wood's success! (The girl has been in the critically acclaimed movie "Thirteen" and will be in the upcoming Oscar bait "The Missing" -- however, both movies were not aimed at the "School's Out" audience) I went to Borders last week and saw Hilary Duff's "Santa Claus Lane" rereleased with a NEW song! There is also a sticker on the front that tells you the "Metamorphosis" CD and DVD is out now. :) Jo Davidson "Merry Christmas and Happy New York" clips (the album is instrumental, Jo also has a classical album out). I'm holding out on buying it but I know I will by Thanksgiving. I just wished I could see her perform them live but she doesn't have any CA gigs lined up. :( Lucy Woodward said Jo is so talented Lucy gets "chills." Find out for youself with these 2 minute clips!: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: audio.cdbaby.com/rami/davidson3-01.ramCarol Of The Bells: audio.cdbaby.com/rami/davidson3-04.ramCome, O Come Emmanuel: audio.cdbaby.com/rami/davidson3-08.ramWe Three Kings: audio.cdbaby.com/rami/davidson3-11.ram |
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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 9, 2003 1:33:53 GMT -5
Really... I'm sure if it's the same tracklisting, it's better to try and find a copy of "School's Out" at Amoeba. Why don't they capitalize on Evan Rachel Wood's success! (The girl has been in the critically acclaimed movie "Thirteen" and will be in the upcoming Oscar bait "The Missing" -- however, both movies were not aimed at the "School's Out" audience) I went to Borders last week and saw Hilary Duff's "Santa Claus Lane" rereleased with a NEW song! There is also a sticker on the front that tells you the "Metamorphosis" CD and DVD is out now. :) Jo Davidson "Merry Christmas and Happy New York" clips (the album is instrumental, Jo also has a classical album out). I'm holding out on buying it but I know I will by Thanksgiving. I just wished I could see her perform them live but she doesn't have any CA gigs lined up. :( Lucy Woodward said Jo is so talented Lucy gets "chills." Find out for youself with these 2 minute clips!: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: audio.cdbaby.com/rami/davidson3-01.ramCarol Of The Bells: audio.cdbaby.com/rami/davidson3-04.ramCome, O Come Emmanuel: audio.cdbaby.com/rami/davidson3-08.ramWe Three Kings: audio.cdbaby.com/rami/davidson3-11.ramWell, "School's Out" has 2 Myra songs and 1 song on which Myra is featured. On the other hand, "Christmas Dream" has one Myra song, but Myra pictures on the cover and I presume in the booklet. So I'm really stuck buying both, just like I have to get both Japanese "Myra" CDs! :( |
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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 9, 2003 1:36:49 GMT -5
Jo Davidson doesn't sing!? She's another Myleene Klass? I had no idea! :o Well, she's certainly a talented pianist. The clips sound very good.
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Post by George Tropicana on Nov 9, 2003 2:04:03 GMT -5
Jo Davidson does sing! But not on her Christmas or classical album. She's a pianist/guitarist/singer/songwriter/writer (seeking publisher)/poet/artist/photographer/etc. :)
I checked the "My Christmas Dream" tracklisting! It's very short compared to the "School's Out"... and I was surprised they put Evan Rachel Wood on the cover since she's not THAT famous (but then I saw the tracklisting with nonamers and figured out why). LOL @ Chris Trousdale's "Kissless Christmas" (great title!).
I read Willa Ford fans want her to put out a Christmas album but they said she can't do it until her next album sells well since only famous singers can have Christmas albums. Everyone likes "Santa Baby" because it doesn't sound like a Christmas song. Very modern!
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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 9, 2003 14:12:41 GMT -5
Jo Davidson does sing! But not on her Christmas or classical album. She's a pianist/guitarist/singer/songwriter/writer (seeking publisher)/poet/artist/photographer/etc. :) I checked the "My Christmas Dream" tracklisting! It's very short compared to the "School's Out"... and I was surprised they put Evan Rachel Wood on the cover since she's not THAT famous (but then I saw the tracklisting with nonamers and figured out why). LOL @ Chris Trousdale's "Kissless Christmas" (great title!). I read Willa Ford fans want her to put out a Christmas album but they said she can't do it until her next album sells well since only famous singers can have Christmas albums. Everyone likes "Santa Baby" because it doesn't sound like a Christmas song. Very modern! I like the French part in "Santa Baby" and that's about it. It peaked at #24 on my personal chart in 2001. I saw an alternate version of "My Christmas Dream" on Ebay. It had a different title and a different cover, featuring the same artists on the cover! I should get that too, if the Myra pic on it isn't included in the "Christmas Dream" booklet. |
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Post by seattleboy on Nov 9, 2003 22:22:21 GMT -5
Mariah Carey Hands Down!
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Post by joe on Nov 9, 2003 23:15:40 GMT -5
Okay, I've got a title for you...Now listen, this isn't a majorly popular Christmas CD...But if you can get your hands on a copy, do so...Most Christmas albums, like regular CDs, are full of filler with only a few songs worth listening to...But this album, this CD, from the first track to the last track is just plain excellent...My aunt plays it every year at Christmas time and it's the one CD we can put on and listen to all the way through without ever skipping a track... It's "Christmas Jollies" by The Salsoul Orchestra... Here's a link to the CD on Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000001H69/ref=m_art_li_1/103-9549600-7019020?v=glance&s=musicSeriously, just listen to the song clips...I assure you the whole album is just plain great... Oh and LOL at Amazon.com listing it as "Popular in Staten Island"...It's ironic, since my aunt lives in Staten Island!...Hehe... |
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Post by allow that on Nov 9, 2003 23:21:10 GMT -5
Mine
1. Frank Sinatra
2. Mariah Carey
3. SWV
Celine's is also good... and while I don't own either, I really like what I've heard of both the Jewel and Babyface Xmas albums.
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Post by George Tropicana on Nov 16, 2003 17:46:26 GMT -5
Jo Davidson is having a November ONLY sale. "Merry Christmas and Happy New York" is only $8 (when you buy at least 5 copies). Check it out! jodavidson.com/diary.html Last year I was thinking about buying a whole bunch as quick gifts to friends, but I ran out of money when CDBaby.com shot up the price. I am not going to let the opportunity pass me by again. I am getting myself a copy as well as some for my friends who will love it! I'm not forcing my music on them because this really is good stuff! The girl I took to go see Jo live will definitely enjoy hearing this! Teachers, mums, dads, co-workers, neighbors, friends... everybody will love it! Don't by empty handed come the holidays, this is a great gift! FULL Jo Davidson RealAudio: "Auld Lang Syne"www.jodavidson.com/music/auldlangsyne.ram"O Little Town Of Bethlehem" clip:www.jodavidson.com/music/bethlehem.ram "Listening to this disk makes you wish you had taken your piano lessons more seriously." - The New York Post |
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Post by strong4PMB! on Nov 16, 2003 20:40:41 GMT -5
lol! $8 is a great deal. It seems like a great album. But 5 CDs minimum? I'm not paying that. I don't think any of my friends would really appreciate a Christmas album, much less a piano one. Well, hopefully one of my friends is reading this and will buy me Jo Davidson's "Merry Christmas & Happy New York" for Christmas! |
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Post by JJ on Nov 16, 2003 20:47:10 GMT -5
Well, I own 2 Christmas albums: Jewel's "Joy" and Hanson's "Snowed In" (haha...)
Jewel's is very good. I love her rendition of O Holy Night, Go Tell It On The Mountain and Gloria (which she wrote). The whole album is very classic.
And Hanson's, well... Not very good at all... Although I think they are good musicians.
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Post by jdanton2 on Nov 17, 2003 12:56:19 GMT -5
the new american idol christmas cd is very good .tamyra gray's song with ruben studdard "have yourself amerry little christmas " is so good. their voices go together so well. and tamyra gray's song "silent night " is so soulfuly done. she really does her own thing with it . the other songs on it are pretty good too kelly clarkson has 2 songs ,justin guinni has a song thats very good . ruben's solo song is very funky .clay is alright with his song plus his duet with kimberly locke is good .kimberly locke solo is very nice .alo included,christina christian .and 2 group numbers.
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Post by jimmy74747 on Nov 17, 2003 13:48:38 GMT -5
While not a favorite album, my favorite Christmas act is Trans SIberian Orchestra. I saw them in concert last year and it was absolutely amazing. I'm going to try and make it again this year. Just a great mix of prog metal and classical music.
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Post by Ezekiel 23:20–21 on Jan 21, 2005 1:51:35 GMT -5
I have two favorite Christmas albums. One is Gloria Estefan's Christmas Through Your Eyes. The other is the Salsoul Orchestra's Christmas Jollies (1 & 2)
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Post by punkydoodle on Jan 21, 2005 15:37:21 GMT -5
NOTHING beats the old classic mixed Christmas album with Bing Crosby, Glen Campbell, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Burl Ives etc. I only own two modern holiday CDs, and my favorite would be Christmas by Jaci Velasquez. Mariah's is the other one I have. |
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