Glory Of Christmas, The - Salvation Army (The)

Advantages: A new sound of old loved songs, welcomed by fans and those who enjoy that kind of music.
Disadvantages: The idea of combinating rock and symphonic doesn't seem original.

...The pre-history of this album should be started like this: “Once upon a time there lived Apocalyptica. And its existence never allowed the old rockers to stay calm...” yeah, from the moment as this quartet appeared on the stage and became known, the old mastodonts started to move again and understood that there’s still one more undiscovered way to conquer the audience back: a symphonic orchestra and beloved them with a guitar in front. The pioneer of this row of restoring popularity was Metallica, who launched and average quality double disc S&M. After a while, a Scorpions’ album, proudly entitled “Moment Of Glory”, came out. Choosing a “companion” for their symphonic album, Scorpions didn’t come down to anywhere but Berlin Philarmonic Orchestra. First thing to mention, the material is good. Apart from those where the orchestra is... Read review

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Advantages: Great christmas music
Disadvantages: Some tracks arent as good as others - ruin CD in some ways

...Tracks include: Fanfare - Joy to the World/Ding Dong Merrily on High The First Nowell It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Gabriel's Message (Old Basque Noel) Once IN Royal David's City Medley - Have yourself a merry little Christmas/Winter Wonderland/Let it Snow/White Christmas/Jingle Bells The Virgin Mary had baby boy Sweet Little Jesus Child When a child is born Still, still, still This is the truth sent from above Sessex Carol O Little town of Bethlehem Joy to the World O Come all ye faithful Hark! the Herald angels sing This CD includes most of the best known Christmas carols and some Christmas songs. Sung by Winchester Cathedral choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, Exeter Cathedral choir and congregation, as well as others. It sounds like a normal epsiode of Songs of Praise would - with hymns (or carols in this case... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic
Disadvantages: None

...This is a Fab Christmas Album from Osmonds, You get to hear them sing indivualy as well as together. I love their beautiful harmonies, the way, in which their voices blend so well. If, I had to pick a favourite song from the collection it would be , This Christmas Eve, from Donny, its so magical, you feel like you are there with him, waiting for Christmas to begin. He fills your heart with love and joy, whether, you believe in Christmas or not, Donny, makes you feel special. I also, like, Jimmy, (who was Little Jimmy) then, take on the song, "When, he comes again", I never heard this before then. Jimmy, sings as an believer, its the kind of song which makes you think about your faith, where you are going from here. "Blue, Christmas", Marie, does this one great justice, no doubt others have covered this to, I have never... Read review

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