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And Winter Came

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by: Enya

November 11, 2008
As with every product, there's good and bad aspects. The very good is this is 12 brand new winter songs--not retreads of the same old traditionals, which seem to be the fodder of most of the Christmas offerings. And a neat dozen songs timing out at 44.9 minutes, which is more than a lot of new albums offer nowadays.

The music is the ethereal atmospheric tone you have come to expect from Enya. If you like this type of music, you are going to love the CD.

Favorites:

One Toy Soldier
Journey of the Angels

I would like to see Enya grow and add some different instruments and musical styles to her repertoire, but honestly, for what it is, the CD is very good.

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A Winter Symphony

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by: Sarah Brightman

November 04, 2008
I've read a lot of mixed reviews on this CD, from Brightman fans and non-fans alike. But in my personal opinion, it's a superb album, and I'm thrilled she finally produced a holiday CD.

I'm giving it 4 of 5 stars because I do believe it could have been better, but that by no means implies that I hate the CD in anyway. I've just followed Sarah for the past 10 years since I was a little girl. This woman was my introduction to opera and classical cross over music! That being said, I know what the "best" and "most" could sound like from her; this isn't it.

I really wish two things would have been done with this CD: Sarah singing, "The First of May" (as she did on the Symphony tour, for pre-Christmas dates), and she also included a version ... Read More:

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A Midwinter Night's Dream

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by: Loreena McKennitt

October 28, 2008
Loreena McKennitt is not just a talented musician, she's given us quite a generous Christmas gift. In these days of iTunes and your standard 10-song CD with 40 minutes' worth of music, she's brought out a Bakers' Dozen songs for a Christmas feast for both your ears and eyes.

This 54-minute CD is comprised of a lot of the traditionals you'd expect with McKennitt's signature world-infused flair. Part Celtic-part Middle Eastern, these carols don't sound anything like the retreaded redux you hear so often on each year's crop of Christmas CDs. You really never know whether you're going to hear pipes and accordion or sitar on the next tune and the listen is a very pleasant surprise.

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What A Night! A Christmas Album

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Holiday
by: Harry Connick Jr.

November 04, 2008
This is a great album and Harry Connick, jr. is a master singer and songwriter. And arranger. Buy this album. You'll love it. It's just what you need to get into the holiday spirit.

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Noel

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Holiday
by: Josh Groban

October 09, 2007
Nothing new - considering Josh Grban's incredible voice, I was expecting more. Also, the CD audio quality seemed harsh.

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Joy To The World

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Holiday
by: Faith Hill

September 30, 2008
I love this Cd. Beautifully done Faith bravo :*) I love the feel of it... reminds me of my childhood. I really love "a baby changes everything" very original and yet timeless at the same time. Don't know what to get the person who has everything? Buy them some joy! Joy to the world!

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Don't Come Home for Christmas

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by: Jeff Dunham

November 04, 2008
Jeff Dunham is a constant as an entertainment option in our household and we have seen Jeff with his friends live twice. The CD though, less than entertaining as it shows the difficulty of keeping voices in character and singing. Jingle Bombs is the best on the CD- which everyone can watch somewhere else while the rest of the CD's adult humor doesn't work for kids and even less for adults. I bought as a combo purchase with The Christmas DVD or I wouldn't have gotten it at all.
Again, LOVE Jeff- not the CD.

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Songs of Joy & Peace

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Holiday
from: Sony

October 14, 2008
I recently bought YO-YO MA & FRIENDS music: Songs of Joy and Peace.
It has been wonderful experience as usuall.

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The Christmas Collection

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by: Il Divo

October 25, 2005
I have never been disappointed with the sound of Il Divo. And their renditions of these Christmas songs is absolutely beautiful. But ... "Over the Rainbow"??? There are only 10 songs on this CD to begin with. You mean they could not come up with one more Christmas song to include here instead of "Over the Rainbow"? A little miffed at that, so I gave this magnificent CD 4 stars instead of 5.

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Let It Snow

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Holiday
by: Michael Bublé

October 08, 2007
This is a great CD. He has a great voice and the music choices are great for to get you in the holiday spirit. It is rather short though.