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James Brown – James Brown’s Funky Christmas (1995)

James Brown - James Brown's Funky Christmas (1995)

Recorded at the height of Mr. Superbad’s reign, this high-octane, 17-song set is guaranteed to give Santa Claus a soul transfusion–and put a little extra kick into that mistletoe kiss. While JB spends a fair amount of time pouring his heart out on inspired renditions of favorites such as “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Please Come Home,” he and his always-stellar band really shine on a spate of originals that takes Christmas from an idealized holiday and makes it real. Continue reading “James Brown – James Brown’s Funky Christmas (1995)”

Louis Armstrong & Friends – What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)

Louis Armstrong & Friends - What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)

Although this Christmas compilation is credited to “Louis Armstrong & Friends,” it’s really more aptly categorized as a various artists anthology, since Armstrong only has six of the fourteen tracks. The disc is filled out with seasonal offerings by Dinah Washington, Mel Torme, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, Peggy Lee, Eartha Kitt, and Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, mostly from the 1950s. Continue reading “Louis Armstrong & Friends – What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)”

The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)

The Brian Setzer Orchestra - The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)

Brian Setzer released Boogie Woogie Christmas in 2002 and the live DVD Christmas Extravaganza in 2005, the same year as his second Christmas LP, Dig That Crazy Christmas — that’s a lot of holiday music in a short span of time and it’s all condensed on two 2008 compilations, Christmas Rocks! The Best Of Collection and The Ultimate Christmas Collection. Continue reading “The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)”

The Platters – A Special Christmas Collection (1998)

The Platters - A Special Christmas Collection (1998)

Doo-wop around the Christmas tree as the Platters’ heavenly harmonies surround Silver Bells; White Christmas; Deck the Halls; Silent Night; Joy to the World; Blue Christmas; The Christmas Song; Here Comes Santa Claus , and more! Continue reading “The Platters – A Special Christmas Collection (1998)”

Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}

Bing Crosby - Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}

Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, PNG, Included
Total Size: 231 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol | USA | Cat#: 72435-21433-2-0 | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Xmas

While it does not include Crosby’s biggest hit, the perennial “White Christmas,” this collection of holiday favorites remains a good representation of the singer’s many seasonal recordings. Among the highlights are “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” Any fan of Crosby, as well as good Christmas music in general, will want to hunt this down. Continue reading “Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}”

Kylie Minogue – Kylie Christmas (2015) {Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD}

Kylie Minogue - Kylie Christmas (2015) {Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD}

Kylie Minogue – Kylie Christmas (2015) {Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Scans @300 dpi, PNG, Included
DVD-5 | VIDEO_TS | Video: NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | Audio: LPCM 2.0
Total Size: 1.89 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Parlophone | EU | Cat#: 0825646004881 | Genre: Pop, Xmas

The Kylie experience has become so all-encompassing it’s hard to believe that 2015’s Kylie Christmas is her first holiday album. She and her team do it right, providing a varied and diverse selection of tracks and moods. Continue reading “Kylie Minogue – Kylie Christmas (2015) {Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD}”