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List Price: $11.98 | | Label: Sparrow
Salesrank: 605
Released: September 18, 2007 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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A Christmas Album Track Listing:
1. Tennessee Christmas
2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
3. Preiset Dem König! (Praise the King)
4. Emmanuel
5. Little Town
6. Christmas Hymn
7. Love Has Come
8. Sleigh Ride
9. Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
10. Heirlooms
11. Mighty Fortress Is Our God/Angels We Have Heard On High
Editorial Review:
Amy Grant's first Christmas album is not only one of the best recordings of her career, it's easily one of the best contemporary Christmas collections available. Grant's Christian beliefs have been incorporated into her music for years, and maybe it's the artistic translation of the depth of her faith that makes these songs so inspiring. "Emmanuel" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" have Grant's vocals soaring, especially on the sustained chorus of the latter. Her country roots show nicely in "Tennessee Christmas," while "Sleigh Ride" is as fun as it is romantic. "Heirlooms" is particularly poignant--maybe not to the point of "hand me a tissue," but it's powerful all the same. A must for fans, and a good holiday addition for those looking for a Christmas record that comes without the cobwebs. --Steve Gdula
A Christmas Album Reviews:
WondErfull Christmas Album: 
2009-12-17 - I grew up listening to this as a album, when I was a kid, my mom played it every Christmas. Along with the Christmas album by Evie, whom I love in Christian music as well.
The album is full of wonderful tunes of holiday spirit that will stick to you for the rest of your life and catchy tunes that you will be humming long after Christmas is over. My favorite is "Tennessee Christmas" and "Love has come"
The singing an arrangement is superb...anyone that say's otherwise, is a scrooge, sorry...my view. There is no superficial singing about the ideas of Christmas, it is of a pure intention of what Christmas really means. She has traditional songs as well, like "Sleigh ride" "Hark the Harold angels sing" "Little Town".."etc"..another twist with a slight rock edge which is the bomb, is "Emmanuel".....love it!!!!
A MUST BUY, CHRISTMAS ALBUM---EXCUSE ME CD!!!!!
Lovely Tunes, Great Voice, Quite Enjoyable! 
2009-12-03 - When it comes to Christmas albums, Amy Grant does it right. She doesn't just play it safe and pump out an uninspired collection that chiefly takes from tried-and-true classics. She also goes off on a limb and creates Christmas tunes of her own that are touching, warm, and fun to listen to. Her voice is, as always, a joy to hear. The only detracting factor from this particular album is the terrifying 80s synth. I still like it -- but mostly for nostalgia's sake. I'm sure if I hadn't grown up with it, I would find it annoying.
"Tennessee Christmas" is warm and pleasant, with guitars and a bit of country flavor. Lovely original tune -- never ceases to make me smile. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is gorgeous -- full orchestra effect, plus a chorus. "Praise the King" and "Emmanuel" feature that 80s synth sound that you'll either hate or love. I can't deny that I love the arrangements -- very exciting and fun to listen to. I often wish that they were recorded with more traditional and timeless instruments.
I love how "Emmanuel" segues into "Little Town of Bethlehem," a stirring and unique rendition of the old Yuletide favorite. (It's a wonder how Amy Grant manages to take such classics and jazz them up without making them sound horrible and ridiculous.) The next song, "Christmas Hymn," is magnificent, full, and rich, with great piano and chorus; on the whole, a bit forgettable, but definitely well-crafted and enjoyable.
One of my favorites, too -- synth notwithstanding -- is "Love Has Come." It always makes me want to stand up and sing (and sometimes, when I'm sure nobody is looking or watching, I do)! The way that Grant and co. use dynamics in conjunction with statements of faith really makes this song pop out from the rest of the collection.
"Sleigh Ride" is your typical arrangement... not all that different from the slew of other "Sleigh Rides" out there. Still pretty fun, though -- so merry and peppy that you can't help but tap your toe to it. "The Christmas Song" and "Heirlooms" usually fly right under my radar -- sweet, but not really all that striking. When they play, I always forget that they're on.
The album ends on "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God/Angels We Have Heard on High," which is quite effective. When the song sweeps up into the hopeful refrains of "Angels We Have Heard on High," it sends you out with high spirits and fills you with a lovely warmth. Perfect end to a great album.
To the uninitiated, it's worth a try. The only thing that keeps this album from timelessness is that goofy synth -- which is never poorly done, by the by, but may prove irritating to some. As for me, I feel like this album is worth every dollar -- it's well-crafted, and lots of fun, and Amy Grant's voice is awesome.
one of the best!
2009-06-13 - I'd had this CD before, seemed to have misplaced it, and just couldn't go another season without listening to it. I love the songs on this one! Thanks for fast delivery!
Best Christmas album EVER
2009-02-11 - this is about to stop being produced and I don't know why! One of the best Christmas cds EVER!
CD Product review
2009-01-31 - After wearing out the cassette recording of this album, I was very happy to get the cd version, as I love Amy Grant's Christmas songs on this album.
