An engaging Christmas Album - finally!
dchwong | 11/20/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This lengthy album is a wonderful alternative to otherwise often vapid holiday music. Mixing obscure christmas/yuletide related tunes and charming originals, Jane Siberry actually evokes the spirit of the season in her songs. A highlight is the giddy version of her song "Hockey." And a beautiful version of "The Valley" shines. Her versions of traditional holiday tunes are equally stunning. This is also a fine album to listen to during non-holiday times as well. A winner."
Forget Perry Como
K. Corn | 06/18/1998
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Actually brought back the X-mas spirit and made me feel and appreciate the season again. Underated and misunderstood (thank God!), Siberry offers history, wit, comedy and sensuality within her choir-like songs. Breathtaking backup vocalists lend versatility and strength, while Siberry sings more simplistic than usual, exposing a barren warmth that intensifies as the album progresses. Will make you wonder why all X-mas albums insist on sounding the same. A bold and refreshing addition to old X-mas standbys."
The mother of all Xmas CDs
Anna Black | Vancouver, BC CANADA | 07/15/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You have to appreciate Jane Siberry and her reality-based look at Christmas to love this CD. She doesn't sugar-coat, yet her voice is sugar. Her incredibly unique selection of songs, funny, sad, pretty, even informative, are all refreshing. And her voice and the voices of her ensemble band are to die for. Gayle Ann Dorsey? Ridiculously good. You are in for a treat."