Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Rockapella Title: Rockapella Christmas Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: J-Bird Records Original Release Date: 10/24/2000 Release Date: 10/24/2000 Genres: Folk, Special Interest, Pop, Rock, Classical, Broadway & Vocalists Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Traditional Vocal Pop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 617468034029 |
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Holiday music is a great tradition for vocal groups everywhere, so it seems a natural choice for a cappella quintet Rockapella. The rock-pop-jazz group that went from cult favorite to national Folgers Coffee phenomenon fil... more » |
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Amazon.com Holiday music is a great tradition for vocal groups everywhere, so it seems a natural choice for a cappella quintet Rockapella. The rock-pop-jazz group that went from cult favorite to national Folgers Coffee phenomenon fills their first Christmas album with the standards you'd expect ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Christmas Song") as well as three originals by member Scott Leonard: "The Hope You Hold," "Christmas Without You," and "Hold Out for Christmas" (a lovely ballad that had been included on their J-Bird debut). While the album as a whole is somewhat conservatively tilted toward jazz and doo-wop sounds, they enjoy a bit of whimsy with "Glow Worm," and fans of big bass Barry Carl will especially enjoy his featured spot on the funkiest track, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." --David Horiuchi Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsAnother triumph from these indescribably talented gentlemen Laura Hattaway | Dallas, TX | 10/25/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Back in May, Barry Carl suggested using this album as "Xmas Prozac." More mellow than the usual Rockapella offering, this CD features the band's outstanding ability to sing crystal clear harmonies. While many of the songs include Jeff Thatcher's inventive vocal percussion, several have no VP at all ("I was eating falafel," he joked in the newsletter). This is the perfect type of music to play while the family is eating the holiday dinner or opening presents. The first two tracks are uplifting tributes to the spirit of the season; I was affected by the pure strains highlighted in "I Heard the Bells..." "Glow Worm" is a welcomed import from a Japanese CD and is one of several on this album that are nostalgiac... that 1940's band feel. Superb! Those who have come to expect a heart-wrenching ballad by Scott Leonard each release will not be disappointed by "Christmas Without You": "At least you left the lights; okay, half; probably the ones that blink." The final cut, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," is the strongest rock tune here and puts Barry's expressive bass in the spotlight. Buy the CD, play it in traffic, and I defy you not to drive around with a giant grin on your face. If you're ready to be put in a festive mood, this is a flawless addition to your holiday tunes collection. It hits the spot like soft chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate. Even the album liner is clever and warm-fuzzy inducing." If only the radio would play these guys!! Laura Hattaway | 11/15/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Let me tell you right off the bat here people, this cd is a classic. Sure these songs of have been recorded before by thousands of artist, but these guys turn these songs into new and refreshing material. They have two originals that are, or should be up there with the old classics. The first song must be heard with headphones on to hear all harmonies intertwined inside the words. Unbelievable!! I can't say enough how talented ROCKAPELLA is and how they can establish new inovations with thier voices. Barry... you have got the only voice that could ever do "your a mean one mr grinch" and the laugh at the end...man...gives me goose bumps." A 15 year olds point of view Anthony Moffitt | Fenton, MI USA | 11/10/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "I love vocal jazz. Ive known Rockapella since I was a young one watching "Where in the world is carmen sandiego" and I became a singer myself. My choir director turned me back on to the group my fresman year of high school a year ago. This album ties in my love for music and my love for christmas. The Christmas song. Wow. There is a few original tracks that are exceptional. My friends enjoy mainstream music. They couldn't deny how unbelievably incredible this album was. This was truly amazing and expresses the magnitude of this album's voice."
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