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Takes Some Getting Used To But Growing On Me

Mark Baker | Santa Clarita, CA United States | 12/07/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Rocketown has quickly become my favorite label because it's home of some of my favorite artists. When I first heard about this CD, I was excited because it would combine some of my favorite artists with my favorite genre, Christmas music. And, based on the Christmas themed songs they'd already written, this would be a great project.



Then I bought it. The first time I heard it, I was highly disappointed. Probably the biggest problem I had with it is the high level of involvement of Charlie Peacock. While many think he's great, I'm not especially found of most of his work. While I still think it could have been better, it continues to grow on me.



There are some great songs on here. "God is With Us," sung by Amy Grant, is great. In fact, it's better then her last Christmas CD. Wayne Kirkpatrick does a good cover of "Welcome to Our World." (In fact, that's another flaw with the disc. Where's Chris Rice?) And the covers of traditional carols are great, especially the haunting version of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."



Probably my biggest complaints are a couple of the original songs. "Prepare a Place" featuring Michael W. Smith and Christine Dente falls flat lyrically. Musically, it's beautiful, however. When I heard Taylor Sorensen and Alathea were teaming up for a song, I knew it would be interesting. And I was right. "Love Came Just in Time" looks at Christmas from the perspective of Simeon and Anna. While an interesting take and fun tune, it doesn't quite live up to it's potential, either.



Not all the original songs are bad, however. "Sing Gloria" is a great song of overflowing praise. Although I must ask what the deal with one line is. ("Like you're living in a house that has no ceiling?") And "Christmas Kind of Feeling" is a great celebration of the fun of the season.



All told, this CD is worth getting. I'm just a little disappointed that it didn't live up to what I thought it could have been."

Inspired music from talented inspired artists...

Calogero Fanara | La Louvière, Belgium | 10/02/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Well, as I had expected when I first listened to the tracks, I was once again surprised and delighted by the professional and inspiring artistry on this record. Every single song on this project reflects the personality and talent of each artist. And when all these talents are combined with a clear Christ-centered message of salvation, how could you not like it? A shame that we must often wait Christmas season to savor such inspiring projects. This is what our generation needs today: more music centered on the person and salvation of Jesus Christ. We don't need much "hits", the world has enough of it, but we need to proclame the Gospel to as many people possible, leading them to consider how important it is to be reconcilied with their Creator. And what better than great Christian music can lead them to stop a while and think about eternity?

This being said, it's hard for me to say which song is my favorite, as each one has its own style, but to mention a few: "God is with us" (Amy Grant), "Love came just in time" (Sorensen Taylor) and "O come o come Emmanuel" (Christy Nockels) are defo the top ones. I highly recommend this record to anyone who gives as much importance to great music genre and intelligent lyrics. God bless you all!"

Love this cd

mommy to five | Michigan, USA | 12/12/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"if you are tired of all the typical christmas music, i recommend this cd. the more you listen to it, the more it grows on you. the 2nd track is so beautiful, and that's coming from someone who is not really a big amy grant fan.

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