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Very Choosy Music Listener -- Finest Christmas Album Ever

Laura G. | Manhattan, NYC | 12/24/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I found this album in the bargin bin at a drug store about 5 years ago, taking a chance I rarely do, because of the intriguing theme, and the list of singers. I choose my Christmas albums exceedingly carefully. I still can hardly believe that something this good exists, let alone lying in a bargain bin. Out Of Print -- that's insane! This shows how poor marketing can sink a great product.



Anyone, anyone at all who hears "Christmas Lullabye" (Belinda Carlisle) or "Bless This Child" (Vesta) will cry. Every one of these is a gem. Except for the beginning and ending songs, these are all new to me, and all wonderful. What's more, they evoke the feeling that I have been told mothers have for their children at Christmas, which is a wonderful thing to experience. This captures it, and it so well helps you imagine how Mary felt with the infant Jesus.



I'm shocked that some DJ doesn't get wise and play this on the air. This album would be instantly under so much demand that it would come back into print. Really, it has such heart. This is the very rare exception to the poor quality of Christmas compilation albums. Anybody reading this -- just find it, wherever you can -- it's unbeatable."