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Sheryl Crow - Home for Christmas Audio CD

A fair review of the Sheryl Crow "Home for Christmas" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Sheryl Crow reviews here, or go back to the Sheryl Crow tabs.

Sheryl Crow Band: Sheryl Crow
Title: Home for Christmas
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Media: Audio CD

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An Uneven Affair


Only two tracks stand out from the predominantly mainstream Christmas moods which characterize this album which really does not sound very inspired. Apart from Sheryl Crow's always fine vocals and a few very good tracks, there is little of the usual Crow to be found on this Christmas release.

Crow's only original song "There is a Star that Shines Tonight" is a very fine song though, and helps on the overall uninspired impression, if the listener has not already lost interest at this point, since it's the penultimate song on the CD. The heavy strings put on the second part of the song are really unnecessary and I think the song would have better without them.

The CD's absolute peak, however, is the last track, the beautiful traditional "All Through the Night". It seems this song is the only track that has been given a new and original approach.

The rest of the CD is rather ordinary mainstream interpretations of traditional songs and carols, in several cases arranged like Patsy Cline in the early 1960s.

Why Crow chose to re-record "Blue Christmas" is a mystery - her previous version was much more fresh and actually sounded as a Sheryl Crow song.

If you like traditional Christmas music this CD could easily be something for you; if in contrary you are looking out for new original Sheryl Crow music with her personal edge, you will probably be disappointed with this release.


Merry Christmas!!!
I now just finished listening to it and let me tell you, it is an excellent cd from beginning to end. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that Sheryl Crow had released a christmas cd. As for those who say to avoid "O Holy Night", it's not that bad. I mean, she doesn't have the kind of voice you are used to hearing sing this song, but I still think she sings it pretty well.


AWESOME!!!
What a voice! Great album! Sheryl and Christmas together - Why didn't this happen sooner??
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As Santa would say, "So-So-So"
It's pleasant enough, but not much stands out here. As a big fan of Sheryl Crow's music and of holiday music, I was really looking forward to this album. Sheryl's take on holiday chestnuts like "White Christmas," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and "Blue Christmas," are nice, but the arrangements and instruments aren't anything dazzling or unique. This is the sort of thing to put on in the background while you're taking care of holiday chores and activities. That said, there's one big low and a couple of high points. As another reviewer here said, the version of "O Holy Night" here is pretty terrible, but the two closing tracks that follow it are terrific, the Crow-penned "There is a Star That Shines Tonight" and a lovely version of "All Through the Night. " These two really make the album worth having for me. Also, the bonus download track available online, "Hello, My Friend, Hello," is great. If only I could swap "O Holy Night" off of the CD for that one.


A Classic. Get it while you can.
Yeah sure, they're mostly old songs you've heard before. What can I say? If you're looking at this album, you know how good she is and this music is outstanding. But take my word for it, you'll love the arrangements. You need to get this CD at Hallmark right now. It's only 10 bucks. If you don't, you'll have to get the import (for some silly, outrageous price). It's worth 10 bucks. I've got every single song/album/CD/video this woman has ever done. This is one of her best. Nuff Said.


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