Audio CD review:
Mannheim Steamroller, Chip Davis, Olivia Newton-John - The Christmas Angel: A Family Story

Mannheim Steamroller, Chip Davis, Olivia Newton-John - The Christmas Angel: A Family Story

Band: Mannheim Steamroller, Chip Davis, Olivia Newton-John Title: The Christmas Angel: A Family Story Rating: Release Date: 27 October, 1998 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Intro 2: Joy To the World 3: Stille Nacht (Silent Night) 4: The Dream 5: Crystal 6: Carol Of the Bells 7: Messangers Of Christmas 8: Greensleeves 9: Above the Northern Lights 10: Good King Wenceslas 11: Deck the Halls 12: Angels We Have Heard On High

Customer Reviews THE CHRISTMAS TURKEY Unfortunately, "The Christmas Angel" turned out to be a real dud. I have loved all 3 of the first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Albums, so I was excited when this one came out. For one thing, most of the music is recycled and - even worse - relegated to background music for a "family" story entitled "The Christmas Angel. " Despite the efforts of Olivia Newton-John, the story is lame at best and weird, New Age-y and rather creepy at worst. Not only does it do an injustice to the marvelous Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics, it is actually a detriment to, and cheapens the true meaning of these Christmas carols in general. The only decent, nonrecycled piece on the CD is "Messangers of Christmas" (was the misspelling intentional?) - and even that is dubbed over in the beginning by narration of this so-called "story. " I wound up putting this CD into a recycle bin. Thankfully, Mannheim Steamroller have redeemed themselves with their "Christmas Extraordinaire" and "Christmas Song" albums. I would recommend either of these albums before I would even waste my dollars (and even pennies, nickels and dimes) on this turkey. . kid's love it It has become part of our Christmas tradition. While I was never very excited about this CD when I bought it, my kids 9 and 6 love it and have done so for the past few years. They hope another similar CD will come out soon. I like the story and the music although it is a bit scary for the littlest ones. I LOVE the christmas angle!!! S. ok this would not be the best review but i just had to tell you i LOVE this CD!!!! the story is really neat and the music, it is the Best!!! P. this is RumWomans Teen Age Daughter. . You can see a complete list of all Mannheim Steamroller, Chip Davis, Olivia Newton-John discography, or go back to the Mannheim Steamroller, Chip Davis, Olivia Newton-John tabs