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The Smithereens - Christmas with the Smithereens Audio CD

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The Smithereens Band: The Smithereens
Title: Christmas with the Smithereens
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Release Date: 2007-10-09
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Waking Up on Christmas Morning 2: Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 3: Merry Christmas, Baby 4: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 5: Christmas Time All Over the World 6: Christmas 7: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas 8: Run Rudolph Run 9: Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight) 10: Christmas (I Remember) 11: Auld Lang Syne 12: Christmas Time Is Here Again

Smithereens for Christmas
I wish they could have put their touch on other Christmas Rock songs like Jingle Bell Rock, but maybe that's another album. A pretty cool Christmas Album "al la Smithereens" with some great covers; Rocking' Around The Christmas Tree and Merry Christmas ( I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)just to mention a few. Try to check it out if you can. Fairly quick delivery.


Fun But Not Really All That Christmas Spirit
If you like The Smithereens, it's not like their typical music style. This is a fun Cd to own and listen to. There are alot of harmonies and they sound like the Beach Boys at times. It is not a sentimental Christmas Cd. I would say it is fun for listening to before Christmas starts, like Thanksgiving Weekend. I think it is good, but not great. Some songs are more enjoyable then others.


Christmas as it should be!
It was the one that you put on late at night during a soft snowfall and looked at the Christmas tree and remembered Christmas past. Remember the two types of Christmas albums that you listened to as a kid? There was the 'reverential' album of devotional songs and hallelujah stuff.

Then there was a the album that captured the fun and the joy of the holiday. You know what that was. It was the album that you put on when the cousins came over to visit. The one that you reached for automatically when the party started. The one that captured the fun and the excitement when the family was all together and the kids went one way and the parents went another. The album that was on when the kids would wonder what they would be getting when the presents were opened later on.

Christmas With The Smithereens captures perfectly the feeling and the memories of that time and makes it fresh. The Smithereens bring new life to the old classics. You can tell that they aren't just going through the motions but actually enjoying themselves as they play common Christmas tunes like 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree' and not so common Christmas tunes such as their take on Art Carney's version of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas'. You can HEAR the Christmas Spririt Of Fun in these recordings. The band must have been smiling all the way through the recording sessions.

As I write this we sit on the edge of summer. So what? What law says that you can't play Christmas songs past the 'Christmas season'? Who says that you can't rock out for the summer to The Smithereens playing Christmas tunes? Do you only play 'Autumn Leaves' in autumn? Do you only play 'Riders On The Storm' when it rains? Do you only play 'Here Comes The Sun' when it's sunny? No! You don't.

Indulge yourself! Get 'Christmas With The Smithereens' NOW!!.


Yule Love the Smithereens
In many ways, "Christmas with The Smithereens" can be considered a tribute to the rock legends that the group admires and by whom they have been influnced. The Smithereens have been one of the most consistent and genuine no frills rock bands for over 25 years and have now produced a Christmas album in keeping with tradition of quality. But there are also 3 brand-new Smithereens songs that reflect their own unique blend of styles.
One thing to keep in mind is that while The Smithereens are covering well-known versions of past Christmas classics they are not attempting to best the original hits. From start to finish they are simply having fun doing their own takes on songs. You'll hear songs originally done by the Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Elvis, and The Ramones (you can tell the group has a real affection for the original punk band. There's a cover of the rare Beatles song "Christmas Time is Here Again" and if you've already heard The Smithereens Beatles tribute ("Meet the Smithereens") you'll know how well they cover the Fab Four. There's also a nice surprise in their sharp cover of The Who's "Christmas" from the rock opera Tommy. It's amazing that this song hasn't become a rock yule tradition--until now.
As for the three original songs, The Smithereens make use of their own personal memories of Christmas and create songs that are lively as well as sentimental. These are not sing-songy compositions but they'll grow on you with repeated listenings.
If you're looking to break from the usual tradition of well-worn holiday covers then "Christmas with The Smithereens" is a great NEW tradition to start.


You should all spend Chrstimas With The Smithereens!
The Smithereens are giving you both new and rare! Along with Pat DiNizio, we also get Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken taking over the vocals on a few songs. Every year, we hear the same Christmas songs and although we know them and love them, it's always nice to hear new and rare versions of even the most loved favorites.

Just when you think you've heard every version you ever wanted to hear of "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree". . . . the Smithereens deliver their electric punch flavor of the classic. I love their version of Auld Lang Syne. It starts with acapella then turns into a full blown rock song. The new original songs along with the classics really make this well rounded. There is a little something for everyone on this "classic in the making" Christmas CD.
Simply put, it rocks!.


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