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A tour de force of guitar players Steve Vai has known rock around the Christmas tree in this must-have Yuletide album. Vai, who began his career as a member of Frank Zappa's band and in more recent years has been David Lee Roth's partner in crime, transcends both roles by playing matchmaker between a few of our more inventive (albeit overlooked) guitar slingers and some of the best-loved Christmas carols. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's proboscis has never glowed quite so brightly as when Kenny Wayne Shepherd cranks up his guitar and takes us down an edgy blues journey. Eric Johnson's clear-as-a-Christmas-bell tones are a joy to listen to in his rendition of "The First Nowell." The standout, however, is Jeff Beck's haunting and emotional "Amazing Grace.

Steve Vai takes the concept of pairing guitar shredders and Christmas classics one step further, putting another string of pickers on the tree with a little less spectacular results than on his first outing. Which isn't to say that this album is a lump of coal. There are some riveting moments, especially when Steve Stevens dry-gulches "Do You Hear What I Hear," first lulling the listener into reverential submission with an almost medieval rendering of this time-honored classic, then shifting gears and jetting into Christmas future with some unconventional note-bending. Ted Nugent's "Deck the Halls" reminds one why the Amboy Dukes and Damn Yankees were appealing, before the Nuge filled himself full of hot air. An added plus is Robin Trower's rather restrained "O Little Town of Bethlehem." One complaint: the players tend to lose the melody line in their efforts to tart up Christmas classics into something experimental

Vol 1

Tracklist:
01 - Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
02 - Eric Johnson - The First Nowell
03 - Jeff Beck - Amazing Grace
04 - Brian Setzer - Jingle Bells
05 - Joe Satriani - Silent Night, Holy Night Jam
06 - Steve Morse - Joy To The World
07 - Steve Vai - Christmas Time Is Here
08 - Joe Perry - Blue Christmas
09 - Alex Lifeson - The Drummer Boy
10 - Richie Sambora - Cantique De Noel (O' Holy Night)
11 - Hotei - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)



Vol. 2

Tracklist:
01 - Steve Lukather - The Christmas Song
02 - Neal Schon - O Come, O Come Emmanuel
03 - Steve Stevens - Do You Hear What I Hear
04 - Stu Hamm - Sleigh Ride
05 - Trevor Rabin - O Come All Ye Faithful
06 - Zakk Wylde - White Christmas
07 - John Sykes - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
08 - Robin Trower - O Little Town Of Bethlehem
09 - Al Di Meola - Carol Of The Bells
10 - Ted Nugent - Deck The Halls

Tracklist CD1:
01 - Sting - I Saw Three Ships
02 - Extreme - Christmas Time Again
03 - The Beach Boys - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
04 - The Pretenders - Have Yourself A Merry Christmas
05 - Paul Anka - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
06 - Elton John - Step Into Christmas
07 - Gloria Gaynor - Little Bright Star
08 - Wham! - Last Christmas
09 - Steve Winwood - Christmas Is Now Drawing Near At Hand
10 - Neil Diamond - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
11 - Stevie Wonder - Someday At Christmas
12 - New Kids On The Block - Little Drummer Boy
13 - Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo
14 - Bryan Adams - Christmas Time
15 - Harry Belafonte - Mary's Boy Child



Tracklist CD2:
01 - Bing Crosby - White Christmas
02 - Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
03 - Sheryl Crow - Blue Christmas
04 - Chris Rea - Driving Home For Christmas
05 - The Smashing Pumpkins - Christmastime
06 - Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas
07 - Alexander O'Neal - The Christmas Song
08 - Gary Glitter - Another Rock 'N' Roll Christmas
09 - Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody
10 - Shakin Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
11 - Emerson, Lake & Palmer - I Believe In Christmas
12 - Michael Jackson - Little Christmas Tree
13 - Little Richard - Merry Christmas Baby
14 - MUD - Lonely This Christmas

Home For Christmas is a Christmas-themed studio album by American singer Sheryl Crow, on sale exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown stores.





Tracklist:
01 - Go Tell It On The Mountain
02 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
03 - White Christmas
04 - I'll Be Home For Christmas
05 - Merry Christmas, Baby
06 - The Bells Of St. Mary's
07 - Blue Christmas
08 - O Holy Night
09 - There Is A Star That Shines Tonight
10 - All Through The Night

The Circle is the title of the eleventh studio album by rock band Bon Jovi. Produced by John Shanks, the album was released November 2, 2009, with the new single "We Weren't Born to Follow" premiering on radio August 17. The album was released in Germany on October 30, 2009.

In an interview given to Rolling Stone Magazine, guitarist Richie Sambora says the album is a return to "rock and roll" and said "There’s going to be some big choruses on there. It sounds like Bon Jovi, but it sounds fresh. We experimented with a lot of new sounds and had a really good time working with John Shanks, who is also a really good guitar player, so he and I did a lot of ‘weaseling’ with the guitar sounds. There are a lot of really good guitar sounds and new kind atmospheres on the new Bon Jovi record, that I think makes it really modern. I think people are going to dig it, man. And it rocks hard."

The Circle tour will ensue the following year, "2010, probably spring time we’ll get going. And we’re going to go for a long time. It’s going to be a big one." Sambora stated.

In an interview on UK radio station Absolute Radio, Jon Bon Jovi stated the album title has multiple meanings. It stands for the fact that a circle is never ending, and that it also refers to Bon Jovi's inner circle - stating that "in this organization, the circle is very difficult to get into, and even more difficult to get out of."

1. We Weren't Born To Follow 4:03
2. When We Were Beautiful 5:18
3. Work For The Working Man 4:04
4. Superman Tonight 5:12
5. Bullet 3:50
6. Thorn In My Side 4:05
7. Live Before You Die 4:18
8. Brokenpromiseland 4:57
9. Love's The Only Rule 4:38
10. Fast Cars 3:16
11. Happy Now 4:21
12. Learn To Love 4:39

Connie Talbot's Christmas Album is the second album from English child singer Connie Talbot. It was released on 24 November 2008. The album is made up of Christmas themed songs, and was recorded in the middle of 2008. Talbot has appeared publicly to publicise the album. The album was recorded in the middle of 2008 in Talbot's bedroom studio, and contains "a mix of classics and modern Christmas tunes". Describing the recording of the album, Talbot said "I really liked it. I liked all the songs they picked and everything. It was really good and enjoyable." Five tracks ("Let it Snow!", "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree", "Jingle Bell Rock", "Santa Clause Is Coming to Town" and "Frosty the Snowman") were recorded in the style of a big band, while the remainder were recorded in a "more traditional" style.
Release Date: November 24, 2008

Track List:
01 - Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
02 - When A Child Is Born (With Ginger Kwan)
03 - Frosty The Snowman
04 - Merry Christmas Everybody!
05 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
06 - Ave Maria
07 - Walking In A Winter Wonderland
08 - Do You Hear What I Hear?
09 - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
10 - O Little Town Of Bethlehem
11 - Jingle Bell Rock
12 - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
13 - Walking In The Air
14 - Silent Night
15 - White Christmas

Full Circle is the fourth album by the American rock band Creed, released on October 27, 2009.[8] It is Creed's first release since their 2004 compilation album Greatest Hits, their first studio album since 2001's Weathered, and their first studio album to feature original bassist Brian Marshall in almost exactly a decade. The record was produced by Howard Benson. The album was completed on July 31, 2009, as announced by Scott Stapp. Four days later, the album cover was revealed through the band's official e-news.

The album is a mix of roots and heavy, but it's slightly different from Creed's previous work in that it features heavier songs in drop tunings. There are also more guitar solos, as heard on the album, originally announced by Mark Tremonti on his Twitter page when he stated that he is "very proud of the solos on this record."

Track list:
01. Overcome - 3:47
02. Bread of Shame - 3:56
03. A Thousand Faces - 4:54
04. Suddenly - 3:31
05. Rain - 3:27
06. Away in Silence - 4:40
07. Fear - 4:05
08. On My Sleeve - 4:14
09. Full Circle - 4:08
10. Time - 5:55
11. Good Fight - 3:55
12. The Song You Sing - 4:08

Aaron Neville - Christmas Prayer

The opening title track of Aaron Neville's 2005 Christmas album, which extends a heartfelt prayer to those in need, has proved to be resoundingly poignant, since the singer's beloved hometown, New Orleans, was destroyed--leaving thousands homeless and displaced--by that September's Hurricane Katrina. While the shadow of the tragedy lingers over the first song, the rest of CHRISTMAS PRAYER does its best to provide a hopeful, celebratory spirit. On Neville's version of "Go Tell It on the Mountain," the holiday classic becomes a jubilant, upbeat soul tune, while "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" showcases the singer's trademark angelic voice. Although Christmas albums can be paint-by-number affairs, this warm Yuletide record stands out, thanks to Neville's emotionally compelling performances.
Release Date: October 4, 2005

Track List:
01 - Christmas Prayer
02 - Go Tell It On The Mountain - (With Blind Boys Of Alabama)
03 - Mary's Boy Child
04 - White Christmas
05 - Joy To The World
06 - Merry Christmas Baby
07 - Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing
08 - The First Noel
09 - Christmas Everday
10 - O Come All Ye Faithful
11 - Ave Maria
12 - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
13 - Amen

PART 1

PART 2


Aaron Neville - Soulful Christmas

About: Logic would dictate that if Aaron Neville can't make it a soulful Christmas, nobody can. Neville's one of the only mere mortals who can actually deliver on the old saw about having a voice so sweet he could sing the phone book. Problem is that Neville, who is notorious for liking the wrong career choices, probably would sing the phone book if someone signed the check. Consequently, even though he includes the typical standards on Soulful Christmas, they still ring true with his magical voice. "Such a Night" and "Louisiana Christmas Day," however, stand out with soul and are required additions to any funky holiday party mix. --Michael Ruby
Release Date: October 5, 1993

Track List:
01 - Please Come Home For Christmas
02 - O Holy Night
03 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
04 - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
05 - White Christmas
06 - Such A Night
07 - O Little Town Of Bethlehem
08 - Silent Night
09 - Louisiana Christmas Day
10 - The Star Carol
11 - The Bells Of St. Mary's

01. Elton John - Step Into Christmas 04:30
02. Dolly Parton - Winter Wonderland/sleigh Ride 03:26
03. Vince Gill - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 04:01
04. Nat "King" Cole - The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) 02:59
05. Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree 02:06
06. The Chipmunks - The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) 02:22
07. Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock 02:13
08. Jackson 5 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 02:26
09. Jimmy Boyd - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 02:32
10. Louis Armstrong And The Commanders - Cool Yule 02:58
11. Gene Autry And The Pinafores - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 03:09
12. Charles Brown - Please Come Home For Christmas 02:49
13. Burl Ives - A Holly Jolly Christmas 02:16
14. Harry Simeone Chorale - The Little Drummer Boy 03:22
15. The Temptations - Silent Night 06:05
16. Do-Re-Mi Children's Choir - Do You Hear What I Hear? 02:33
17. Bing Crosby - White Christmas 02:57

Given that Clay Aiken's success story is a little like that of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's underdog-made-good tale, it's entirely appropriate that the AMERICAN IDOL runner-up would record a Christmas album. That MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE is so defiantly traditional just adds to the warm-and-fuzzy vibes.With nary a hint of hip-hop or pop-punk to be found, the record is a testament to the evergreen appeal of the heavily orchestrated holiday epics of Christmas past. Aiken's bell-like voice is perfectly suited to the sweeping, old-time Disney/MGM production style here, and his evangelical Christian beliefs no doubt add to the sincerity with which he imbues these performances. Listening to the warm chestnut glow of "Sleigh Ride" or "Winter Wonderland," listeners might be forgiven for thinking they just stepped onto the set of a 1940s Bing Crosby film. Of course, Aiken can't resist adding a little of his trademark R&B spice to the eggnog, and this extra touch is what makes MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE accessible to holiday-music lovers of all inclinations.
Release Date: Nov 16, 2004
Genre: Rock-Pop, Christmas
Label: RCA
Codec: MPEG 1 Layer III, Mode: Stereo
File Size: 74.6
Bitrate: 256kbps, Sample rate: 48000Hz

Tracklist:
01 - O, Holy Night
02 - Winter Wonderland
03 - Silent Night
04 - Hark The Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful
05 - Have Yourself A Merry LIttle Christmas
06 - Mary, Did You Know
07 - Joy To The World
08 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
09 - Don't Save It All For Christmas Day
10 - Merry Christmas With Love
11 - Sleigh Ride
12 - What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

Tracklist:
01 - Santa Claus (I Still Believe In You)
02 - Joseph And Mary's Boy
03 - Happy Holiday's
04 - Christmas Memories
05 - Tonight Is Christmas
06 - Thistlehair The Christmas Bear
07 - Tennessee Christmas
08 - ACandle In The Window
09 - Home Coming Christmas
10 - Christmas In Dixie





Tracklist:
01 - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
02 - O Little Town Of Bethlehem
03 - Christmas In Your Arms
04 - New Year's Eve 1999
05 - The Blessings
06 - Christmas Is Love
07 - When It Comes To Christmas
08 - I Was Young Once Too
09 - The Night Before Christmas
10 - Happy Birthday Jesus
11 - The Christmas Spirit
12 - Hangin' Round The Mistletoe
13 - Little Drummer Boy