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?
Clay Aiken - Merry Christmas With Love
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Nov 4, 2009
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Christmas
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2 comments:
This is the quintessential Christmas Album!!! Every Carol is delivered without any unnecessary trills or riffs. Just BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!
During a very difficult X-Mas, a few years ago, someone gave me this CD. It truly uplifted me and I will always love Clay Aiken for that. I wasn't a fan and I don't watch American Idol but this CD made me a fan of Aiken's. He has a beautifully toned voice and his last CD is excellent.
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