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A Christmas Cornucopia

Annie LennoxAudio CD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

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In a way, Annie Lennox has been here before.

In 1995 the eight-time Brit Award winner released Medusa, her second solo album and a collection of covers of some her favorite songs. Her version of The Lover Speaks’ No More ‘I Love You’s, the first single, was a huge hit. And, like the string of classic hits she and Dave Stewart released as Eurythmics, her recordings still ... Read more in Amazon's Annie Lennox Store

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Product Details

  • Audio CD (November 16, 2010)
  • Original Release Date: 2010
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Decca
  • ASIN: B0043A0PXU
  • Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,941 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
3. See Amid The Winter's Snow
4. I'l est ne le Divin Enfant
5. First Noel
6. Lullay Lullay (Coventry Carol)
7. The Holly and the Ivy
8. In The Bleak Midwinter
9. As Joseph Was A Walking
10. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
11. Silent Night
12. Universal Child

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From the Artist

"All the income that I earn from Universal Child will be paid to the Annie Lennox Foundation." The Annie Lennox Foundation, the stars own charity, raises money for charitable projects supporting and educating women and children in Africa with HIV/AIDS.

"I've known these songs, these carols all my life, I've sung them since I was little," says the songwriter and singer of The Holly And The Ivy, Silent Night, The First Noel and other, less-widely-known songs such as Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant, and Lullay Lullay. " They're just in me. They're a huge part of my life. So it's not an arbitrary selection. Those relationships with those pieces of music were there intrinsically before I approached the recording."

Product Description

2010 holiday release from the Eurythmics vocalist, A Christmas Cornucopia is a collection of new, inspired interpretations of 11 traditional festive songs, rounded out by a new Lennox composition, 'Universal Child'. The music on the album was mostly played by Lennox, in collaboration with co producer Mike Stevens, and recorded in his southwest London studio - at the bottom of his garden. But to achieve the resonance and vibrancy that were integral to Lennox's ideas for these re-energized reboots, the pair also worked with a 30-piece orchestra at Pinewood Studios. And they travelled further afield too: to South Africa, to record with the African Children's Choir, a remarkable organization with which impassioned campaigner and activist Lennox has long had a relationship.

Customer Reviews

The arrangements are unique, the voice is hers. J. Pickard  |  37 reviewers made a similar statement
If you love Annie Lennox and her velvet voice, you'll love this Christmas album! islandbb  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
It will go on the list of most loved Christmas albums, to be sure. Damon Devine  |  21 reviewers made a similar statement
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84 of 97 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen...OR ELSE! December 9, 2010
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a lifelong Annie Lennox fan and was excited about the release of this album. However, upon listening to it the first time through I couldn't help but think, "This is the ANGRIEST Christmas album I've ever listened to!" Another reviewer said Annie seems to be at "full throttle" throughout the album and that's a spot-on description. And yet I have already listened to the album several times over because the arrangements are interesting and different and INTENSE. Annie Lennox never ceases to fascinate the listener even if she is scaring the pants off you in a few songs. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" sounds like she's storming the ramparts and if you don't lift a glass to holiday cheer she's going to kick your ass. "Coventry Carol" also has that intensity, but it works. The way "Il est né" is repeated in an atonal fashion shows Annie can be scary and intense in French, too. It's only on the last three songs that the throttle is pulled back a bit. "Universal Child" is haunting, lush and touchingly tender. It's a relief after the vehemence of the rest of the album. There is definitely passion in this recording which makes it worth purchasing and enjoying. Just do as she says and back away slowly!
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88 of 104 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Possibly The Best Vocal Instrument On This Planet November 16, 2010
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Annie Lennox is an extremely talented individual who gives of herself more than many other artists out there. This Christmas collection is no exception. It is NOT for everybody however. Many of the selections are madrigal and obscure to the average individual. People who have taken voice, performance classes such as choral, and music educators would be the most likely to be ABLE to appreciate her efforts. Alas, the teeming masses yearning for Christmas make out music will need to look elsewhere. I found the unique twists on the songs to be very enjoyable and relaxing to listen to. I will be keeping this playing throughout the holidays.
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49 of 57 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent new album for the holiday season November 16, 2010
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
True to her unique style of singing, Annie has come out with a new album that breaths life back into what has become a rather monotonous genre in the music category - the ever less varrying string of boring Christmas albums that are pumped out each year by artists whose time has long since past. Annie, on the otherhand, has put her all into this new album and released a wonderful array of beautifully rendered holiday classics. Her voice is still as vibrant as it ever was, and her unique style shines through on every song. I've listened to this album from start to finish, and I can honestly state that it is a masterpiece of music, with each song as unique as Annie herself, and with each song as satisfying to listen to as the last. Along with Enya's, and Sarah McLachlan's latest Christmas albums, Annie Lennox's newest album will definitely become an annual favorite of mine every holiday season going forward.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars An Extraordinary Experience
An amazingly original interpretation of classic Christmas music. Annie makes the songs her own. Well worth buying and adding to your Christmas music collection.
Published 2 months ago by P. Steele
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant christmas album
something a bit different with all the classic's you knew of and some you didn't know of. just absolutely lovely.
Published 3 months ago by Eekat
5.0 out of 5 stars Made Christmas music new again - beautiful.
Annie's special voice and techniques make familiar holiday music special and uniquel
Makes a great gift for holiday music lovers.
Published 3 months ago by Belkie
5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Medley of Song for Christmas
The songs were varied in the theme of Christmas. Packaged min a substantial cardboard CD cover. The cover was aesthetically beautiful.
Published 3 months ago by jANIS m. tURNER
5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite
My new favorite Christmas album! I read the reviews prior to purchasing, and I agree with the sentiment that if you like Annie Lennox, and you like Christmas, you'll love this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by EG
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
This album embodies all the light and inspirational singularity that makes Annie Lennox such a treasure. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. B. Cundall
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Music
This album really set me in the mood for Christmas...it's full of traditional carols that I remember from my childhood and sung by Annie Lennox is just the cherry on the icing.
Published 4 months ago by Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Annie Lennox
Loved the DVD. I like everything that Annie Lennox does and this DVD just confirms my admiration of her and her voice.
Published 4 months ago by Dorothy B. Rhodes
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! Beautiful!
I love her clear and timeless voice. Several of the tracks bring tears to my eyes, they are so beautiful. Annie Lennox at her best! A new Christmas favorite!!!
Published 4 months ago by Jimmymac
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting
Normally not a fan of Christmas music we found this an interesting mix - and found it easy to listen to rather than the traditional music that we normally have at this time of year
Published 4 months ago by pauline Dawson
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