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| 1. Jingle Bells | 3:57 | Not Available | ||
| 2. Green Christmas | 2:34 | Not Available | ||
| 3. I Saw Three Ships | 1:07 | Not Available | ||
| 4. Hanukkah Blessings | 3:27 | Not Available | ||
| 5. O Holy Night | 1:09 | Not Available | ||
| 6. Elf's Lament | 3:39 | Not Available | ||
| 7. Snowman | 2:59 | Not Available | ||
| 8. Do They Know It's Christmas | 3:32 | Not Available | ||
| 9. Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah | 2:11 | Not Available | ||
| 10. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | 3:29 | Not Available | ||
| 11. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer | 0:59 | Not Available | ||
| 12. Carol Of The Bells | 3:00 | Not Available | ||
| 13. Footprints | 3:14 | Not Available | ||
| 14. Deck The Stills | 0:32 | Not Available | ||
| 15. Christmastime (Oh Yeah) | 2:16 | Not Available | ||
| 16. Sleigh Ride | 0:46 | Not Available | ||
| 17. Christmas Pics | 2:14 | Not Available | ||
| 18. I Have A Little Dreidel | 0:52 | Not Available | ||
| 19. Wonderful Christmastime | 1:18 | Not Available | ||
| 20. Auld Lang Syne | 3:04 | Not Available |
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68 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
BNL joins the tired ranks of groups to release Christmas albums. Of course, they do it in true BNL fashion, and are not content to simply record a bunch of slightly-warmed-over standards. Some of the songs are original compositions, such as "Christmastime (Oh Yeah)," and some are standards done up in BNL's jazzy, rock style. Still others sound as if they are being played on your Grandmother's old electric organ, complete with tacky drum machine. (I have to wonder if this last is a peek into their early Christmas traditions.) And lastly, there are some very off-the-wall tunes, like "Deck the Stills" and "Sleigh Ride" that pretty much sound like the guys screwing around.
All of the tracks are well-polished, and the entire album evokes a holiday spirit. So in that sense, this album is a huge success. I only subtract 1 star because if you're not a fan of the band, you won't be too interested in their interpretation of the standards, and the novelty songs will probably be a bit of a turn off. However, if you like BNL, this is a must-have, even if you skip a few of the songs after listening to them once.
All of the tracks are well-polished, and the entire album evokes a holiday spirit. So in that sense, this album is a huge success. I only subtract 1 star because if you're not a fan of the band, you won't be too interested in their interpretation of the standards, and the novelty songs will probably be a bit of a turn off. However, if you like BNL, this is a must-have, even if you skip a few of the songs after listening to them once.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Every year I get a Christmas CD for my collection. I like it to be different, new songs, new or unusual arrangements of old songs, and BNL fit the bill. They are their usual irreverent selves and their humor can be found in this CD as with all their others. I like their version of "Do They Know It's Christmas" and I know they were having fun recording "I Have a Little Dreidel".
As has been said before, if you are not a BNL fan, some of the songs on this CD will not be up your alley. But those of us who do enjoy them - will enjoy this collection of Christmas songs. I recommend you add it to your collection.
As has been said before, if you are not a BNL fan, some of the songs on this CD will not be up your alley. But those of us who do enjoy them - will enjoy this collection of Christmas songs. I recommend you add it to your collection.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've actually been a fan of the Ladies since their first major release and I have to say that the people who don't like this album are clearly not familiar with the Ladies as they truly are. Clearly you have all been brainwashed by the more commercial and polished BNL that, while it is still very good, is not really the pinnacle of their work.
The originals on this album are brilliant, Green Christmas and Elf's Lament are now two of my favorite holiday songs (of course I'd heard Green Christmas before since it was on The Grinch soundtrack, but still...)
I'll admit that I don't care much for Kevin Hearn's synth songs, but they are short and they do grow on you. They are effective segues between the more substantial portions of the record.
"Carol of the Bells" however is spectacular, probably the coolest sounding version of it I've ever heard. Plus, it features all of the Ladies in someway or another. A very trippy piece and it sounds even cooler if you listen to it on a good set of headphones.
You can tell that this album was thrown together fairly quickly. Probably much of it was recorded during session for "Everything to Everyone," but this haphazard arrangement to recording really captures the essence of BNL's style. It makes the album seem more like their live shows, off the wall and ad libbed. I'm sure many of you who have taken the time to criticize this album haven't seen them live and thus wouldn't know.
I will admit that this isn't my favorite BNL album ever, but much of it isn't original, so it's hard to feel too loyal to it. Regardless, it's still a very cool album and brings new life to all of those cliched and annoying holiday songs that we've all gotten tired of. It also gives us a few new gems for the holidays filled with all of the mirth of folly that have made BNL global celebrities and concert dynamos.
I fully respect the opinion of all you cynics crying "sell-out" even if you are powerfully wrong in your beliefs :-)
The originals on this album are brilliant, Green Christmas and Elf's Lament are now two of my favorite holiday songs (of course I'd heard Green Christmas before since it was on The Grinch soundtrack, but still...)
I'll admit that I don't care much for Kevin Hearn's synth songs, but they are short and they do grow on you. They are effective segues between the more substantial portions of the record.
"Carol of the Bells" however is spectacular, probably the coolest sounding version of it I've ever heard. Plus, it features all of the Ladies in someway or another. A very trippy piece and it sounds even cooler if you listen to it on a good set of headphones.
You can tell that this album was thrown together fairly quickly. Probably much of it was recorded during session for "Everything to Everyone," but this haphazard arrangement to recording really captures the essence of BNL's style. It makes the album seem more like their live shows, off the wall and ad libbed. I'm sure many of you who have taken the time to criticize this album haven't seen them live and thus wouldn't know.
I will admit that this isn't my favorite BNL album ever, but much of it isn't original, so it's hard to feel too loyal to it. Regardless, it's still a very cool album and brings new life to all of those cliched and annoying holiday songs that we've all gotten tired of. It also gives us a few new gems for the holidays filled with all of the mirth of folly that have made BNL global celebrities and concert dynamos.
I fully respect the opinion of all you cynics crying "sell-out" even if you are powerfully wrong in your beliefs :-)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Traditional and Different
I'd said on Facebook that I was tired of the same old Christmas songs, stuck in an era from Sinatra to the Carpenters. My friends overwhelmingly recommended this album. Read more
Published 3 months ago by MTSOfan
One song was great
I ordered this CD because I really liked their version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Martin
Favorite Christmas CD!
This is my absolute favorite Christmas CD. Of course Barenaked Ladies are fabulous, and they did not disapoint on their holiday album. Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Allen
Been Barenaked for the Holidays since I got this
It could be I'm a big fan of theirs, but this album is just so much fun and isn't just a simple rerecording of all the songs we've heard through a thousand other vocal cords. Read more
Published 6 months ago by T. J. Klicker
BNL Holiday CD
In the BNL style, great renditions of standards and some originals. If you like BNL, add this to your collection.
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Mike
Great music
We love Christmas music, and this is a fun variation to our collection!! My young daughters love the music.
Published 16 months ago by JDR
For the Christmas Music Afficiado
if you want a little something different in your Christmas mix, and you want it to be catchy and well played, then the Ladies are your man.
Published 16 months ago by Longhand
"I have a little dreidel" . . excuse me?
If you get that innuendo in that subtitle joke, then you will like this album. Not for the Christmas Carol conventional enthusiasts by any means, and if you gaze at the track... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Robert
Witty antidote to the usual Xmas music dreck
The subversive Elf's Lament is probably worth the price of the album, and there are 4 or 5 other irreverent gems ("Crosby Stills Nash and Young" sung to the tune of "Deck the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by T Boyer
Just phoning it in :(
What a sad disappointment this was. I gave it as a gift to my daughter. We adore the Ladies. From the first chord of the first track-- a slow-as-molasses-in-January dirge of... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Rob O
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