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As a teenager nearly 30 years ago, Amy Grant began embracing fans with a heartfelt singer-songwriter style mixing elements of pop, folk and country. With fans clamoring for new music, Amy has returned with How Mercy Looks From Here, her first studio album in over 10 years featuring Vince Gill, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, and more. |
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The idea that Amy Grant could put out a great Christmas album is hardly surprising, but the fact that she had a hand in writing four of the songs on this classic 1983 collection should raise some eyebrows. The scope of "A Christmas Album" is laid out in the first three tracks: "Tennessee Christmas," the first of the songs co-written by Grant, the traditional Mendelssohn hymn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and a German carol "Preiset Dem König!" This album was released when Grant was pretty much at her height as a contemporary Christian singer, having won a Grammy for gospel singing the previous year, and that may well explain this rather ambitious album. But you would have to believe that Grant was going to be able to record anything she wants, which makes the eleven tracks she selected all the more interesting.
The other original songs are "Christmas Hymn," "Love Has Come," and "Heirlooms," which blend in just as well with the contemporary Christmas classics "Sleigh Ride" and "The Christmas Song." But the definitive song on this Christmas album is the last track, when Grant pulls out all the stops for an impressive medley of "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and "Angels We Have Heard on High," supported by the Hollywood Presbyterian Choir. Having more sedate Christmas songs preceding this finale only makes it a more powerful conclusion to the album. I did a quick check through my Christmas albums and Amy Grant's "A Christmas Album" has more original songs, songs that I have never heard, or songs that do not appear on any other holiday, of any holiday album that I have. If you have not picked up this Christmas album in the twenty years since it was first released, then now would be a good time to add this classic to your music library.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Katie Riddle
Format:Audio CD
I grew up listening to this album and I never get tired of it year after year. It's always the first one I play when Christmastime rolls around.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The idea that Amy Grant could put out a great Christmas album is hardly surprising, but the fact that she had a hand in writing four of the songs on this classic 1983 collection should raise some eyebrows. The scope of "A Christmas Album" is laid out in the first three tracks: "Tennessee Christmas," the first of the songs co-written by Grant, the traditional Mendelssohn hymn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and a German carol "Preiset Dem König!" This album was released when Grant was pretty much at her height as a contemporary Christian singer, having won a Grammy for gospel singing the previous year, and that may well explain this rather ambitious album. But you would have to believe that Grant was going to be able to record anything she wants, which makes the eleven tracks she selected all the more interesting.
The other original songs are "Christmas Hymn," "Love Has Come," and "Heirlooms," which blend in just as well with the contemporary Christmas classics "Sleigh Ride" and "The Christmas Song." But the definitive song on this Christmas album is the last track, when Grant pulls out all the stops for an impressive medley of "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and "Angels We Have Heard on High," supported by the Hollywood Presbyterian Choir. Having more sedate Christmas songs preceding this finale only makes it a more powerful conclusion to the album. I did a quick check through my Christmas albums and Amy Grant's "A Christmas Album" has more original songs, songs that I have never heard, or songs that do not appear on any other holiday, of any holiday album that I have. If you have not picked up this Christmas album in the twenty years since it was first released, then now would be a good time to add this classic to your music library.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good music`
Oldie but a goodie and my tape no longer works
10 more words required??? Really? Really? I got to keep writing?
10 more words required??? Really? Really? I got to keep writing?
Published 2 months ago by Attagreek
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truely a Great Album.
Have always been a fan of Amy Grant and love her music. Nice addition to my Christmas mix of music.
Published 3 months ago by M. Kramer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amy Grant's Christmas Album
I had this album on cassette tape, and wore it out playing it every Christmas. So I bought the CD.
Published 3 months ago by L. Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best Christmas albums ever!
We wore out the first tape we bought of this album and it was great to find it available in CD form. Amy Grant has a gift from God and uses it to His glory here. Read more
Published 3 months ago by James E. Pranschke
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this CD
This is the best christmas album I have ever heard. By far it is the best CD of Amy Grants.
Published 4 months ago by MARIA BLAIR
4.0 out of 5 stars
Oldie and goodie!
I lost my old CD of this album somehow, and after being last year without it, I re-purchased it this year. Glad I did! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kathleen Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars
My all time favorite Christmas Album!
I purchased this CD years ago, loaned it to someone and never got it back. I have looked for it for a few years, but have never found it in stores... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brenda Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Replacement
I have enjoyed all of Amy Grants songs and albums.This is the third time I've bought this cd, every holiday one of my daughters also like it!
Published 4 months ago by Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars
I've always loved this CD
Amy's younger voice is melodious and the selection of songs and arrangements are outstanding. "Emmanuel" and her re-do of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" have become... Read more
Published 4 months ago by by Kathryn Dahlstrom
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite Xmas album
This has always been my favorite Xmas album and one that I grew up listening too! I bought it for my sister this year in memory of our Xmas memories!
Published 4 months ago by Beth Hansen
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