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The first minute of this R&B-flavored soundtrack's title song is a little scary: Chris Brown fires off a volley of sugary, overdone melisma, and you think this may be the one of the most treacly holiday tunes ever--until the beat comes in and Brown morphs into Stevie Wonder. Phew! His tendency to over-emote flashes again on the cover of "Try a Little Tenderness," but Brown gets back on course and indicates why he's turned into a genuine R&B hopeful. On the other hand, American Idol (and new Brown label-mate) winner Jordin Sparks' take on "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is undermined by the cheap synths in the background. Sparks makes less of an impression than another newcomer, Lina, an L.A. singer who got less media coverage but whose jazzy "Santa Baby" is a lot of fun. Still, the young 'uns have a way to go before they get close to the awesome power of the trifecta of soul/R&B greats (Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross) that makes up the core of the CD. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I haven't seen the movie yet, but the soundtrack was playing at a local bookstore and I had to pick it up.
"This Christmas" is one of my favorite holiday songs. Loved it the first time I heard it from Donny Hathaway. I have at least two other covers of the song, but Chris Brown's faint tremelo is as good as the Hathaway version in its own way. There's this subtle tremelo in his voice that just gives you shivers.
Jordin Sparks' "I'll be home for Christmas" takes a song I normally don't like and turns it into something fine.
B2K's "Jingle Bells" is just plain FUN. Makes you want to get up and dance.
And WHY would anyone want to listen to Kenny G if Boney James was playing "Silent Night." This take with Anthony Hamilton on vocals would best be described as urban gospel jazz. I didn't know Mr. James had a Christmas CD, I suspect it's going to be on my wish list very soon.
Lina's smoking "Santa Baby" might just steam your eggnog.
The reason for my one star deduction is because there are 3 non-holiday songs: "Got to Give it up, Part 1" Marvin Gaye, "Try a Little Tenderness" Chris Brown, and "I never loved a man the way I love you" by Aretha Franklin. While I like all three of these songs and I own them on other collections, I'm cutting them out of the playlist because they detract from the mood. Otherwise, it's a great CD and well worth the money.
"This Christmas" is one of my favorite holiday songs. Loved it the first time I heard it from Donny Hathaway. I have at least two other covers of the song, but Chris Brown's faint tremelo is as good as the Hathaway version in its own way. There's this subtle tremelo in his voice that just gives you shivers.
Jordin Sparks' "I'll be home for Christmas" takes a song I normally don't like and turns it into something fine.
B2K's "Jingle Bells" is just plain FUN. Makes you want to get up and dance.
And WHY would anyone want to listen to Kenny G if Boney James was playing "Silent Night." This take with Anthony Hamilton on vocals would best be described as urban gospel jazz. I didn't know Mr. James had a Christmas CD, I suspect it's going to be on my wish list very soon.
Lina's smoking "Santa Baby" might just steam your eggnog.
The reason for my one star deduction is because there are 3 non-holiday songs: "Got to Give it up, Part 1" Marvin Gaye, "Try a Little Tenderness" Chris Brown, and "I never loved a man the way I love you" by Aretha Franklin. While I like all three of these songs and I own them on other collections, I'm cutting them out of the playlist because they detract from the mood. Otherwise, it's a great CD and well worth the money.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a movie soundtrack and it is one of the best to come along in a long time. A previous reviewer subtracted a star for it having non-Christmas songs, but Chris Brown's rendition of Try a Little Tenderness would make me rate this album at 5 stars on its own. His voice is so different from Otis Redding's but he still performs the song magnificently. I saw the movie and it was definitely one of the highlights for me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Great Movie- Awesome actors/actreses. This movie brings out the holiday spirit in you. Loved it. Saw it over and over again and the soundtrack absolutley beautiful. O Holy Night song by Denetria Champ brought chills down my spine song, this woman has an incredible voice. Chris Brown is wonderful and if you saw the movie first you really can appreciate this CD. A great soundtrack for the holidays.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
This Christmas
My Family enjoys this move. It shows Family togetherness. And the soundtrack is also great.This Christmas shows that at the end of the day family is the most important thing in the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by HendricksY
Perfect
When this grandma was growing up, we always had music playing at Thanksgiving as well as Christmas, The Soul train line was always done as was the electric slide .... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Moni
This Christmas
After watching the movie, the soundtrack just seemed like the next logical choice. Christmas is my favorite holiday and the songs on this cd are young and hip but still have the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by SD
Good timing
I received my product in less timing than what Amazon.com predicted and I haven't had any problems with the CD.
Published 16 months ago by daisy
This Christmas CD
I heard this CD and manage to get it through Amazon.com at a good price and recommend it to all my friends, when they are searching for anything.
Published 17 months ago by PoorKid
Made my whole Holiday!
I love all the songs on here. Can hardly wait til Friday after Thanksgiving to get it started!
Published on November 22, 2009 by 2nd Chance Wear
Chris Browns song/soundtrack to This Chritmas
This is one of the best soundtracks I've bought in awhile. Well worth the money and right at Christmas!
Published on January 20, 2009 by Rottiegal
great soundtrack
this is a great Christmas CD.The various artists and their renditions of well known Christmas carols are very enlightening and enjoyable.
Published on January 11, 2009 by nutmeg
This Christmas Soundtrack
I fell in love with the movie and just had to have the sound track. Great buy and price.
Published on January 8, 2009 by Katrina A. Slyke
Excellent Soundtract
I watched the movie and loved the soundtrack. This was a perfect purchase for the holiday season. Ordering was easy and shipping was fast. Read more
Published on December 28, 2008 by Steven J. Rice
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