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Track Listings
| 1. Angels We Have Heard on High |
| 2. The Last Christmas |
| 3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel |
| 4. Silent Night |
| 5. Riu Riu Chiu |
| 6. Carol of the Bells |
| 7. Christmas Island |
| 8. River |
| 9. Christmas for Two |
| 10. Some Children See Him |
Editorial Reviews
Sixpence None The Richer, The Dawn of Grace
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By JoshiDx
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have always been impressed with Sixpence None the Richer's ability to put out quality albums, and when I heard that they would be putting out a Christmas album I was excited to hear the results. I was not disappointed. This album provides a nice mix of traditional and original songs, with fresh takes on some classics. "Silent Night" features Dan Haseltine from the band Jars of Clay singing response parts, creating a unique take on a song that has been recorded countless times through the years. "Riu Riu Chiu" is a traditional 16th century Spanish Christmas carol, and Leigh Nash performs it excellently in its original language. Those in addition to great original songs such as "The Last Christmas" and "Christmas for Two" make this is a great Christmas album from a very talented group. I definitely recommend giving it a listen.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Welcome return of Sixpence on this outstanding "modern Christmas" album
February 8, 2009
Format:Audio CD
After their 2002 album "Divine Discontent" did not do as well commercially as hoped for, Sixpence None the Richer called is a day in 2003, and lead singer Leigh Nash and guitarist-songwriter Matt Slocum went their separate ways. Leigh released a decent solo album in 2006 ("Blue on Blue") but it clearly lacked the spark that Matt's songs have provided for her before. In 2008 the news circulated that Leigh and Matt were once again recording together, and this album is the first result from that.
"The Dawn of Grace" (10 tracks; 35 min.) is another one of what I'll call modern Christmas albums (more on that later). The album is a mix of traditional Christmas songs and newly written Christmas songs and covers. The album's opener "Angels We have Heard on High" is simply stunning, a lush audio landscape with Leigh's warm vocals, wow. It is followed by "The Last Christmas", penned by Matt, and it;s another favorite of mine on here. The only song on the first half of the album that misfires for me (and hence 'only' 4 stars for this album) is "Silent Night", one of those Christmas songs that is so well known that you really can't add anything creatively to it. The second half contains one more traditional song, the pleasant "Carol of the Bells". The album then closes out with 4 modern songs, including the deliciously tongue-in-cheek "Christmas Island" (reminding me of Over the Rhine), the Joni Mitchell cover "River" which is done beautifully, "Christmas for Two", co-written by Leigh, and the album closer "Come Children See Him", an obscure Christmas song form the 50s.
In all, I can't emphasize enough how I really like this album. At 35 min., it clips by in no time and you'll find yourself playing this again. There are a couple of other so-called modern Christmas albums I heartily recommend: Over the Rhine's 2007 "Snow Angels" (all-original tunes) and 1996's "The Darkest Night of the Year" (mix of originals and traditionals), as well as Aimee Mann's 2006 "One More Drifter In the Snow". As to Sixpence, this Christmas album is supposedly just a teaser for the release of a proper album sometime in 2009. Can't wait for that. I've seen Sixpence in concert a number of times before their 2003 hiatus, and I'll go see them again anytime, anywhere.
"The Dawn of Grace" (10 tracks; 35 min.) is another one of what I'll call modern Christmas albums (more on that later). The album is a mix of traditional Christmas songs and newly written Christmas songs and covers. The album's opener "Angels We have Heard on High" is simply stunning, a lush audio landscape with Leigh's warm vocals, wow. It is followed by "The Last Christmas", penned by Matt, and it;s another favorite of mine on here. The only song on the first half of the album that misfires for me (and hence 'only' 4 stars for this album) is "Silent Night", one of those Christmas songs that is so well known that you really can't add anything creatively to it. The second half contains one more traditional song, the pleasant "Carol of the Bells". The album then closes out with 4 modern songs, including the deliciously tongue-in-cheek "Christmas Island" (reminding me of Over the Rhine), the Joni Mitchell cover "River" which is done beautifully, "Christmas for Two", co-written by Leigh, and the album closer "Come Children See Him", an obscure Christmas song form the 50s.
In all, I can't emphasize enough how I really like this album. At 35 min., it clips by in no time and you'll find yourself playing this again. There are a couple of other so-called modern Christmas albums I heartily recommend: Over the Rhine's 2007 "Snow Angels" (all-original tunes) and 1996's "The Darkest Night of the Year" (mix of originals and traditionals), as well as Aimee Mann's 2006 "One More Drifter In the Snow". As to Sixpence, this Christmas album is supposedly just a teaser for the release of a proper album sometime in 2009. Can't wait for that. I've seen Sixpence in concert a number of times before their 2003 hiatus, and I'll go see them again anytime, anywhere.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Lisa J.
Format:Audio CD
I almost didn't purchase this. I love SNTR, but I just wasn't too much into Christmas this year. I'm so glad I changed my mind. The CD is just perfection - there's really nothing else to say.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful album
It is dificult to find a holiday album that is not just a rehash of old favorites. This album has some new offerings as well as the group's own interpretation of classic songs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fay_way
5.0 out of 5 stars
love...
gorgeous voice; great take on holiday tunes. Silent Night and The River are my faves. Discovered them on spotify...but had to buy the album and no regrets!
Published 4 months ago by Jill C. Hintsala
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing and unique!
Sixpence sings their personalized style of traditional songs such as "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" and "Silent Night" and have also written their own Christmas songs, such as... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Harwa Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Cd
This is an awesome cd it is fun and enjoyable to listen to. the best songs on this cd are
Tracks
2. The Last Christmas
5. Riu Riu Chiu
7. Read more
Tracks
2. The Last Christmas
5. Riu Riu Chiu
7. Read more
Published 11 months ago by David A. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hoping for High-Spirited, But Pleased with the Mellows
I won't lie. I thought this would be a very different album. A few more classics. A few more new ones. And some songs that would really showcase Leigh Nash's vocal talents. Read more
Published on March 16, 2011 by Benjamin Archambault
5.0 out of 5 stars
small treasure
I bought this last year to add to my Christmas collection of background music for the holidays, and added it to my 300+ song selection rotation mix. Read more
Published on October 28, 2009 by Been There Done That
3.0 out of 5 stars
some really good songs, but they can do better
I don't like to write this....
Sixpence have always been really good kids... they have made some great music... Read more
Sixpence have always been really good kids... they have made some great music... Read more
Published on May 17, 2009 by Joel D. Ealy
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Dawn of Grace
Outstanding effort by Sixpence None the Richer. Their take on Silent Night is the best I've ever heard.
Published on March 3, 2009 by Donald M. Hankins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this music
This is one of the better Christmas CD's out there right now, wish it had more songs though.
Published on December 12, 2008 by Lainey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Leigh is my second-cousin! I love this woman--and CD!
Track 5 is flawless; "Some Children See Him" will make you cry like a baby--and that is a good thing! Read more
Published on November 19, 2008 by Dr. Lawrence C. Barber
