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One More Drifter in the Snow

Aimee MannAudio CD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (October 24, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Superego Records
  • ASIN: B000IMUYEC
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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1. Whatever Happened To Christmas
2. Christmas Song
3. Christmastime
4. I'll Be Home For Christmas
5. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
6. Winter Wonderland
7. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
8. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
9. White Christmas
10. Calling On Mary

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One More Drifter in the Snow offers a bittersweet--but not downbeat--look at a holiday that represents the height of happiness for some, the depths of sadness for others. Following in the classy footsteps of Miss Peggy Lee, Aimee Mann takes an intimate approach to an increasingly hectic time of year. In other words, the set is a throwback to a slower-paced era. (In cinematic terms, that means more Meet Me in St. Louis, less Jingle All the Way.) There are two fitting originals, "Calling on Mary" (Mann) and "Christmastime" (Jon Brion and Michael Penn). The rest are seasonal favorites, with the exception of Jimmy Webb's "Whatever Happened to Christmas," which may be new to some. On all tracks, the focus is on the tasteful strings--credit Patrick Warren for the chamberlin, celeste, and pump organ--and Mann's delicate delivery. Overall, the artist is more interested in providing comfort than radical reinvention, although a dreamier-than-usual "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" enjoys a slight edge over the other selections. Grant Lee Phillips, taking over from Boris Karloff, provides the theatrical narration on "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Aimee's first Christmas album is a collection of holiday classics and two original, beautiful, and bittersweet songs written by Mann and Michael Penn. Reminiscent of classic albums of the 40's and 50's, but without any retro kitsch. Like Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, and Peggy Lee, Aimee Mann captures the emotional beauty of Christmas.

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35 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A nostalgic golden nugget shinging brightly! October 24, 2006
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Aimee Mann's first Christmas CD is solid: Aimee sings ten beautiful songs on this CD and her voice is in excellent form. Aimee passionately involves herself with her artistry; and this CD proves it.

The album starts off with the nostalgic and bittersweet "Whatever Happened To Christmas." The singer laments the fact she isn't as happy as she once was. It is only near the very end of the song that Aimee reveals that she longs for her former lover.

Other great ballads on this CD include "Christmastime" and "Winter Wonderland." The musical arrangements are very nicely done.

One surprise nostalgic song that makes me laugh is "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch." This brings back fond childhood memories when I watched this Christmastime TV special every year in December. Aimee performs this along with Grant Lee Phillips; together they pack a punch on this number.

There are classic Christmas ballads on this CD, too. Aimee sings "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire);" "I'll Be Home For Christmas;" "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "White Christmas." Aimee sings "White Christmas" with a certain extra melancholy style that draws attention to this number on the CD.

The CD ends with another rather bittersweet ballad entitled "Calling On Mary." Aimee makes a play on words between "Merry" as in "Merry Christmas" and "Mary" as is Mary Magdalene, the devoted disciple of Jesus. Aimee then calls upon Mary to grant her inner peace and strength at this very special time of year.

Although the CD impresses me as a solid album, the packaging disappoints me. The CD does not come in any type of jewel case but rather a thin cardboard case with a plastic holder for the CD. The liner notes, therefore, are practically non-existent. You get the credits but that's all. However, there are very nice photos of Aimee and that partially compensates for the cheap packaging.

Overall, Aimee Mann succeeds with her first Christmas CD. The quality of the sound is good and Aimee communicates her passion for the season and all the nostalgia that comes with it. Despite the second class packaging I still highly recommend this CD because Aimee's artistry is excellent on all these songs. She both sings and plays acoustic guitar throughout; I hope this CD brings you joy and peaceful reflection at this coming Christmas season.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not just another Christmas album December 4, 2006
Format:Audio CD
Mann's take on the classics are enjoyable--enough of a twist to be interesting, though nothing that would wake the holiday shoppers from their stupor. "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is especially good, beginning with a verse before delving into the standard arrangement and conveying a gut-wrenching sense of longing. Likewise, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is hauntingly un-merry. The standout tracks here, though, are the originals "Whatever Happened to Christmas", "Christmastime", and "Calling on Mary". They're exactly what you'd expect from an Aimee Mann album about Christmas: thoughtful melancholia. For those of us in sunlight-challenged climes, it's just the ticket for wallowing in seasonal affective disorder.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A much-needed addition to the Christmas music genre. November 26, 2006
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When I read that Aimee was doing a Christmas album, I too was surprised as her music is so introspective and often melancholy. But that is precisely what makes this album work. There are many artists who record Christmas albums without giving them their own personal stamp, and the result is that many of them deliver a kind of relentless bubble-gum cheer that becomes annoying over time. These recordings fail to acknowledge the double-edged sword of Christmas: the joy, but also the memories of years (and people) past, with that accompanying pain/melancholy. That is what this album accomplishes.

The two original songs are true standouts. "Calling on Mary" is an instant classic.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Music for the Jaded and Cynical
I had gotten Annie Lennox's Christmas Cornucopia and almost died of ecstatic enraptured wonder, and rather than assigning all the credit to the artistry and vision of Annie Lennox,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Leo Volont
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this album!
Part of the reason has to be that I was lucky enough to catch Aimee's Christmas show the first year she took it on tour and listening to this album still brings back some very fond... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Stephanie B. Carr
4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice Christmas collection
If you love Aimee Mann and you love Christmas music, then this is a great album for you. I happen to love both, so I'm happy with this collection.

BUT... Read more
Published 17 months ago by David Edmiston
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
Bought this back when it came out. I'm a big fan of hers and I really love this album. "Whatever Happened to Christmas" is worth the price alone. I love sad Chirstmas music.
Published on January 23, 2011 by raker
3.0 out of 5 stars Another Artist does an OK Christmas CD
Well, to me this CD is OK to good, the first few songs are slow and to me, kind of sappy sounding for Aimee Maan, I kind of chuckle at the lyrics of the first 3 as they sound too,... Read more
Published on November 20, 2010 by K. Tock
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant mellow Christmas music
Looking at the front cover of the second edition (the one that I own), Aimee doesn't exactly seem to be in the Christmas spirit and this reflects the generally downbeat music... Read more
Published on September 8, 2009 by Peter Durward Harris
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, albeit short, Christmas album
It's mid-January, and I'm taking out Christmas-related CDs from my CD carousel to put them away until the next Christmas season comes around, in mid-December (not late October, as... Read more
Published on January 17, 2009 by Paul Allaer
3.0 out of 5 stars Sad girl does it again....
Pass the Prozac it's an Aimee Mann Christmas.

There are some really nice pieces on here, but it's not a very Merry Christmas in Aimee's world. Read more
Published on December 14, 2008 by Admit One
5.0 out of 5 stars pure delight
This album is pure delight; it's truly fascinating, moving, sweet and delicious; it's a very good Christmas collection.
Published on December 10, 2008 by Alessandro Filippini
4.0 out of 5 stars a snowy delight
I am not one normally for Christmas songs or CDs but this CD is an exception. I really liked Aimee's take on xmas songs. Read more
Published on June 11, 2008 by ellawitch
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