Customer Reviews

Traditional Christmas

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I'm not a big fan of Christmas music- I know, it sounds so strange, but I'm not. But this album is just phenomenal and makes me want to curl up by a garland-covered fireplace mantle, fire a-blazing, and drink hot cocoa and wrap presents. It's sensational; from a non-Christmas music fan, this is big news. :)

No new songs -- these are all oldies and classics like "Let It Snow," "Silent Night" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas" -- but it's a darn fine performance. Nichols is at his Merle Haggard-y best, and the arrangements are pretty down to earth. If you want a country Christmas record that actually sounds country, give this one a spin. It's pretty good.

It's not often that you find a Christmas CD that you can listen to all the way through without skipping songs, but this one you can. Every song is fabulous! Even though these are all classics (no new songs), Joe Nichols puts his unique stamp on each one making the songs come alive and seem new. His rich, honest vocals are so beautiful and easy on the ears. I think "Oh Holy Night" is my favorite song on the album. If you're a fan of traditional country and want a beautiful Christmas album, you won't be disappointed in this one!

This is my favorite Christmas CD ever. It is very traditional and the best!

I was surprised to find that Joe Nichols was releasing a Christmas album. Isn't it a bit early? Does he really have enough of a following to justify this outing? Now, having listened to the album, I see that he doesn't need to have a following; this music justifies itself, and with any luck it will sell itself, too. Very good, very down-home, very listenable. I'm impressed.

I like Country music, but I guess I don't really care for Christmas country-style. This album just seemed a little bland, and too twangy, to me. I kept waiting for a song to redeem the album for me, but I just didn't fall in love with Joe Nichols' versions of any of the songs. It's a good album, but not one of my favorites. If you really like old-style country music, with a twang, you'll probably like it better than me.

I just love his rendition of Silent Night. His voice is just so rich and deep. Just a beautiful collection of great Christmas classics.