The Winter Album [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT]

'N Sync

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 24, 1998)
• Original Release Date: November 17, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Bmg Int'l
• ASIN: B00000FXM5
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,276 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
European compilation featuring 12 tracks, four from their U.S. 'Home For Christmas' album, four from the band's hit self-titled debut album, and four unavailable on either release, 'U Drive Me Crazy' (Radio Edit), 'Kiss Me At Midnight', 'Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays' and 'In Love OnChristmas'. 1998 Transcontinental Records/ BMG release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Album Worth Buying, October 16, 2000

By	Emily B. Tate (Cookeville, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have read some of the reviews saying how it was a rip-off because all of the songs except for "U Drive Me Crazy" were on another album. Well, the non-Christmas songs are almost all remakes, and you don't feel stupid because you are listening to a Christmas CD in the middle of July. All in all, it's worth it, but here's a review of all of the songs anyways.

U Drive Me Crazy- A song with catchy lyrics that will get you dancing.

A Little More Time- Not quite the same as the US version. More strings and shorter intro.

Thinking Of You- VERY different from the US release! The La-la's are replaced by electric guitars, and the carried out vocals in the beginning are cut out to give you a full-blast finish. Different background music and JC sings first lead instead of Chris.

Everything I Own- Better background music and vocals help shape Lance's speaking solo.

I Just Wanna Be With You- Same funky beat and lyrics. Listen closely to the end. You'll hear a naughty little whisper... ;)

Kiss Me At Midnight- A song about New Year's Eve that REALLY gets a party going. I know from first-hand experience.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays- Another funky, catchy tune.

All I Want Is You- A pretty, sweet, yet fun song that I can't listen to for hours. Nice little blues section in the background.

Under My Tree- Nice tune and vocals, but weak lyrics bring the whole review down a notch.

Love's In Our Hearts On Christmas- A beautiful ballad worth listening to. Awesome vocals and background music that take your breath away.

In Love On Christmas- Weird song that may take a while to grow on you.

The First Noel- Very pretty remake that adds nice music to the background.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Okay...anyone else confused about 10sec track Family Affair?, March 5, 1999

By A Customer

Okay...I bought this album because I absolutely LOVE *NSYNC, and Justin of course. Not only that, but they are my favorite group and I love their music!!! Well...when I bought this, I was all excited 'cause their were a couple songs I'd never heard the whole version of..like U Drive Me Crazy..and a couple songs I'd never listened to like Thinking of You, and Family Affair. I was really, really, really, disappointed when I found out that even though the track Family Affair was listed and all, IT WASN'T ON THERE!!! It made me pissed alright. I went on one of the *NSYNC yahoo chats and was asking everyone else about it, but the other people who bought the Winter Album all told me the same thing..the track for Family Affair was listed, but only for 10 seconds, and it didn't even play. I don't know if this was a big factory mistake or something, but it isn't on anyones cd. I still think this is worth buying of course, the other songs are great, and I just love playing this cd, I still give it 5 stars. So go ahead and buy it, just be aware that the track Family Affair isn't on it. I also noticed that Amazon didn't list that track...probably because they also realized it doesn't work. Well, everyone....STAY *NSYNC!!!! Luv, Taz

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything About the Winter Album, November 4, 2000

By	Whitney Hill (Cary, NC USA) - See all my reviews

First of all let me say this, I LUV *N SYNC and this CD is really amazing! The first half(6 songs) of this German released CD are anytime and New Year's songs while the other 6 are Christmas songs. Some of the first songs are different versions of the US releases. Scroll down for a quick synopsis of each song. Stay *N SYNC everybody!

U Drive Me Crazy(Radio Edit)- fast song with solo verses by Justin and JC. Kind of like a cross between "I Want You Back" and "Tearin' Up My Heart"

(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You- REALLY sweet ballad about how precious your loved one is. Amazing harmonies in this song.

Thinking of You(I Drive Myself Crazy)- Very different from the US release. JC sings the first verse instead of Chris. Really beautiful ballad about missing your love.

Everything I Own- Sorta-slow song, not a ballad, but with ballad type lyrics. Really sweet and about wanting someone back who you let go cause you weren't really thinking. Lance has a speaking part and a little solo part, kinda like in a stack.

I Just Wanna Be With You- Basically the same as the US version, maybe a little longer. Fast song with JC and Justin on the verses.

Kiss Me At Midnight- Fast, party song for New Year's Eve. This song is probably my favorite cause of the great dance beats and the great improv and vocals.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays- The first of the Christmas songs. Fast, cute song about celebrating Christmas. It's cute cause Justin starts laughing while doing improv. In the end you hear all the guys laughing and talking at once to eachother.

All I Want Is You (This Christmas)- Sweet, slow song about not wanting any gifts, just your girlfriend/boyfriend on Christmas. Chris actually sings one of the verses.

Under My Tree- Sweet, not really slow or fast song about just about being with the one you love.

Love's In Our Hearts On Christmas Day- Really sweet, slow song about being away from the one you love on Christmas, but knowing that you will still make it through. Justin and JC do main vocals, mostly Justin though.

In Love On Christmas- Starts out with a cool version of "Jingle Bells." A little different, it might take you a while to get used to. JC and Justin do main vocals with a little harmony by Joey(?) or Chris. This is the longest song on the album at over 4 minutes.

The First Noel- The familer tune with *N SYNC's trademark harmonies that just give you chills. This song is so incredible it made me cry the first few times I heard it. JC and Justin sing the verses. The haromines in this song will supprise you with their beauty even if you are already a huge *N SYNC fan because they are so amazing.