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Maybe This Christmas

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Audio CD (November 5, 2002)
Original Release Date: November 5, 2002
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Nettwerk Records
ASIN: B00006L9NX
In-Print Editions: Audio CD

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #63,852 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Winter Wonderland - Phantom Planet
2. Maybe This Christmas - Ron Sexsmith
3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Coldplay
4. Green Sleeves - Vanessa Carlton
5. Blue Christmas - Bright Eyes
6. Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - Sense Field
7. 12/23/95 - Jimmy Eat World
8. Rudolph - Jack Johnson
9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan
10. Bizarre Christmas Incident - Ben Folds
11. What a Year for a New Year - Dan Wilson
12. Sweet Secret - Neil Finn
13. Snow - Loreena McKennitt

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Every holiday season produces at least one hip alternative rock Christmas CD. For 2002, it's Maybe This Christmas. Most of the 13 tracks here lean more toward the mellower portion of the alternative spectrum. The title track--a tender and poignant plea for peace and understanding by the wonderful Ron Sexsmith--basically sets the pace for things. Coldplay's Chris Martin proves he's no Sinatra on the band's fairly faithful, piano-driven "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," but there's still something endearing about his occasionally off-key but totally sincere delivery. Jack Johnson puts an apt--and quite amusing--spin on "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (in which Rudolph takes the other reindeers to task for ridiculing him), and Phantom Planet do their best Everly Brothers crossed with Weezer thing and come off entirely likable on the ancient "Winter Wonderland." Most surprising, however, is Sense Field's cover of John Lennon's "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)." It's one of those songs that pretty much belongs to its creator, but the band's take on this classic is, in its own way, as enjoyable as John and Yoko's original. --Bill Holdship

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Kinder, Gentler Alternative Christmas CD, November 30, 2002

By	North Idaho Dad "chalkhorse" - See all my reviews

I buy two or three Christmas CDs each year, and thought I was taking a chance on this one because most "modern" or "alternative" collections of Christmas music are a little too hyper or eclectic for every family member to enjoy during the holiday season.

However, this CD was a surprise... The songs are fun and different, but they all have a pleasant aspect to them so as not to make Grandma spit up her egg nog on Christmas Eve. The little kids will have a good time too, since there isn't anything along the lines of "F*@k Christmas" by Fear (imagine playing that one at the family reunion).

This disc will definitely be sitting toward the top of our holiday music pile when we dig out our Christmas CDs each year after Thanksgiving.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rockin' easy around the Xmas tree, November 18, 2002

By	William Merrill "eclecticist" (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Christmas music can service a variety of moods including reverence and nostalgia, but Maybe This Christmas is pure entertainment. I haven't had this much fun listening to a Christmas CD in several years! Being on a Canadian label (Nettwerk), several of the artists are from Canada. It's OK, though, as these are my favorite Canadians! Ron Sexsmith's title cut is especially charming, and I don't ever remember hearing a more swingin' take on "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" than the Barenaked Ladies version with Sarah McLachlan.

The Americans offer some pretty nifty Christmas gifts too. I've been enjoying the "Ben Folds Live" CD very much in recent days, and here he is with an amusing track called "Bizarre Christmas Incident." I expected an up-tempo "Winter Wonderland" from Phantom Planet, but instead they deliver a real cute little dance version. Jimmy Eat World gets more mellow than their usual frenetic pace on "12/23/95." The tracks from Vanessa Carlton, Neil Finn, and Loreena McKennitt are all excellent. This is one Christmas collection I'll be listening to for several holiday seasons to come.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Unusual Christmas Compilation., December 14, 2003

By	tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

MAYBE THIS CHRISTMAS is a collection of Christmas songs performed by a variety of alternative artists. About half of the songs on the album are traditional Christmas songs while the other half are new Christmas songs. My favorite songs on the album are:

"Winter Wonderland" Phantom Planet

"Maybe This Christmas" Ron Sexsmith

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Coldplay

"Happy Christmas (War Is Over)" Sense Field

"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" Barenaked Ladies w. Sarah McLachlan

I bought this album solely because of the Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen". I wanted to play that song on my internet radio show and this is the only album I can find that has the song on it. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed most of the other songs as well. Most of the songs are performed nicely and are written in the Christmas spirit. However, beware of "Bizarre Christmas Incident" by Ben Folds. The song tries to appeal to country humor, but is neither funny nor respectful of country people--the song isn't really even a song and contains the only foul language of any of the tunes on the album. Overall, this is a nice album to play during Christmas time, but skip over "Bizarre Christmas Incident".

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and different
This CD has the traditional songs done by unique artists in unique ways. Some songs I could care if I ever heard again, others made me glad I bought the CD. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Wyo Angela

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Album That You Will Truly Enjoy
Best holiday album in a LONG time. Best songs: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer & Maybe This Christmas. Truly a wonderful addition to anyone's collection.

Published 7 months ago by J. Gaudet

3.0 out of 5 stars Neat Holiday Alternative
Considering the Clear Channel-controlled airwaves of today, it's nice to have a holiday soundtrack that isn't that same ol' batch of songs over and over again. Read more

Published 9 months ago by gokinsmen

4.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful mix.
i was excited to listen to this album from the moment i read the track listing and artists. i must say that some of the songs take time to grow on you (and some never will). Read more

Published on January 11, 2007 by Lauren Williams

4.0 out of 5 stars Maybe this Christmas will mean something more.
This compilation album features Christmas songs by alt-rock performers. The songs are more mellow than you might expect. This is kinder, gentler alt-rock. Read more

Published on December 11, 2006 by Johnny Heering

4.0 out of 5 stars Some great stuff, with one or two exceptions
I really like most of this christmas album. The Barenaked Ladies take on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is already a classic. Read more

Published on November 16, 2006 by Kevin Gill

5.0 out of 5 stars An Alternative Christmas
Yet another Christmas compilation, but this one stnds out thanks to the unique choice of songs and performers. Read more

Published on December 21, 2005 by gac1003

1.0 out of 5 stars WOW
This is by far the most hideous compilation of Christmas songs I have ever heard. Besides tracks 9 and 15, the rest are pathetic at best. Read more

Published on December 19, 2005 by Mickey

5.0 out of 5 stars Great.
I really enjoy the songs on here. This album introduced me to Phantom Planet. I got this album right when it came out, so Phantom Planet wasn't big yet. Read more

Published on November 26, 2005 by Caats

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music and some super laughs!
This is an outstanding CD- one that everyone can listen to.... but the one thing that the reviews do not mention is the comedy bit that is at the end. Read more

Published on December 14, 2003 by A. Kramer

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