Add this to your Christmas collection
This is a great effort from the Boyz, I especially enjoyed their a capella version of Silent Night. Let it snow has become a new Christmas classic, this cd showcased the boyz' amazing singing and writing talent as well as their love of family and the holidays. And this cd should not be considered just for the holidays, it is catchy enough to gain regular rotation with your other cds. I only wished that the cd was longer.
THE HOTTEST XMAS ALBUM
I HAVE 2 COPIES OF THIS CD. I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF IT. THE SONGS ARE SO HEARTFELT.....I LOVE IT. ESPECIALLY. "WHY CHRISTMAS". ITS AWESOME. ITS GREAT TO HEAR ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS INTERPRETATIONS BY ARTIST INSTEAD OF THE SAME OL'''JOLLY CHRISTMAS CAROLS. DON'T GET WE WRONG I LOVE CHRISTMAS CAROLS...ITS JUST THAT NOT EVERYONE IS HAPPY ON CHRISTMAS ITS GOOD TO HAVE GLOOMY SONGS 2.....LOL
The best.
The top album in my collection. I got it back in '95 and haven't stopped listening to it. "A joyous song" is at the top for me, but a close second for a few, including "Cold December nights", "Do they know" and "Why Christmas". Nah, you know what? I can't separate the songs, they're all my favourites. A classic for the festive season."Do they know
That Jesus was born on this day to save our lives
Do they know
That he carried the sins of the world upon his heart
So that you and I could live
And we'd have an alternative
In this life"
From Do They Know
"I feel it (it's easy to feel) peace all the way inside
Joy from a stranger as he walks by and says
Hi, Merry Christmas to you and yours
May you receive everything you wish for and more
I see love"
"Thank you Lord
It's so great to be alive
Because it's all about love"
From A Joyous Song
A great Christmas CD!
This is the best Christmas album I have ever heard. I bought this album on tape back when it first came out and I still listen to it every Christmas. My tape is starting to wear down so I need to pick up the cd very soon. Their soulful harmony is guaranteed to get anyone into the Christmas spirit. I have often found myself listening to this album whenever I needed a pick-me-up. This cd is one that every Boyz II men fan should get and anyone that loves Christmas songs will not be disappointed either.
My favourite Xmas CD
The boyz Xmas CD from 1993 is a masterpiece like everything else they've done. Apart from 'Silent night', sang acappela, it consists of original Boyz ii men songs. Like everything else they've done, there's not a weak song in here and some are amazing like the harmony laden 'who would have thought' dealing with falling in love on xmas day and the lead single 'Let it snow', a collaboration with Brian Mcknight. This and Mariah's 'Merry Xmas', are the only CDs I play every Xmas.
Caveat emptor, as the Romans once said: Let the buyer beware. There is a very good reason why the word "interpretations" is used in the title. Anyone looking for classic, standard, note-for-note renditions of their favorite Christmas songs will not find them here. That said, anyone looking for a unique and stylized collection of soulful holiday songs will not be disappointed--especially those who are Boyz II Men fans. The Boyz's rich harmonies and soaring flights of vocal fancy are their sonic calling card, and they display their talents at every turn here. Their reverence for the holiday is particularly evident with their treatment of "Silent Night." "Let It Snow," "You're Not Alone," "Share Love," and "Cold December" are also included. Why "A Joyous Song" is not already a Christmas classic is hard to say. Here's one last warning: don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to listen to some of these songs long after the holiday season is over. --Steve Gdula
