Nice combination of old and new by some of Rock’s legends. Especially nice to have new stuff by the “old guys” like Styx, Survivor and REO. Highly Recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
classic rock
We seem to be inundated with new Christmas CDs every year. How many CDs out there have Burl Ives’s “Holly Jolly Christmas”? It’s nice to see something different come out, and this CD is refershingly different.
My favorite band is REO Speedwagon, who at the time of this release had not had a new album out in six years, so I was excited to get a new song from them. I love it! (They have since released a new album, “Find Your Own Way Home,” in 2007). “I Believe In Santa Claus” was written by bassist Bruce Hall and vocalist Kevin Cronin, and it helps us parents think of ideas for an answer to the question we’ll all get from our kids. The liner notes from the CD talks about the inspiration for the lyrics.
I was also happy to see songs from some of my other favorite artists, like Styx, Survivor, Eddie Money, and John Waite. I truly enjoy every song on this album, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Rating: 5 / 5
classic rock
There are a few very good Christmas songs on this CD, especially those by Styx and Survivor. But it’s Mark Farner’s beautiful and inspiring “Mary (The Return From Calvary) that makes this CD special. I would recommend buying the CD just for this song alone. Truly inspirational!
Rating: 4 / 5
classic rock
I have been waiting impatiently for this release because it includes a brand new song from Survivor and the CD is everything I expected and more. From Survivor’s Christmas Is Here, to Father Guido Sarducci with Santa’s Lamnet this CD has something for everybody! Fantastic original songs from Styx, REO Speedwagon and Eddie Money fit well with some classics like The Twelve Days Of Christmas by Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades. A must-have for any classic rock fan!
Rating: 5 / 5
classic rock
Christmas records always seems to be a way for singers and bands to cash in on the season. This CD is not an exeption. Most of the songs on here are originals by the bands with only a few being new versions of standard Christmas classics. How many different versions of “I Believe In Father Christmas” By Greg Lake are there? This is the cream of the AOR crop of the 70’s & 80’s on here, I just wonder why Journey isn’t on here. There really isn’t a standout track on here but there are no real duds either. Put this on and deck the halls, wrap some presents, or whatever you do around the Christmas time. It is a nice mellow rock album that blends into the background to create a nice atmosphere for a while. Isn’t that what Christmas music should do? Even 2 of the songs here mention or at least hint at the reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ. Check it out.
Rating: 4 / 5
classic rock
REO also came out with a video game to promote their “Find Your Own Way Home” album. I think it costs $8 but it looks actually pretty cool. You can play it at Yahoo Games or other sites online. Worth checking out.
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December 16th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Nice combination of old and new by some of Rock’s legends.
Especially nice to have new stuff by the “old guys” like Styx, Survivor and REO. Highly Recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
classic rock
December 16th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
We seem to be inundated with new Christmas CDs every year. How many CDs out there have Burl Ives’s “Holly Jolly Christmas”? It’s nice to see something different come out, and this CD is refershingly different.
My favorite band is REO Speedwagon, who at the time of this release had not had a new album out in six years, so I was excited to get a new song from them. I love it! (They have since released a new album, “Find Your Own Way Home,” in 2007). “I Believe In Santa Claus” was written by bassist Bruce Hall and vocalist Kevin Cronin, and it helps us parents think of ideas for an answer to the question we’ll all get from our kids. The liner notes from the CD talks about the inspiration for the lyrics.
I was also happy to see songs from some of my other favorite artists, like Styx, Survivor, Eddie Money, and John Waite. I truly enjoy every song on this album, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Rating: 5 / 5
classic rock
December 16th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
There are a few very good Christmas songs on this CD, especially those by Styx and Survivor. But it’s Mark Farner’s beautiful and inspiring “Mary (The Return From Calvary) that makes this CD special. I would recommend buying the CD just for this song alone. Truly inspirational!
Rating: 4 / 5
classic rock
December 16th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I have been waiting impatiently for this release because it includes a brand new song from Survivor and the CD is everything I expected and more. From Survivor’s Christmas Is Here, to Father Guido Sarducci with Santa’s Lamnet this CD has something for everybody! Fantastic original songs from Styx, REO Speedwagon and Eddie Money fit well with some classics like The Twelve Days Of Christmas by Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades. A must-have for any classic rock fan!
Rating: 5 / 5
classic rock
December 16th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Christmas records always seems to be a way for singers and bands to cash in on the season. This CD is not an exeption. Most of the songs on here are originals by the bands with only a few being new versions of standard Christmas classics. How many different versions of “I Believe In Father Christmas” By Greg Lake are there? This is the cream of the AOR crop of the 70’s & 80’s on here, I just wonder why Journey isn’t on here. There really isn’t a standout track on here but there are no real duds either. Put this on and deck the halls, wrap some presents, or whatever you do around the Christmas time. It is a nice mellow rock album that blends into the background to create a nice atmosphere for a while. Isn’t that what Christmas music should do? Even 2 of the songs here mention or at least hint at the reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ. Check it out.
Rating: 4 / 5
classic rock
December 17th, 2009 at 8:46 am
REO also came out with a video game to promote their “Find Your Own Way Home” album. I think it costs $8 but it looks actually pretty cool. You can play it at Yahoo Games or other sites online. Worth checking out.