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Happy Christmas 3 - Various | 2001 The ever-popular BEC Recordings series continues with this third helping of Christmas goodies. Not quite as strong a lineup, but some alternative winners like Earthsuit doing "Wonderful Christmas Time" and Starflyer 59's spaced-out "I'll Be Home for Christmas." |
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Your King Has Come - Various | 2001 Featuring some of the greatest names in Christian folk, Your King Has Come brings stellar, raw new versions of traditional Christmas tunes, plus some new ones, under the direction of Matthew Smith. This is definitely a passionate Christmas experience not to miss. |
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The Very Best of Bing Crosby Christmas (1999) They just don’t make ‘em like Bing anymore. His classy, oh-so-suave voice wins America over every holiday season. Unless you’d rather wait for his every-tenth-song on a local Christmas elevator station, get RCA Records’ definitive collection Bing Crosby Christmas. Full review... |
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The Music of Christmas - Steven Curtis Chapman (1995) He wowed critics and audiences alike this year with Declaration, the fastest-selling CD in Sparrow Records' illustrious history. Stringing together a brilliant mix of contemporary and classic, The Music of Christmas displays wonder even after five seasons of wear. Full review... |
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Jesus is Christmas - Bryan Duncan (1995) Little-known carols and beautiful renditions make this the #1 choice for classic Christmas music and Christian music's greatest male vocalist his greatest masterpiece that simply states Jesus is Christmas. Full review... |
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Drummer Boy EP - Jars of Clay (1995) This follow-up to Jars' self-titled album includes new versions of well-known carols and Jars tunes, uniquely arranged and gracefully performed. Full review... |
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Drummer Boy EP (2nd Edition) - Jars of Clay (1996) This one came out soon after, re-released with both of "The Little Drummer Boy" mixes, plus a new remix of "Blind" and an instrumental piece called "Wicker Baskets". |
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Christmas - Rebecca St. James (1997) Rebecca glorifies God with a passion and originality that so many other Christmas albums lack. This great CD has a review and an exclusive Interview with Rebecca! |
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Happy Christmas 2 - Various (1999) The strengths far outweigh any weaknesses—the rock fortitude seeing past sentimentality to the unconditional love and relationships that the holidays stand for. Full review... |
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Happy Christmas - Various (1998) Joyously seasonal and randomly spirited, BEC Recordings gathers an unprecedented legion of ska, electronic, rock and pop artists for a holiday party like no other. Full review... |
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Essential Energy Christmas - Various (2000) Although this collection only has five tracks, it includes great holiday versions of classics from Third Day, Jars of Clay and Caedmon's Call, plus some OK tracks by V*Enna and FFH. Plus, it only costs you four bucks, so it makes a great stocking stuffer! |
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Repeat the Sounding Joy - Phillips, Craig, and Dean (1996) Best described as a country Christmas, the three "grown-up" kids once again show us why they are so popular. All of the songs on this album fit their style perfectly, and the musical arrangements will blow your mind. Full review... |
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It's the Thought - Twila Paris (1989) Twila reminds us that "It's the thought that counts when you're thinking of / All the blood that flowed in vast amounts." It is clear that Twila firmly believes that Christ is not to be forgotten as we celebrate Christmas with our families. Full review... |
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Celtic Christmas - Eden's Bridge From the makers of the popular Celtic Worship series comes a collection of popular Christmas songs performed in soothing Celtic style. |
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A Very Veggie Christmas - VeggieTales (1997) To go with their release of The Toy That Saved Christmas video, those amazing Veggies cooked up some more funny and touching renditions made just for those kids that love their Veggies. |
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