Welcome to a Christmas / Holiday 2007 Special ::
It's that time of year again! This December marks our
2nd Annual Christmas / Holiday (Top 5 List) Special.
Comforting words, worth repeating...
It's hard to find someone who can't pick out a favorite holiday song from their childhood... you know, those old time classics that wash your troubles away... Why not cleanse your spirit, and find relief from the stress that comes with this hectic season, with some new holiday classics.
This year's list contains music bursting-full of holiday spirit. "The List," as with last year's, are perfect additions to your holidays this year, and for years to come. Bellow are my hand-picked top five favorites for this season; two of which are from independent artists. I've also included three honorable mentions.
I encourage you to take a moment and visit each artist's site, and listen to any available samples. You can purchase digital downloads of all but two albums, so you can get most of them without having to deal with crowds and jam-packed stores.
I hope you and yours have safe and happy holidays!
Joshua - Reviewer / Webmaster
P.S. If you are intersted, vist 2006's list.
Originally Posted: December, 2007 by Joshua
Last Updated: December, 2007 by Joshua
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Top 5 - Quick Links: # 1 | # 2 | # 3 | # 4 | # 5
Honorable Mention - Quick Links: # 1 | # 2 | # 3
» Top Pick! #1 :: The Carol of Emmanuel
Artist: David Klinkenberg
Website:
www.davidklinkenberg.com
Release: 2006
Total tracks: 10
Run time: ~ 35 mins
Label: Family Christian Stores
Rating ::
Top Pick!
Available (Exclusively) At ::
Family Christian Stores (CD) 
» Pick #2 :: Songs of Winter
Artist: Jeff Ball
Website:
www.jeffball.net
Release: 2003
Total tracks: 11
Run time: ~ 45 mins
Label: Red Feather
Rating ::
Top Pick!
Available At ::
CD Baby (CD)
Amazon.com US (CD)
» Pick #3 :: Indigo Christmas
Artist: Indigo
Release: 1996
Total tracks: 13
Run time: ~ 51 mins
Label: Sugo Records
Rating ::
Top Pick!
Available At ::
eMusic US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
AudioLunchbox US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
» Pick #4 :: Christmas Bells Are Swingin'
Artist: Boston Brass
Website:
www.bostonbrass.com
Release: 2005
Total tracks: 18
Run time: ~ 45 mins
Label: Summit (Classical)
Rating ::
Special Mention
Available At ::
eMusic US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
Amazon.com US (CD)
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
» Pick #5 :: Homecoming
Artist: Jim Brickman
Website:
www.jimbrickman.com
Release: 2007
Total tracks: 13
Run time: ~ 47 mins
Label: SLG
Rating ::
Available At ::
iTunes US (DRM-Free AAC Download)
jimbrickman.com (CD)
» Honorable Mention #1 :: Comfort and Joy
Artist: Philip Wesley
Website:
www.philipwesley.com
Release: 2005
Total tracks: 12
Run time: ~ 57 mins
Label: Autumn Music
Comfort and Joy lives up to it's title. This solo piano album will wrap you in the magic of the season. I'm recommending it as a must have!
Rating ::
Top Pick!
Available At ::
eMusic US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
Amazon.com US (CD)
philipwesley.com (CD)
» Honorable Mention #2 :: Christmas Magic
Artist: Jennifer Haines
Website:
www.usfourmusic.com
Release: 2006
Total tracks: 15
Run time: ~ 50 mins
Label: Us Four Music
Rating ::
Special Mention
Available At ::
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
CD Baby (CD - or - DRM-Free MP3 Download)
» Honorable Mention #3 :: Christmas Piano Favorites
Artist: Christmas Piano Player
Release: 2003
Total tracks: 18
Run time: ~ 65 mins
Label: Northquest
Rating ::
Available At ::
eMusic US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
