Track Listing
DISC 1: NOEL: VOLUME I:
1. Silent Night
2. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
3. We're Goin' to the Country
4. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
5. It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad!
6. Holy, Holy, Holy
7. Amazing Grace
DISC 2: HARK: VOLUME II:
1. Angels We Have Heard
2. Put the Lights on the Tree
3. Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
4. I Saw Three Ships
5. Only at Christmas Time
6. Once in Royal David's City
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
8. What Child Is This Anyway?
9. Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
DISC 3: DING! DONG!: VOLUME III:
1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
2. Come On! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance!
3. We Three Kings
4. O Holy Night
5. That Was the Worst Christmas Ever!
6. Ding! Dong!
7. All the King's Horns
8. Friendly Beasts, The
DISC 4: JOY: VOLUME IV:
1. Little Drummer Boy, The
2. Away in a Manger
3. Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!
4. First Noel, The
5. Did I Make You Cry on Christmas Day? (Well, You Deserved It!)
6. Incarnation, The
7. Joy to the World
DISC 5: PEACE: VOLUME V:
1. Once in Royal David's City
2. Get Behind Me, Santa!
3. Jingle Bells
4. Christmas in July
5. Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming
6. Jupiter Winter
7. Sister Winter
8. O Come O Come Emmanuel
9. Star of Wonder
10. Holy, Holy, Holy
11. Winter Solstice, The
| Details | | Distributor: | Alternative Dis. Alliance | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Never one to lack ambition, indie-pop hero Sufjan Stevens takes the tried-and-true holiday album to a new level with this 2006 five-disc Christmas box set. A mix of Stevens originals and Yuletide classics recorded between 2001 and '06, the collection presents the amiable singer/multi-instrumentalist performing festive self-penned tunes such as the bouncy, piano-driven "Come On! Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance!" and the White Stripes-referencing, ELO-influenced "Get Behind Me, Santa!" along with no less than three versions of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." While five discs may seem exhausting to some, for those who adore both Christmas and Stevens, this lovingly assembled compilation makes for hours of smart, celebratory fun.
Editorial Reviews
3 stars out of 5 -- Stevens' fragile banjo-and-tenor caroling is lovely, and several of his own songs belong in the Xmas canon...
Rolling Stone
[T]racks meant to bring peace on earth and goodwill towards men....There isn't much not to like here.
CMJ
4 stars out of 5 -- The tone is generally one of mild encouragement....The tracks offering a slightly askance look at the festive season are most entertaining...
Uncut
3 stars out of 5 -- Amassing 42 tracks, from the traditional to whimsical originals, it's testament to his prolific work rate. There's not shortage of seasonal cheer either...
Q
[His] rare combination of deep religiosity and dark whimsy makes SONGS FOR CHRISTMAS the season's most thrilling holiday release. -- Grade: A
Entertainment Weekly
3 stars out of 5 -- [I]t would be a great pleasure to hear these 42 tracks at any time of year....There are banjos, unexpected synths and, of course, sleigh bells galore.
Record Collector
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