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Halford – Winter Songs (2009) (@256)
08 Jun 2010
(Review from allmusic, ultimate-guitar.com)
At first glance, Halford’s entry into the crowded holiday market looks like a parody. Even the pastoral cover art — which depicts Rob Halford staring wistfully (with a goatee and shades) into a soft, snowy pine forest screams “Spinal Tap”.
The idea however works quite well, thanks to Halford’s careful selection of traditional Christmas songs that translate well to the metal genre, mixed in with a few original songs on the same subject. He approaches yuletide standards like “We Three Kings” and “What Child Is This?” with the same conviction that he applied to Priest classics.
While “Winter Songs” may not be mainstream enough for the department store Santa kiosk, it’s a surprisingly cohesive and listenable addition to the genre — and if skillfully disguised in an appropriate jewel case, it could make Christmas morning truly joyful.
Line-up:
- Rob Halford / lead vocals
- Roy Z / guitars, arrangements, production, engineering
- Mike Chlasciak / guitars
- Mike Davis / bass
- Bobby Jarzombek / drums, percussion
Track List:
01. Get Into The Spirit – 5:26
02. We Three Kings – 4:06
03. Oh Come O Come Emanuel – 4:38
04. Winter Song – 5:38
05. What Child Is This? – 4:27
06. Christmas For Everyone – 3:06
07. I Don’t Care – 3:14
08. Light Of The World – 4:13
09. Oh Holy Night – 4:09
10. Come All Ye Faithful – 2:27
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about 5 years ago
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about 1 year ago
Thanks a lot! In addition to “Heavy Christmas” (do you know? – it worths a look…) now I have one more good CD for the next holyday season.
Sincerely yours,
Thalamus