Welcome to a Christmas / Holiday 2006 Special ::
It's hard to find someone who can't pick out a favoirte 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.
I would like to take a moment, and share with you some albums that will make perfect additions to your holidays this year and for years to come. I've selected my currently top five favorites, four of which are independent artists, as well as 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 your's have safe and happy holidays!
Joshua - Reviewer / Webmaster
Originally Posted: December, 2006 by Joshua
Last Updated: December, 2006 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 :: Comfort and Joy
Artist: Philip Wesley
Website:
www.philipwesley.com
Release: October 8, 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)
» Pick #2 :: O Come Emmanuel
Artist: David Nevue
Website:
www.davidnevue.com
Release: November 21, 2002
Total tracks: 14
Run time: ~ 50 mins
Label: Midnight Rain Productions
Rating ::
Top Pick!
Available At ::
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
Amazon.com US (CD)
davidnevue.com (CD)
» Pick #3 :: Quietime: Christmas
Artist: Eric Nordhoff
Website:
www.myquietime.com
Release: September 5, 2006
Total tracks: 13
Run time: ~ 50 mins
Label: Go Global Entertainment / DRA
Rating ::
Special Mention
Available At ::
eMusic US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
» Pick #4 :: Christmas
Artist: Dax Johnson
Website:
www.daxjohnson.com
Release: 2000
Total tracks: 8
Run time: ~ 32 mins
Label: Dax Johnson
Rating ::
Special Mention
Available At ::
daxjohnson.com (CD)
» Pick #5 :: Christmas Romance
Artist: Jim Brickman
Website:
www.jimbrickman.com
Release: Fall 2006
Total tracks: 12
Run time: ~ 48 mins
Label: Compass Productions
Rating ::
Available At ::
jimbrickman.com (CD)
» Honorable Mention #1 :: Winterfaith
Artist: Gary Malkin
Website:
www.wisdomoftheworld.com
Release: April 6, 2006
Total tracks: 11
Run time: ~ 45 mins
Label: Wisdom of the World
Rating ::
Available At ::
eMusic US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
» Honorable Mention #2 :: Snow
Artist: Various
Website:
www.pacificmoon.com
Release: October 2, 2001
Total tracks: 13
Run time: ~ 56 mins
Label: Pacific Moon
Rating ::
Available At ::
eMusic US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
Amazon.com US (CD)
» Honorable Mention #3 :: Ever Present
Artist: Rome Mazza
Website:
www.romemazza.com
Release: July 30, 2004
Total tracks: 10
Run time: ~ 55 mins
Label: Rome Mazza
Rating ::
Available At ::
eMusic US (DRM-Free MP3 Download)
iTunes US (DRM AAC Download)
